Jul 05, Kathmandu - The Lumbini Province Assembly has resumed its sessions following a pause caused by opposition parties' boycott. The assembly reconvened after Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya addressed the assembly on the opposition’s concerns and the government’s stance on various issues.

The session was halted when opposition parties, including the main opposition, boycotted the meeting. It was only after Chief Minister Acharya publicly shared the government's position on the issues raised by the opposition that the assembly was able to proceed.

During his address, Chief Minister Acharya assured that the government is committed to addressing the shortfalls and gaps in budget allocations for various projects through different channels. He emphasized the government's plans to increase budgets for critical projects, manage funds via phased schemes, and incorporate essential initiatives into multi-year plans for effective implementation.

"The budget shortfall in key projects will be addressed, and the government is determined to move forward," Acharya stated. "We can also make amends in areas where electoral regions have been overlooked or underfunded through various means. Similar progress is underway in other provinces as well. We will balance out the disparities by reallocating funds and extending projects over multiple years."

He further highlighted that the government will ensure a fair distribution of resources, even in regions where projects may be underfunded or overstretched, by adopting practices used by other provinces. The government also plans to advance smaller and urgent projects through maintenance programs and address plans that have been overlooked by ministries.

Addressing concerns raised by opposition MPs, Acharya acknowledged these as shared issues and assured that the government is committed to implementing all pledges made in the assembly. He emphasized that no matter the issue, the government will not ignore or bypass crucial matters.

The Chief Minister reiterated that the provincial hospital and other flagship projects are of high priority for the government. He mentioned that the process for acquiring land for the Technical University is in its final stages, with the necessary budget already allocated, including a Rs.2 billion allocation for the Lumbini Provincial Hospital.

He also noted that the Ramapur-Kapurtot road project is progressing through multi-year contracts, and the government is continuously working on completing the remaining sections. All major projects of the province will be prioritized and implemented effectively.

Acharya assured that the government is taking opposition concerns seriously and remains committed to fulfilling all promises made in the assembly, emphasizing that no issue will be overlooked or neglected.