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Construction Entrepreneurs Threaten Protests Over Unaddressed Demands Ahead of Budget

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The Federation of Nepal Construction Entrepreneurs has warned of announcing new protest programs if their demands are not addressed before the upcoming budget. Federation spokesperson Mangal Bahadur Shahi stated that while they have waited for government decisions, concrete solutions have not been provided, leading to a lack of alternatives but to protest. The entrepreneurs are particularly demanding an increase in petroleum product prices and an extension of the price adjustment period due to rising project costs.

  • The entrepreneurs are demanding an increase in petroleum product prices and an extension of the price adjustment period due to the conflict in West Asia.
  • Federation spokesperson Mangal Bahadur Shahi claims that addressing their demands before the budget will increase construction work pace, instill confidence, and improve development budget expenditure.
  • Discussions were held last Friday between government representatives and construction entrepreneurs, where the Ministry of Infrastructure Development stated a proposal for price adjustment in the construction sector would be taken to the Council of Ministers.
  • The entrepreneurs have been waiting for the government's decision for the last three to four days and are preparing for digital protests if no proper decision is made in time.

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