NC objects on ‘failure’ to bring budget even 55 days after formation of province govt

Summary

The Nepali Congress Sudurpaschim Province Parliamentary Party has objected to the provincial government’s failure to present a budget even 55 days after its formation. Former Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah said the delay reflects serious shortcomings in budget formulation and policy execution.

Key Points
  • The Nepali Congress Sudurpaschim Province Parliamentary Party has formally objected to the government’s failure to present a provincial budget 55 days after formation.
  • Parliamentary Party leader and former Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah called the delay a grave and concerning issue.
  • The NC had earlier asked the government to present the budget by October 1, but the deadline was missed.
  • The party said the provincial government led by Khag Raj Bhatta has shown an inability to deliver the budget on time.
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