KATHMANDU: National Assembly lawmakers have expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s performance in its first 100 days.

In a joint meeting of the Public Policy and Subordinate Legislation Committee and the Legislative Management Committee at Singha Durbar on Sunday, members questioned whether the government would hold elections on time.

CPN-UML lawmaker Sumitra BC asked the government to clarify if the elections would be conducted as scheduled.

She also demanded the immediate reversal of decisions that reduce parliamentary services and facilities.

Lawmaker BC said, “The government has completed 100 days. The Prime Minister had promised to control corruption within five days. What steps have been taken toward that? Will elections be held on time? I expect the minister to clarify this. I also want to know why personal secretaries were removed, and what developments followed. Budget cuts and halted projects must also be addressed, which I believe the Law Minister will take care of.”

Nepali Congress lawmaker Bishnu Devi Pudasaini urged the government to legislate in a way that facilitates public services at the local level. She also drew attention to difficulties created by government directives on public procurement.

Lawmaker Pudasaini said, “Weaknesses in the law are creating obstacles. Local governments are unable to function effectively because of legal gaps. Laws need to be amended so that public procurement and local services run smoothly.”

Meanwhile, concerns were raised over the government’s lack of attention to implementing the Legislative Act. CPN lawmaker Dr. Veduram Bhusal expressed frustration, highlighting that the ministry has not actively enforced the law and called on the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs to take the drafting of bills seriously.

Dr. Bhusal said, “The Ministry has shown no seriousness in enforcing the Legislative Act. Even after its implementation, compliance has been negligible. The Ministry of Law must approve all bill drafts, but this has not happened. This must be corrected.”

Lawmakers also criticized the government for showing little interest in drafting essential legislation.

KATHMANDU: The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nepal, Chen Song, paid a farewell call on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Devraj Ghimire, on Sunday.

The meeting, held at the Speaker’s office in Singha Durbar, discussed issues including strengthening bilateral relations and expanding economic and development cooperation.

Speaker Ghimire congratulated Ambassador Chen on the successful completion of his tenure in Nepal, praising his significant contributions toward reinforcing Nepal–China relations and fostering cooperation in economic and developmental fields.

He described the Ambassador’s stay in Nepal as both pleasant and memorable.

Referring to the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nepal and China, Speaker Ghimire highlighted the various programs organized by both sides in 2025 that further elevated bilateral cooperation.

He reaffirmed that Nepal and China have remained good neighbors, close friends, and reliable partners, with relations guided by the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, mutual respect, and cooperative understanding.

The Speaker reiterated Nepal’s firm commitment to the One-China principle and assured that no activities contrary to China’s interests would be allowed on Nepalese soil.

He also appreciated China’s support in Nepal’s transformation from a landlocked to a land-linked country and noted that regular delegations and parliamentary dialogues between the two nations have broadened and strengthened bilateral ties.

Emphasizing Nepal’s gratitude for China’s generous development assistance, Speaker Ghimire called for the timely implementation of projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and other development programs.

Ambassador Chen expressed that Nepal holds a high priority in China’s diplomatic agenda.

He highlighted the successful implementation of agreements from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Nepal in 2020 and noted that, despite strong people-to-people relations, economic cooperation between the two countries has yet to reach its full potential.

He referenced a recent Nepal–China workshop on economic cooperation and investment, observing that many Chinese businesses are keen to invest in Nepal.

Reflecting on his tenure, Ambassador Chen said he would always remember the warm and positive support received from Speaker Ghimire and Nepal’s top leaders, describing it as an unforgettable aspect of his service in Nepal.