Parliament canteen suspends operations day after lawmaker Khagendra Sunar raises price issue (Pictures)
Summary
The Federal Parliament canteen has suspended services a day after Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Khagendra Sunar raised concerns over high food prices. The canteen is operated by Soaltee Hotel, which says the actual menu prices are far lower than the amounts cited in Parliament.
Key Points
- The Federal Parliament canteen suspended services the day after lawmaker Khagendra Sunar criticized its prices in the House meeting.
- Sunar said tea, momo, chowmein and bread were too expensive, but the published menu shows much lower prices than those he mentioned.
- The canteen is operated by Kathmandu’s Soaltee Hotel under a contract awarded after Landmark Hotel withdrew from the tender.
- The Parliament building also has a separate cafe serving coffee, baked items and snacks at fixed prices.
