Nepal: Political tensions rise as opposition demands ministerial resignations ahead of Budget

May 27, 2024

Kathmandu (Nepal), May 27 (ANI): On Sunday, hundreds of opposition cadres from the Kathmandu Valley hit the streets of Kathmandu demanding action against individuals involved in the embezzlement of cooperative funds. Building pressure from all fronts, the Nepali Congress has launched a full-fledged protest from parliament to the roads, demanding an investigation into Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane. This comes ahead of the Budget announcement for the upcoming fiscal year 2024-25 which is slated for Tuesday-May 28. Congress has been demanding the formation of a parliamentary investigation committee to investigate the misappropriation of cooperative funds which also involves Home Minister Lamichhane. Holding the flag of the Nepali Congress as well as its student and women wing, the cadres chanted slogans demanding the resignation of Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane. The protestors from the opposition party have vowed to continue the protest till Lamichhane steps down from his post and facilitates the investigation.