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Federal budget debate opens in parliament
Opposition questions priorities as the government defends development spending.
Anusha Rai1 min readUpdated 8 Aug 2026, 19:10
Kathmandu - Formal debate on the federal budget has opened in parliament. Lawmakers focused on health, education, and the provincial equalization fund.
Provincial voices
Representatives from all seven provinces criticized capital-heavy spending. The government said rural roads and irrigation will move forward.
A budget must be visible in the village, not only on paper.
A provincial MP
Debate is expected to run through the week before clause-by-clause committee review.