Far-Western Province Budget Dispute Remains Unresolved

Dhangadhi. Nearly a month has passed since the budget for the current financial year was passed by the Sudurpaschim Provincial Assembly, but the dispute associated with it has not been resolved. The government's decision to bring a supplementary budget to correct the budget's shortcomings has not been implemented, and the parliamentary study committee that was supposed to be formed as per the agreement to pass the budget has also been left in limbo.

The impact of the budget dispute has begun to be seen within the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), which leads the government. Provincial-level leaders of the party have raised questions about the government's working style and budget formulation process and demanded a review. Some leaders have expressed the view that if the government's performance does not improve, it may have to consider options up to a change in leadership.