Who is writing the budget: PM Office or Finance Ministry?
▸ Part of: PM Balen Shah's absence from policy and program deliberations sparks criticism
The Finance Ministry is preparing the national budget, but the Prime Minister’s Office is also reportedly playing a significant role in its drafting, leading to speculation. Prime Minister Balen Shah's absence from parliamentary discussions has drawn criticism, while his office has opened a public portal for budget suggestions. Changes in the Finance Ministry's budget drafting team have also raised concerns about coordination.
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