May 28, Kathmandu – Nepali Congress leader Vishnu Rizal described the budget as balanced yet average. He stated, “There is a lack of resources, and there are few major announcements. The debt level is high, both internally and externally.” On Facebook, Rizal wrote, “The budget’s implementation will only be possible if foreign investors provide funding.” He commented that allocating 20 percent of the budget to development projects and targeting a 7 percent economic growth rate is unrealistic. He added, “The budget is focused on the middle class, with significant expectations placed on remittances.”
