Name of Province 3, its capital delayed for best decision: CM Poudel

HEUTAUDA: Province 3 Chief Minister Dormani Poudel said the decision regarding province name and its capital has been delayed as these are important issues that cannot be rushed. He, however, gave the assurance that name and capital of the province would be finalised soon.

In a meeting with Gandaki Province Speaker Netranath Adhikari and team, at the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, on Tuesday, CM Poudel said these issues will be addressed at the provincial assembly soon. CM Poudel indicated that the names have nearly been finalised and that they would be announced during a provincial assembly meeting soon.

He said they would hold discussions with all stakeholders before announcing the province name and its headquarters.

Province 3 Chief Minister Dormani Poudel, along with a team led by Gandaki Province Speaker Netranath Adhikari, posing for a group photo in Hetauda, on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Photo: Prakash Dahal/THT
Province 3 Chief Minister Dormani Poudel, along with a team led by Gandaki Province Speaker Netranath Adhikari, posing for a group photo in Hetauda, on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Photo: Prakash Dahal/THT

(Translated by Madhavi Marasini)