Chief ministers renew old demands, seek fresh cooperation after nine years of federal Nepal
Summary
Nepal’s chief ministers have again pressed the federal government over police integration, civil service management, fiscal transfers and other unresolved federalism issues at a conference in Biratnagar. They also proposed stronger inter-provincial cooperation through a partnership forum, a shared fund and joint development initiatives.
Key Points
- Chief ministers meeting in Biratnagar said nine years of federalism have still not resolved key disputes over police integration, civil service control, laws and fiscal resources.
- Surendra Raj Pandey, Chet Narayan Acharya and Krishna Prasad Yadav said provinces are being asked to deliver services without the powers and legal framework guaranteed by the constitution.
- Provincial leaders proposed closer cooperation through a Chief Ministers’ Partnership Development Forum, a dedicated fund and possible inter-provincial investment bank.
- Experts said the repeated demands show a gap between federal commitments and implementation, and urged a concrete plan to follow up on the 17-point Pokhara agenda.
