RSP Lawmakers Hold Pre-Budget Talks With Ministers

The Rastriya Swatantra Party is continuing its series of pre-budget consultations with government ministers as lawmakers prepare to discuss priorities for the upcoming fiscal year budget.

Two cabinet members — Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel and Minister for Communications and Information Technology Bikram Timilsina — are scheduled to meet party lawmakers on Thursday afternoon at the parliamentary party office.

The discussions are expected to focus on issues linked to budget planning and sectoral priorities ahead of the new fiscal year.

Pre-Budget Discussions Scheduled at Parliamentary Office

According to party spokesperson Manish Jha, the meeting will take place between 4 pm and 6 pm at the parliamentary party office.

The party has invited Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel and Communications and Information Technology Minister Bikram Timilsina to engage in discussions with lawmakers regarding preparations for the upcoming national budget.

The consultations are part of a broader effort to gather input from different ministries before the government finalizes the next fiscal year’s budget framework.

Focus on Upcoming Fiscal Year Planning

The discussions are centered on pre-budget planning, a process that allows lawmakers and ministers to exchange views on spending priorities, policy direction, and development goals.

During the meeting, lawmakers are expected to raise concerns and recommendations linked to tourism, digital infrastructure, communication services, and other policy matters connected to the respective ministries.

The consultations also provide ministers with an opportunity to hear suggestions directly from elected representatives before budget allocations are finalized.

Rastriya Swatantra Party Begins Consultation Series

The Rastriya Swatantra Party began its pre-budget dialogue series on Wednesday.

As part of the first round of meetings, lawmakers held separate discussions with Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle and Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Sunil Lamsal.

Those meetings focused on economic planning and infrastructure-related priorities ahead of the annual budget announcement.

Party Lawmakers Engaging Multiple Ministries

The ongoing meetings indicate that the party is seeking direct engagement with several ministries during the budget preparation phase.

By inviting ministers to the parliamentary office, lawmakers are attempting to create space for detailed discussions on sector-specific challenges and future policy needs.

The approach also reflects growing interest among political parties in becoming more actively involved in budget planning before the formal presentation of the national budget.

Tourism and Communication Sectors Under Discussion

Thursday’s consultations are expected to place particular attention on tourism and communication-related matters.

Tourism remains an important area for economic activity and development planning, while the communications and information technology sector continues to play a key role in public services and digital connectivity.

The discussions may help lawmakers identify priorities that could be included in the government’s fiscal strategy for the coming year.

Meetings Continue Ahead of Budget Preparation

The pre-budget consultation process is expected to continue as lawmakers seek further engagement with government officials and ministries.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party’s ongoing discussions with ministers come at a time when preparations for the next fiscal year budget are gaining momentum inside the federal parliament.

With multiple ministries already participating in the consultations, the party appears focused on collecting broader policy input before the budget drafting process moves forward.