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President Paudel Urges Fiscal Discipline; Task Force Engages Gen Z on Constitution

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President Ram Chandra Paudel has called on the government to address financial irregularities and strengthen fiscal discipline, citing concerns over growing arrears and declining public sector accountability. Meanwhile, a task force is in the final stages of forming a Gen Z council and implementing past agreements, urging Gen Z representatives to engage in constructive dialogue regarding constitutional amendments.

  • President Paudel received the Auditor General’s annual report, which highlighted total outstanding irregularities of Rs 88.08 billion for the fiscal year 2025/26.
  • The Auditor General's report indicated that federal government offices accounted for the largest portion of arrears at Rs 53.48 billion.
  • A task force coordinator, Asim Shah, clarified that agreements with Gen Z groups are in the implementation phase and urged representatives not to conflate constitution amendment issues with other matters.
  • Far-Western Region Chief Minister Kamal Shah met with Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli to finalize the provincial capital.
  • Tunje Kami resigned from his post as a member of the National Dalit Commission, submitting his resignation to President Paudel.

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