HOUSE MEET: PRE-BUDGET DISCUSSION UNDERWAY

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The United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) has boycotted the House meeting on Friday. Lawmakers from UDMF walked out from the parliament meeting today, expressing disappointment to government's failure to address their demands over new constitution. KATHMANDU, May 6: The United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) have boycotted the House meeting on Friday. Lawmakers from UDMF walked out from the parliament meeting today, expressing disappointment to government for not addressing their demands over new constitution. Speaking in the beginning of the House meeting today, Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) Vice-Chairman Ashok Rai accused the government of not paying heed to the demands raised by Madhes-based political parties. Rai further demanded independent probe on killings during the four-month long protest in Tarai-Madhesh region. He also criticized the government for not expediting reconstruction and grant distribution effort in quake affected districts. Although the UDMF, walked out from the House meeting, pre-budget discussion is underway in the House.Speaking in the beginning of the House meeting today, Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) Vice-Chairman Ashok Rai accused the government of not paying heed to the demands raised by Madhes-based political parties. Rai further demanded independent probe on killings during the four-month long protest in Tarai-Madhesh region. He also criticized the government for not expediting reconstruction and grant distribution effort in quake affected districts. Although the UDMF, walked out from the House meeting, pre-budget discussion is underway in the House. The discussions will pave way for making preparations for the budget before it is tabled in the parliament. Two days have been set for the discussion following the proposal by Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel to the parliament meeting held

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