Far-Western Province Faces Budget Holiday Amidst Political Uncertainty
Summary
Far-Western Province is stuck in a budget holiday as the provincial assembly has failed to pass the annual budget, deepening political uncertainty over government formation. CPN leaders say they are ready to form a new administration while Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah has yet to resign or seek a vote of confidence.
Key Points
- The Far-Western Province remains without a passed budget for the current fiscal year, leaving government offices unable to spend funds or pay salaries on time.
- Political uncertainty has grown as the CPN (UML) and Communist Party of Nepal alliance prepares to form a new government while Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah remains in office without a confidence vote.
- CPN provincial parliamentary leader Khagaraj Bhatta says his party has unanimously decided to lead the next government and dismisses reports of internal splits.
- The delay has raised concerns about managing emergencies and delivering basic provincial administration services.
