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Bagmati Province Forms Committee for Republic Day; CPN-UML Criticizes Government

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The Bagmati Province Government has established a 43-member committee, chaired by Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniyan, to organize Republic Day celebrations from Jestha 13th to 16th. Meanwhile, the CPN-UML has leveled 11 allegations against the current government, accusing it of moving towards authoritarian practices and deviating from democratic norms.

  • The Republic Day celebration committee in Bagmati Province includes the Speaker, ministers, opposition leader, deputy speaker, chief attorney, commission officials, security agency heads, and organization representatives.
  • Celebrations planned by the Bagmati Province Government include an essay competition, blood donation, free health camps, tree plantation, and awarding four journalists 50,000 rupees each.
  • The CPN-UML's allegations against the government include biased behavior towards KP Sharma Oli, postponing parliamentary sessions, issuing ordinances restricting student unions, and increasing violence against Dalit and women communities.
  • Prime Minister Balendra Shah has recommended President Ram Chandra Paudel to address the Republic Day ceremony at Tundikhel, breaking the tradition of the Prime Minister addressing the event.
  • Thirty-eight local levels across the country have completed land use classification by the end of Chaitra, with a deadline of Ashadh for all local levels.

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