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 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100… Govt declares three-day public holiday of election PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms… UN Resident Coordinator Yahia calls on Home Minister Aryal Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights2 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election3 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment4 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident5 Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice6 UN Resident Coordinator Yahia calls on Home Minister Aryal7 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane8 TRENDING What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? NC president Deuba pays tribute to late Nabindra Raj Joshi Chinese official says buildings allegedly constructed encroaching Nepali lands fall within China Leader Khanal hospitalised NA officer Bista receives commendation from UN Electricity traffic to be reduced next year: Energy Minister Pun Bayern, the champions of Europe Nepal-Japan relations will continue to develop says Shinzo Abe
