National Assembly demands investigation into Prakriti Lamsal's death in India

KATHMANDU: National Assembly Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal has called for an investigation into the death of Prakriti Lamsal, a student from Butwal studying at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Odisha, India.

Speaking at today's National Assembly meeting, Chairperson Dahal emphasised the serious attention drawn by Lamsal's mysterious death and urged the government to initiate diplomatic efforts immediately to investigate the case and ensure justice. He also requested that the government create a favourable environment for other Nepali students at KIIT.

During the emergency hour of the meeting, lawmakers demanded a thorough investigation into Lamsal's case. Radhe Shyam Paswan claimed that Lamsal was forced to commit suicide after the college administration ignored her frequent complaints of mental torture, calling for an investigation. He also urged the Government of Nepal to take diplomatic action to rescue stranded Nepali students.

Similarly, Krishna Bahadur Rokaya condemned the oppression faced by other Nepali students who raised their voices regarding Lamsal's death. He called on the government to investigate the case through diplomatic means and ensure a safe study environment for other Nepali students. Madan Kumari Shah expressed outrage over the injustice of not allowing Lamsal's relatives to see her body and criticised the misbehaviour of the KIIT college administration towards Nepali students.

Lawmaker Mohammad Khalid urged the government to ensure the safety and protection of Nepali students at KIIT. Tula Prasad Bishwakarma also brought attention to Lamsal's death, stating it was tragic that, instead of investigating the incident, KIIT authorities used coercion against Nepali students demanding a fair investigation.

Lawmaker Tulasa Kumari Dahal similarly demanded further investigation into Lamsal's death at the KIIT hostel.

Meanwhile, upper house lawmakers have expressed their objection to the increasing cases of physical assault and mistreatment of civil servants by local representatives. Speaking during the Zero Hour of the National Assembly session today, they raised concerns about the safety of public employees from the representatives themselves.

MP Padam Bahadur Pariyar condemned the recent attack on staff by a representative of Bandipur Municipality-6 in the Tanahu district and demanded an investigation. MP Manarupa Sharma also denounced the incident and demanded action against the culprits.

MP Renu Chand called on the government to end all forms of discrimination and take action against those responsible. Bishnudevi Pudasaini stressed the need for inter-agency coordination in constructing infrastructure, including sewage, drinking water, and electricity in Kathmandu.

Lawmakers Rukmini Koirala, Bishnu Kumari Sapkota, Bishnu Bahadur Bishwakarma, Krishna Prasad Adhikari, and Sabitri Malla emphasised the need for immediate government action to investigate the death of Prakriti Lamsal from Butwal, a student at KIIT University.

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