Congress Leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala Rejects Rs 2 Crore Budget for Koirala Residence Renovation
Summary
Dr. Shekhar Koirala has rejected the government’s Rs 2 crore allocation for repairing the historic Koirala Residence in Biratnagar, saying the money should instead support citizens in hardship. He said the house’s ideological legacy matters more than its physical structure, which was burned during last year’s Genji Movement.
Key Points
- Dr. Shekhar Koirala refused the Rs 2 crore budget allocated for repairing the Koirala Residence in Biratnagar.
- He said the limited state resources should be used to help deprived and struggling citizens rather than maintain a private or luxury property.
- The historic house, built by Krishna Prasad Koirala, was burned during last year’s Genji Movement and has lost its physical form.
- Koirala said the residence remains a symbol of Nepali political ideology, trust, and nationality.
