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Is Parliament discussing budget? (photo feature)

KATHMANDU, July 6: Deliberation on the budget of fiscal year 2017/18 has been going on at the Parliament. However, an insignificant number of lawmakers can been seen at the Parliament.
Photos: Dipesh Shrestha/ Republica
By Dipesh Shrestha

KATHMANDU, July 6: Deliberation on the budget of fiscal year 2017/18 has been going on at the Parliament. However, an insignificant number of lawmakers can been seen at the Parliament.


The most of the seats are seen empty. On the other hand, lawmakers, who attend the Parliament meeting are also seen reading newspapers, chating with fellow lawmakers and using their gadgets during the meeting. 


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The budget of the fiscal year 2017/18 had been presented by Deputy Prime Minister and the then Minister for Finance Krishna Bahadur Mahara on May 29.


Images below speak volumes about the presence of the lawmakers: 

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