April 17, Kathmandu – Speaker Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal has expressed his commitment to making it easier for journalists to access the Parliament and parliamentary committees for their reporting. He conveyed this commitment during a meeting with the Parliamentary Affairs Journalists’ Society and journalists involved in parliamentary reporting. Recently, journalists have faced difficulties entering the Parliament building. The different entry gates for the House of Representatives and the National Assembly chambers, along with technical hurdles and strictness during photography, have impeded newsgathering efforts.
Journalists brought the matter to the Speaker’s attention, emphasizing that international standards and the spirit of press freedom demand a more accessible and dignified working environment within the parliamentary premises. In response, Speaker Aryal explained that the current Parliament building is a temporary structure, which has presented practical challenges. He expressed confidence that once the new permanent Parliament building is completed, these physical barriers will be resolved. Highlighting the importance of a strong relationship between Parliament and the press for strengthening democracy, he affirmed his commitment to facilitating journalists’ access and providing the necessary support for transparent and effective reporting of parliamentary activities.
