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CPN-UML and Nepali Congress form high-level committee to boost govt efficiency



KATHMANDU: The ruling coalition, CPN-UML and Nepali Congress, has formed an 8-member high-level committee aimed at strengthening the administration of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

Representing the Nepali Congress are Gagan Thapa, Purna Bahadur Khadka, Ramesh Lekhak, and Arzu Rana Deuba. From CPN-UML, Ishwar Pokharel, Shankar Pokharel, Bishnu Paudel, and Bishnu Rimal have been appointed.

Ishwar Pokharel confirmed that the committee, established on Monday, includes four members from each party. The group’s mandate is to enhance collaboration between the two parties and ensure a more cohesive approach to governance.

In addition to this central committee, both parties have announced plans to form similar mechanisms at state and district levels, aimed at supporting local governance and aligning efforts across all administrative tiers.

The initiative, led by Prime Minister Oli and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, highlights a commitment to improve government performance and address growing public concerns over the administration’s efficacy.

Publish Date : 06 November 2024 20:17 PM

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