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Lumbini Provincial Assembly Concludes Current Session

The current session of the Lumbini Provincial Assembly has been officially concluded. Following the recommendation of the Provincial Council of Ministers and at the request of Chief Minister Chetan Narayan Acharya, the session was brought to an end. During the 16th meeting held on 10th Baishakh in Butwal, the bill to amend the District Assembly and District Coordination Committee Operation Act, 2075, was unanimously passed.

Provincial Head Krishna Bahadur Gharti Magar announced that the session ended at midnight on Thursday, the 10th, with enforcement effective from that time, according to a statement from his office spokesperson Kamal Gyawali. The winter session comprised 16 meetings in total. During the 16th meeting held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Speaker Tularam Gharti Magar read out the letter announcing the conclusion of the session.

Minister for Physical Infrastructure Development, Bhoomishwar Dhakal, proposed the discussion and passage of the bill. Speaker Gharti submitted the proposal for decision, after which it was declared unanimously passed. During the meeting, provincial assembly members Basanti Nyaupane, Ambika Kafle, Yamuna Roka Tamang, Bhandarilal Ahir, Shanti Lodh, and Bhagwati Adhikari shared their views on current affairs.