Nepal Parliament Faces Tensions Over Teachers’ and Doctors’ Demands

Nepal Parliament Teachers’ Demands Raise Tensions

Hitraj Pandey, CPN (Maoist Centre) Chief Whip, speaking in Parliament about teachers' demands. Nepal Parliament session with teachers and doctors protest discussion

Hitraj Pandey, Chief Whip of the CPN (Maoist Centre), leads opposition call for urgent discussion on teachers' protest in Parliament.

Kathmandu: The Nepal Parliament teachers’ demands became a major point of contention on Tuesday after opposition parties criticized the government for ignoring a proposal submitted on urgent public importance. The motion was excluded from the House of Representatives’ agenda, prompting strong objections from lawmakers.

The proposal was filed by Hitraj Pandey, Chief Whip of the CPN (Maoist Centre), the main opposition party. Speaking during the session, Pandey said the government ignored teachers’ issues while focusing on unrelated matters like water supply and boot procurement. He urged the Speaker to ensure the Parliament addresses the teachers’ concerns immediately.

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Multiple Parties Support Teachers’ Motion

The motion had backing from several parties. National Independent Party’s Chief Whip Santosh Pariyar and Unified Socialist MP Sher Bahadur Kunwar co-sponsored it. Leaders such as Prabhu Sah from the Janata Party and Chitra Bahadur KC of Rastriya Janamorcha also endorsed the proposal.

Opposition members additionally criticized the government for ignoring medical professionals’ demands. Doctors have protested for months, demanding better working conditions and professional rights. Analysts say the repeated dismissal of both teachers’ and doctors’ concerns has fueled broader dissatisfaction across professional sectors.

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Growing Pressure on Government

Observers note that continued inaction on the Nepal Parliament teachers’ demands may trigger larger protests in the coming months. Many argue that the government must engage in dialogue with educators and healthcare professionals to maintain public trust and ensure stability.

The session highlighted the widening gap between the ruling coalition and opposition parties, raising concerns about governance and responsiveness to citizens’ needs.

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