Sudurpaschim budget passed amidst boycott by opposition
Summary
The Sudurpaschim Provincial Assembly passed the Rs 37.70 billion budget for fiscal year 2083/84 by majority vote after the main opposition Nepali Congress boycotted the session. The government agreed to amend the budget, investigate disputed issues, and bring a supplementary budget by November 1.
Key Points
- The Sudurpaschim Provincial Assembly approved the fiscal year 2083/84 budget worth Rs 37.70 billion by majority vote.
- The main opposition Nepali Congress boycotted the vote after a dispute disrupted budget deliberations.
- The ruling party agreed to amend the budget, investigate disputed issues, and introduce a supplementary budget by November 1.
- Speaker Bhim Bahadur Bhandari adjourned the Provincial Assembly meeting until further notice after the budget was passed.
