Karnali Chief Minister Warns Against Decisions Outside Constitutional Framework

Surkhet. Karnali Province Chief Minister Yamalal Kandel has warned that any decision made outside the scope of the constitution will not be acceptable to the provincial government. Kandel expressed this view while addressing the first meeting of the seventh session of the second term of the Karnali Provincial Assembly in Surkhet.

He clarified that the provincial government is not merely an unit under the federal government but is an achievement of the people's movement and the backbone of the constitution. Stating that he favors respectful collaboration rather than confrontation with the federal government, he mentioned that collective resistance by provincial governments against interference in the name of the budget has brought some improvement. He expressed skepticism about the assurance of elections scheduled for February 21 by the citizen government formed after the 'Genji' movement.

In the meeting, Mangal Bahadur Shahi, leader of the CPN (Maoist Centre) Provincial Assembly party, emphasized that all parties must change their working style and culture following the recent political changes. He stated that the then ruling parties must take responsibility for the agitation on the streets by the younger generation and the damage caused during that time.

CPN (Nepali Congress) leader Jeevan Bahadur Shahi commented that merely sweet talk is insufficient to establish good governance in the country, stressing the need for the development of the right system and methodology. He noted that disorder has increased because the minimum needs of the people are not being met.

Similarly, CPN (UML) Chief Whip Tekraj Pacha shared that the narrative being built that all old parties are bad is unfortunate. He claimed that forces against federalism are trying to capitalize on the 'Genji' movement.

Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Provincial Assembly member Santoshi Shahi stated that despite the slogan of good governance, nepotism and favoritism have prevailed, leading to the current situation. The Provincial Assembly meeting has been adjourned until tomorrow, Magh 19, at 3 PM.