Sudurpashchim Province Government Faces Budget Crisis Amidst Political Instability
Summary
Sudurpashchim Province has gone 25 days without an annual budget after coalition disputes and the UML withdrew support from Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah’s government. A new administration led by the CPN (Maoist Centre) is being prepared as the province faces uncertainty over spending authority and how to bring in an immediate budget.
Key Points
- Sudurpashchim Province has not passed its annual budget 25 days into the new fiscal year, leaving the government without spending authority.
- Disputes with coalition partner CPN-UML led to the collapse of Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah’s majority and the withdrawal of support to his government.
- Shah must secure a vote of confidence by Saun 28 or resign, after which a new government led by the CPN (Maoist Centre) is expected to form.
- Officials say an advance budget may be one possible way to end the budget vacuum, but legal clarity remains unclear.
