NA session: Lawmakers voice against mandatory provision of National ID

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In a meeting of the National Assembly (NA) today, the upper house members decried the government’s decision to make the submission of the National ID card mandatory to receive social security allowance.

“This is to cause a significant incontinence to the citizens,” they said.
Airing their views in a special hour of the NA today, Jit Jung Basnet said the decision to make the submission of the National ID Card in place of the citizenship to receive the old-age allowance is going to a significant discomfort for the beneficiaries.

Bhuwan Bahadur Sunuwar demanded a prompt correction in the decision, describing it a ‘tardy’ one.

Tulasa Dahal is among those lawmakers airing her concern over the government preparations for making the National ID mandatory.

Bishnu Kumari Sapkota said the load of foreign debt has hindered the prosperity of the country, calling for exploring job opportunities within the country. RSS