Province Assembly has culture of collaboration: CM Pokharel

Published On: February 4, 2020 06:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KHASYAULI: Chief Minister of Province -5 Shankar Pokharel has asserted that the Province Assembly had institutionalized the culture of collaboration.

Addressing a programme organized to mark the establishment day of the Province-5 here Tuesday, CM Pokharel said, "The role of Province Assembly in our province is paramount to strengthen the governing system based on rule of law."

Separation of power was exercised well with the federal set up in place, Pokharel shared that legislation and executive were working in tandem with the Province.

"We are exercising democracy and development in a unique manner," he added. Also, speaking in the event, whip of Nepali Congress Nirmala Chhetri voiced her concern over the delay relating to the naming of the Province and its capital. She said that her party, albeit in the opposition, was willing to collaborate the Province government towards this end.

Similarly, Federal Socialist Party's Santosh Pandey called for recommendations and cooperation from all quarters for the development of the Province. Although the special day for the Province-5, the event saw the dismal participation of Province Assembly members.

The Province Assembly a total of 86 members while majority of them was absent in the event.

During the event, cultural programmes as Tharu culture procession were held.

On the occasion, former Secretary of the Province-5 Surendra Aryal was honoured and Dr Man Bahadur BK and Prem Bhattarai awarded as the best employees.