Nepali Congress Seeks Clarification from Seven Provincial Lawmakers Including Three Ministers

April 29, Kathmandu – The Central Disciplinary Committee of the Nepali Congress has requested explanations from seven provincial lawmakers, including three ministers, for allegedly undermining the party’s official candidates during the House of Representatives election. This decision was made at the committee meeting held on Wednesday.
The ministers asked to provide clarifications include Devkaran Prasad Kalwar, Minister of Forests from Lumbini Province and a Central Committee member; Pradeep Sunuwar, Minister from Koshi Province and former Central Committee member; and Prachandavikram Nyaupane, Minister of Transport and Tourism from Lumbini Province. Other provincial lawmakers include Raju Khanal, Deputy Speaker of the Lumbini Provincial Assembly, as well as Jangilal Rai, Sakuntidevi Mahara, and Kaushalkishor Rai from Madhesh Province. This information was confirmed by Krishna Prasad Dulal, Acting Chief Secretary of the Nepali Congress Central Office. The officials and lawmakers have been given five days to submit their explanations.