TAPLEJUNG, Jan 5: Former Tourism Minister Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai has claimed that his name was dragged in the lease of land and building on the Narayanhiti Durbar Museum premises for a commercial purpose, in an unnecessary and irrational manner.

After the dissolution of parliament by the then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on December 20, 2020, seven ministers including Bhattarai resigned simultaneously. 

It has been reported that Batas Group has signed an agreement with BPS Leasing Company on January 1, 2021 to operate a Royal Bagaicha Restaurant inside the museum owned by Nepal Trust. The agreement was reached with BPS Leasing Company 12 days after Bhattarai's resignation. 

Bhattarai said he had no involvement in the decision and was not aware of any such decision. Taking to social media, he asked not to make news and comments in a way that would tarnish the public image of anyone without any fault. He has also challenged anyone making the claim to produce the decision with his signature and make it public.

 
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