Why people have low expectations from budget
Because the country is at the peak of social despair, the new budget should address problems of the youths, say experts.
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Because the country is at the peak of social despair, the new budget should address problems of the youths, say experts.
The way Parliament is being run now indicates that the country is heading towards a serious political conflict. The Nepali Congress (NC), the largest party in the parliament, is currently on the main opposition bench. It is demanding a parliamentary committee to investigate the alleged involvement of Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane and others in the embezzlement of cooperative funds. There is a consensus among opposition parties, including the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), on this issue.
The schedule for the presentation of the government's estimations of revenue and expenditures (budget) for the fiscal year 2081-82 BS (2024-25) has been postponed by two hours.
UML lawmaker Surya Thapa to lead the seven-member committee.
KATHMANDU, May 26: The budget for the next fiscal year 2024/25 will be presented on Tuesday, May 28 at 1 PM.