MPs Criticize Government Over E-Passport Printing Delays, Cost Increases, and Corruption Allegations

Kathmandu. Lawmakers have criticized the government over delays in the electronic passport (e-passport) printing process, cost increases, and suspicions of corruption.

At a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee of the Federal Parliament on Tuesday, lawmakers demanded clarification from the government regarding the lack of transparency in the passport procurement process and the additional financial burden on the state.