Finance Minister Swornim Wagle Denies Corruption Allegations, Vows Resignation if Proven
Summary
Finance Minister Dr. Swornim Wagle denies corruption allegations and pledges resignation if proven guilty, emphasizing a governance agenda focused on equality, social justice, and economic reform in the new budget.
Key Points
- Finance Minister Dr. Swornim Wagle denied corruption allegations and vowed to resign if any wrongdoing is proven.
- He emphasized that the government’s upcoming budget centers on equality and social justice, aiming for balanced economic growth.
- Wagle highlighted the government's shift towards cooperation between a capable state and a dynamic private sector, rejecting old mindsets.
- He stressed that poverty reduction focuses on sustainable income and employment, not just cash distribution, while expanding social security programs.
