Rukmini Koirala Calls for Strengthening Federalism Through Law and Power Distribution
Summary
Rukmini Koirala has urged immediate enactment of key laws and a fairer distribution of powers to strengthen Nepal’s federal democratic republic. She also called for transferring natural resource royalties and Koshi Hospital to Koshi Province, citing confusion and delays in federal implementation.
Key Points
- Rukmini Koirala said federalism has weakened because important laws promised by the constitution have still not been enacted.
- She called for the federal civil service law, clearer jurisdiction, and stronger coordination among federal, provincial and local governments.
- Koirala argued that provinces and local levels must be strengthened through equitable distribution of state resources and administrative powers.
- She urged the government to transfer natural resource royalties and Koshi Hospital to Koshi Province.
