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The ward chairpersons reminded to propose the decision first. Mayor Sah kept saying OK, OK. Chairman Vimal Kumar Hoda quipped, “Learn the parliamentary sitting system. Mayor Saab became an engineer, all right. Study the meeting process. ‘
Kathmandu. Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City Balendra (Balen) Sah has assumed office on Monday.
After taking oath in the National Assembly House in the morning, he reached the Sundhara Metropolitan Office and took charge. He also held the first meeting of the Municipal Executive Committee on Monday. But in the first meeting, Mayor Sah had to listen to the ward chairpersons saying, “Come and learn the process of conducting the meeting.”
Mayor’s wife at the swearing-in ceremony!
The office of the Chief Election Officer held the swearing-in ceremony of the people’s representatives of Kathmandu Valley at the National Assembly House at 11 in the morning. Daura Suruwal and Bhadgaon arrived at the venue wearing hats with Mayor Sah’s wife Savina Kafle.
Sah also took his wife Savina on stage. The host also made him sit on the stage. While there is no practice of swearing in the ‘First Lady’ in the oath.
Mayor Sah was administered the oath of office in Nepali by Kathmandu District Judge Raju Kumar Khatiwada. Sah initially took the oath in Nepali. Immediately read the unilateral affidavit in Nepali (Newari) language. Deputy Mayor Sunita Dangol took oath in Nepali language.
Restaurant toilets are public toilets
The first meeting of the municipal executive was held on Monday, where Mayor Balen put forward six proposals. Initially there was an introduction, then a thank you offer. He then proposed waste management. He said that he had visited Sisdol and Bancharedanda before taking the oath.
“We have to understand that everyone has a responsibility to kill,” he said.
The first meeting of the Municipal Executive
He said that he has knowledge about solid waste and that it should be managed in a modern way. Stating that 75 percent of the garbage can be converted into sewage, he said, “Equipment should be brought for this. There will be a proposal in the metropolis as well.”
He also proposed to use the toilets of restaurants in the metropolis as public toilets. Saying that he has even discussed with the chain restaurants for this, Mayor Sah said that the metropolis should put up signs. He said earlier, “It is believed that this will happen all over the country after starting from Kathmandu.”
He has another proposal to set up a call center to listen to complaints as per his election manifesto. He also proposed to immediately bring two physical infrastructure ambulances into operation to fill the potholes of the roads and clear the sewers.
We also have a manifesto
The ward chairpersons who are members of the municipal executive put forward their views on the proposal put forward by the mayor. The ward chairpersons who have led the ward before also urged not to take the problem of waste management lightly.
Although the proposal to run a call center was good, he questioned how effective the action would be.
Mayor Sah replied, “The work will be done immediately.”
Ward Chairman of Ward No. 29 Kush Dhakal suggested to Mayor Balen that we should say no. “I don’t say, we say. Let’s not just talk about being popular, let’s all become a metropolis together, we are ready to support it, ‘he said.
Similarly, Nawaraj Parajuli, ward chairman of ward no. He said that the mayor should not feel alone even though there are representatives of Congress, UML and Unified Socialists in the executive.
Ward Chairman Parajuli said, “We have been elected from one party. We made a manifesto as directed by the party and took it to the public. The people voted on that basis. We are now committed to implementing the programs mentioned in the manifesto of those who have been elected. In order to support that, the chief needs to show generosity and help all the people’s representatives. ‘
Urging for consultation and discussion in every work, he said, “Before the agendas come, consult with the party members once and for all. This is the agenda, tell me what the suggestions are.”
Otherwise, he will be embarrassed in the coming days, said Ward Chairman Parajuli. He said earlier, “What I want to say to Pramukhji is, please, care about what you say!” Please, be correct about what you do! Then we can go as a group. The rest is in the hands of the chief, your Rosie, our left. ‘
The deputy mayor almost could not speak
After the ward chairpersons spoke, Mayor Sah started answering. Calling it our vision agenda, he continued to respond. “Everything is on the vision agenda. I am happy that you and I have different thoughts, ”he said. Stating that all parties are equal for him, he said that they can work fairly and equally.
He proposed to form a task force on waste management, in which the ward chairpersons would be represented on a party basis.
