Sudurpaschim assembly spends Rs140 million but passes no bills and budget
Summary
Sudurpashchim Provincial Assembly spent Rs140.2 million in fiscal 2025-26 but passed no full bills and failed to approve the annual budget, leaving the province in a financial vacuum. A dispute between the Nepali Congress-led government and CPN-UML has stalled deliberations and deepened the legislative deadlock.
Key Points
- The Sudurpashchim Provincial Assembly spent Rs140.2 million in fiscal 2025-26 but failed to pass a single full bill or approve the annual budget.
- Only two amendment bills were passed, while nine bills remain under consideration and several have been sent to committees.
- The budget for fiscal 2026-27 was also not endorsed after a dispute between the Nepali Congress-led government and the CPN-UML, which withdrew support after minister dismissals.
- Assembly leaders and members blamed poor coordination, power struggles, and weak committee performance for the stalled lawmaking process.
