Bagmati Provincial Assembly: Two bills passed by majority

Summary

Bagmati Province passed the Provincial Appropriation Bill 2026 and Provincial Finance Bill 2026 by majority, despite opposition over potential tax increases in the transport sector.

Key Points
  • Bagmati Provincial Assembly passed the Provincial Appropriation Bill 2026 by majority.
  • The Provincial Finance Bill 2026 was also passed, with debate on its theoretical aspects.
  • Opposition members proposed budget cuts, which were rejected by majority vote.
  • There were concerns about increased tax burden on transport services, addressed by Minister Tamang.
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