KATHMANDU: The controversial Guthi Bill has been unanimously withdrawn from the National Assembly on Tuesday.

Minister for Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation Padma Aryal proposed for withdrawal of the bill during the meeting today. And it was withdrawn unanimously.

Earlier, the bill was registered in the NA on April 30 and presented to the House on May 2 and discussion was held on the bill seven days later.

After a massive protest against the controversial bill especially from Newar Community in the Kathmandu valley, the government finally decided to withdraw the bill today.

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