Lawmakers Ask Government to Clarify Rumors About Legalizing Polygamy

 Kathmandu, August 4 – Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have urged the government to clearly state whether it is drafting a law that would legalize polygamy, following media reports suggesting such a move by the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs.

During today’s emergency hour in Parliament, several lawmakers expressed strong opposition to the idea, warning that legalizing polygamy would be unacceptable. MP Sunita Baral emphasized that polygamy is currently illegal and any attempt to change that must be addressed openly. “Violence against women is still widespread. The government must handle such a sensitive issue seriously,” she said.

Rupa Soshi (Chaudhary) questioned the authenticity of the reports, adding that women are still fighting for equal rights, and legalizing polygamy would be a major step backward. Rama Koirala Paudyal also urged the Ministry to publicly clarify its position.

Meanwhile, other lawmakers highlighted urgent issues facing the country. Ram Prakash Chaudhary, Ishwori Devi Neupane, and Ranju Kumari Jha raised concerns about the severe impact of drought in the Tarai-Madhes region. Although the government has declared the region disaster-hit, they said, relief is yet to reach many farmers. They also pointed out problems such as power shortages, lack of fertilizers, and poor irrigation systems, calling for long-term solutions like Chure conservation and better irrigation infrastructure.

In healthcare, Jwala Kumari Sah expressed concern over the poor services and staff shortages at Bir Hospital. Gyanu Basnet raised alarm over the rising number of road accidents nationwide.

On another note, lawmakers from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) continued their protests, demanding a high-level investigation into the visit visa scam. Asim Shah (RSP) and Dhurba Bahadur Pradhan (RPP) criticized the repeated involvement of ministers in corruption cases.

However, Nepali Congress MP Shyam Kumar Ghimire pushed back against the protests, arguing that since a probe committee has already been formed, boycotting Parliament is unjustified. “It’s contradictory to both speak in Parliament and then walk out. Such behavior affects the integrity of the House,” he said.

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