Budget process stalls in four provinces as rifts emerge within ruling coalitions

Internal disputes over budget allocations have delayed deliberations in Sudurpaschim, Lumbini, Karnali and Koshi, while Madhesh prepares to begin debate 17 days after unveiling its spending plan.

Budget deliberations have stalled in four provincial assemblies after ruling party lawmakers opposed spending plans introduced by their own governments, exposing widening cracks in the administrations and delaying the passage of budgets for the new fiscal year.