HETAUDA: Bagmati Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya has said he will fully cooperate with the investigation after the Department of Money Laundering Investigation conducted raids at his residence and offices.
In a statement issued on Monday, Baniya confirmed that officials from the department searched his homes in Hetauda and Kathmandu, as well as the office of Baniya Nirman Sewa, a construction company he is associated with, and seized documents.
He stated that since assuming office, he has prioritized good governance, transparency, and efforts toward building a corruption-free system. According to him, the Bagmati provincial government has also advanced policies focused on reducing expenditure, promoting efficiency, and ensuring transparency in planning and budgeting.
Baniya said he views any investigation carried out by state agencies in a positive light and expressed full support for all inquiries conducted within constitutional and legal frameworks.
However, he objected to the raids being conducted without prior notice, saying the move has affected his personal and social reputation.
He also urged citizens and his supporters not to be misled, reiterating his commitment to public service.
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