Nepal Rastriya Dainik
May 19, 2024 ,
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Demonstration in the streets demanding the resignation of the Finance Minister

Posted on by नेपाल राष्ट्रिय दैनिक

Industrialists and workers of Morang have staged a protest demanding the resignation of Finance Minister Janardan Sharma.

Industry organizations and workers including Morang Trade Union, Industry Association, Confederation of Nepalese Industries, Nepal Trade Union Congress, All Nepal Trade Union Federation have protested against Finance Minister Sharma accusing him for making the policy in favor of those who gave him the commission during the budget allocation.

Stating that due to the incompitence of the Finance Minister, many industries have come to a shutdown position and millions of workers will become unemployed, they have demanded to correct the tax range created by the new budget system.

According to the protesters, the agitation will continue until the Finance Minister resigns and the Inland Revenue Office and Customs Office will be cordoned off on Friday.

Parliament sitting obstructed demanding for investigation committee on Finance Minister Sharma

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Stating that the explanation of Finance Minister Janardan Sharma regarding the involvement of unauthorized persons in the Ministry of Finance during the preparation of the budget was not satisfactory, the main opposition party UML has obstructed today’s meeting of the House of Representatives demanding formation of a parliamentary inquiry committee.

Finance Minister Sharma said that the allegation are false and fictitious. He also clarified that the budget was formulated by a committee headed by the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and the Secretary of Revenue and he also acted in accordance with the responsibilities given to him.

Meanwhile, UML chief whip Bishal Bhattarai said that CPN UML would not allow the parliament to function until a parliamentary committee is formed to investigate the issue.