Ramhari Khatiwada resigns as Parliamentary Committee Chair

Summary

Ramhari Khatiwada has resigned as Chairperson of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee following controversy over the removal of the cooling-off period provision in the Federal Civil Service Bill.

Key Points
  • Ramhari Khatiwada resigned as chair of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee amid controversy over the Federal Civil Service Bill.
  • The controversy involved the removal of the cooling-off period provision from the bill.
  • A parliamentary special committee investigated and held Khatiwada and others accountable.
  • Khatiwada asserted he supported the cooling-off period and alleged bureaucratic manipulation behind the changes.
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