गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ NC’s parliamentarians asked to return their Dashain allowance Politics NC’s parliamentarians asked to return their Dashain allowance KathmanduPati October 19, 2020 File photo KATHMANDU : Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has instructed all of its parliamentarians to return theirDashain allowance this year. The former Prime Minister, instructed the parliamentarians not to accept the allowance or return if they have already received it so that the government could utilise it for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. Deuba, who is also the NC’s federal parliamentary party leader, directed the parliamentarians in today’s meeting of the NC’s parliamentary party. Similarly, NC Chief Whip Bal Krishna Khand informed that the NC would keep up a correspondence with its parliamentarians today itself regarding the return of the Dashain allowance. Khand asserted that it is the prime duty and responsibility of the government to safeguard its citizens’ lives during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. He demanded that the incumbent government revoke its decision not to bear the test and treatment expenses of the COVID-19 patients, terming the decision to be an irresponsible one. Write your comments RELATED NEWS ADB Country Director Koshwa pays courtesy call on Communication Minister… Lawmakers under proportional category have vital role: PM Shah IRGDD Holds High-Level Dialogue with Keidanren, Strengthening Nepal-Japan Economic Engagement PM New Year message: Let us fulfill our onus in… Former King Shah Urges End to Revenge Politics, Calls for… Compassion and empathy need of today’s world:Foreign Minister Khanal Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident3 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election4 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane5 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested6 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights7 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished8 TRENDING What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Forbes-listed billionaire Binod Chaudhary tests positive for coronavirus Hungry people out on streets, but the government nowhere to be seen Namrata is Miss Nepal 2020 The FinCEN Files: Nepali banks and companies transact billions of rupees through dubious channels Nearly three dozen Chinese manufacturers show interest in supplying electric buses to Nepali government Hetauda Cement Industry resumes operation Nepali Baba passes away
