Hikmat Kumar Karki

The Koshi Provincial Assembly has begun discussions on the annual policies and programs presented by the provincial government for the fiscal year 2083/84. The debate commenced after Speaker Ambar Bahadur Bista announced the unanimous approval of a proposal by Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki to initiate deliberations. Lawmakers voiced concerns regarding the implementability of the policies, the need for sufficient budget allocation, and the omission of issues like landless squatters.

A significant majority within the UML Secretariat, comprising 80 percent of its members, has called for Chairman K.P. Oli to step down from his position. This internal pressure stems from concerns that the party is becoming difficult to manage at the grassroots level, although Oli has rejected these arguments and stated he will not resign after being elected. The situation highlights a deep division within the party leadership.

Koshi Province Chief Parshuram Khapung has appointed Rupa Thapa Ojha and Bhim Bahadur Subba as members of the Province Public Service Commission. The appointments were made today based on the recommendation of a committee led by Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki.