Govt asked to disclose details of Nepal-India agreement within seven days

Published On: January 10, 2024 04:45 PM NPT By: Republica | @RepublicaNepal

KATHMANDU, Jan 10: The Law, Justice, and Human Rights Committee of parliament has instructed the government to disclose the details of the recently-inked agreement between Nepal and its southern neighbor, India.

During a meeting on Wednesday, where Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal was summoned, the committee probed the Prime Minister for insights into the agreement, directing the government to present a detailed account within seven days.

The focus of scrutiny lies on the High-impact Community Development Project Deal signed during the recent visit of Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar. This accord has sparked controversies and raised concerns among the general public in the past few days.

Prime Minister Dahal, addressing the committee, sought to allay fears, emphasizing that the agreement does not empower India to unilaterally select and execute projects. The Prime Minister underscored a collaborative approach in the implementation of the projects outlined in the deal.