Karnali Chief Minister Informs Assembly About Disaster Response and Staff Salary Issues
Summary
Karnali Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi told the Provincial Assembly that the government has rolled out disaster preparedness plans, cleared blocked roads, and sent relief teams to flood- and landslide-hit areas. He also addressed questions over unpaid salaries for lawmakers’ personal staff and defended the provincial government’s handling of project implementation rules.
Key Points
- Chief Minister Mangal Bahadur Shahi briefed the Karnali Provincial Assembly on disaster response measures taken since he assumed office.
- The province has approved disaster preparedness and monsoon response plans, arranged dozers, and coordinated with stakeholders to reopen blocked roads across affected districts.
- Officials said 11 people have died, 29 have been injured, and widespread damage has been recorded to houses, crops, livestock, irrigation canals, and water supply systems.
- Shahi also responded to criticism over unpaid salaries for lawmakers’ personal staff and said no new decision had been made by the provincial council of ministers.
