17/06/2026
🕉 Vidushi Rana Raises Sharp Questions on Industrial Crisis in Nepal's House of Representatives
🕉 Kathmandu, June 2026 — Member of Parliament Vidushi Rana of the Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) delivered a powerful address in the House of Representatives, raising serious questions about Nepal's struggling industrial sector and challenging the government's economic priorities.
In her parliamentary intervention, Rana, a former businesswoman turned lawmaker, highlighted the severe difficulties facing Nepal's manufacturing industries. "Industries are facing heavy taxes and multiple challenges despite discussions on increasing production," she stated during the House session.
🕉 Key Questions Raised by Rana:
Rana questioned whether Nepal should pursue a production-based economy rather than continuing to rely on imports. She urged the government to prioritize manufacturing industries in the upcoming budget and called for concrete policy reforms to support industrial growth.
The MP also criticized the current taxation system, arguing that industries are "fighting to survive" despite years of government policy discussions on economic development.
🕉 Recent Parliamentary Actions:
March 10, 2026: Raised critical questions in the House of Representatives Parliamentary meeting about industrial challenges
May 22, 2026: Questioned at the Industry, Commerce and Supplies Committee meeting about Nepal's production economy
May 25, 2026: Called for budget priorities favoring manufacturing sectors
June 16, 2026: Urged government to establish modern processing centers for medicinal herbs
🕉 Rana's parliamentary speech, captured in a video posted by Pen of Nepal on Facebook, has garnered attention for its direct criticism of government economic policies and her call for immediate industrial reform.
As a former entrepreneur who entered politics, Rana brings industry experience to her legislative role, making her criticisms particularly notable among Nepal's parliamentary discourse on economic development.