Kathmandu: Bishnu Prasad Poudel, Vice-Chair of CPN (UML), stressed the importance of an all-side conference to tackle the ongoing economic crisis in the country. Speaking during a special session of the House of Representatives, Poudel underlined the need for a more effective parliament to ensure the constitution's efficient implementation.

Poudel emphasized the importance of the government listening to the opposition's voice through parliamentary processes. He noted that a unique practice has been adopted in the current parliamentary session, with provisions for an Acting Prime Minister when the Prime Minister is abroad. However, the parliament's meetings were suspended during this period, limiting its ability to address important issues.

Poudel criticized the government for not bringing essential topics to parliament and for formulating only one law in seven months. He argued that the government's actions have weakened the role of parliamentarians.

Additionally, Poudel drew attention to increasing incidents of violence, attacks, and rape, as well as instances of convicts committing crimes immediately after being released from prison under amnesty granted by the government. He expressed concerns about activities against the constitution and the law, suggesting that the government had not paid sufficient attention to maintaining law and order.

Poudel reiterated the urgency of concluding the remaining aspects of the peace process without delay. He also highlighted the economic crisis facing the nation and proposed organizing a grand conference that brings together both ruling and opposition parties, along with other stakeholders, to collectively address the crisis.

"The statistics indicate that the country's economy is in crisis, and the problem is becoming more complicated day by day. The government seems unaware of this situation and has failed to resolve the economic crisis," said Poudel, noting the government's inability to make payments to completed projects and to operate finished projects like the Bhairahawa and Pokhara international airports.