Karnali Chief Minister Urges Prime Minister to Respect Provincial Autonomy

Summary

Karnali Chief Minister Yamlal Kandel urges Prime Minister Balendra Shah to respect provincial autonomy, highlighting interference by the federal government in provincial affairs and demanding improvements in infrastructure and governance in Karnali.

Key Points
  • Karnali Chief Minister Yamlal Kandel urges PM Balendra Shah to respect provincial autonomy and avoid federal interference.
  • Kandel highlights constitutional provisions for exclusive rights of provincial governments, criticizing federal circulars that hinder provincial law implementation.
  • Kandel demands amendments to land acquisition laws, public procurement regulations, and simplification of forest land usage rights to aid provincial development.
  • The Chief Minister requests infrastructure upgrades in Karnali, including road expansions, airport development, and relocation of police training centers.
  • Kandel emphasizes the need for good governance, austerity, and cooperation between federal and provincial governments to improve public service delivery.
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