Both Houses of Federal Parliament to Convene Today; Finance Minister to Address Queries Raised During Pre-Budget Discussions

File photo – The meetings of both houses of the Federal Parliament are scheduled for today, 5 Jestha, in Kathmandu, with the House of Representatives convening at 11 AM and the National Assembly meeting at 1:15 PM. The agenda includes continuing discussions on the principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill, with Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle slated to respond to questions raised during the pre-budget debates.

Following the completion of the pre-budget discussions, the government is preparing to present the budget for the fiscal year 2083/084 on Jestha 15. According to Padma Prasad Pandey, Secretary General of the Parliament Secretariat, the pre-budget debate on the Appropriation Bill will resume today as scheduled, with Dr. Wagle providing answers to the queries posed during the session.

The meetings will commence with Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal reading out the details of an official communication received from the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers regarding additional responsibilities. The National Assembly meeting will follow a similar agenda.

After concluding the pre-budget discussions, the government is expected to release the full budget details on Jestha 15 for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/084.