Ruling Party Agrees to Supplementary Budget in Far-West Province Amidst Controversy
Summary
The ruling Nepal Communist Party in Far-West Province has agreed to pass the provincial budget and bring a supplementary budget by November 15 to correct disputed allocations and omissions. The opposition Nepali Congress will boycott Provincial Assembly meetings, calling the budget unpro-people and accusing the government of failing to coordinate.
Key Points
- The NCP parliamentary party meeting decided to pass the budget presented in the Provincial Assembly and introduce a supplementary budget for revisions.
- A parliamentary committee will be formed to investigate controversial issues in the budget, and capital expenditure will be halted until the inquiry is complete.
- NCP MPs raised concerns over budget allocation, project selection, and alleged commission-driven planning.
- The opposition Nepali Congress announced a boycott of all Provincial Assembly meetings, saying the budget is not pro-people.
