Nepal, Sept. 3 -- The House of Representatives has approved a motion seeking consideration on the amendments made by the National Assembly to the Nepal Citizenship (Second Amendment) Bill, 2081.

Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak tabled the proposal during the lower house meeting on Wednesday.

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In response to the queries raised by lawmakers, Home Minister Lekhak thanked the federal parliament for giving priority to various bills introduced by the current government for easy and simple service delivery to the citizens.

The home minister clarified that the bill provides for granting citizenship in the mother's name, which is a historic achievement.

He informed the H...