KATHMANDU, June 9: Members in the National Assembly (NA) have alleged that tax rates were altered in the budget speech for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27, demanding an investigation into the matter.
Taking time in a session of the upper house on Tuesday, they called for the formation of a committee to probe the allegations.
Lawmaker Tul Prasad Bishwakarama said media reports have claimed that 16 pages were removed from the Finance Bill within 24 hours of its presentation in parliament and that a revised version was subsequently issued. He demanded a thorough investigation into the matter with its clarification.
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Lawmaker Renu Chand accused the role of Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle in such changes, seeking an investigation into it.
Similarly, lawmakers Narayan Datta Mishra and Meena Singh Rakhal demanded replies from Prime Minister Balendra Shah regarding his statement on Nepal-India relations.
The NA shall meet again at 1:00 pm on June 11.
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