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Rabi Lamichhane to Visit India Amidst Diplomatic Engagements and Budget Preparations

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Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) chair Rabi Lamichhane is scheduled for a three-day official visit to India starting June 1, reportedly at the invitation of India's Ministry of External Affairs. This visit is seen as an early engagement with Nepal's emerging leadership, occurring while the Nepali government, led by Balen Shah, is intensely focused on preparing its first budget under economic constraints, with Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle overseeing the process.

  • Lamichhane's itinerary could include meetings with high-ranking Indian officials such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.
  • The visit takes place amidst broader unease in bilateral ties between Nepal and India, including delays in diplomatic exchanges and disagreements over border and trade issues.
  • The Nepali government's budget preparation involves a draft committee chaired by Joint Secretary Uttar Kumar Khatri, with Finance Minister Wagle reviewing the proposals.
  • The government is also preparing to table the Federal Civil Service Bill in the Federal Parliament, which includes proposals to raise the retirement age and cap a secretary's tenure.
  • The RSP chair's visit is viewed by some Indian officials as distinct from any official prime ministerial engagement due to differing leadership styles between Lamichhane and Prime Minister Balen Shah.

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