Bagmati Province Assembly Spends Over 17 Crores for 6 Laws

Summary

Bagmati Province Assembly spent more than Rs 17.62 million to pass 6 laws in the last financial year, with its work slowed by political instability and the Zenji movement. Chief Minister Indrabahadur Baniyan now faces a confidence vote after CPN-UML withdrew support.

Key Points
  • Bagmati Province Assembly spent over Rs 17.62 crore in one year to pass 6 bills, including amendment, annual, and one new bill.
  • Political instability and the Zenji movement sharply reduced assembly activity, and the assembly building in Hetauda was burned and remains unrepaired.
  • The province government has issued 278 laws, ordinances, regulations, procedures, criteria, directives, orders, and bylaws to support federalism and governance.
  • Chief Minister Indrabahadur Baniyan has lost majority support after CPN-UML withdrew backing and is preparing for a confidence vote.
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