Published: Jun 19, 2026, 11:42 IST | Updated: Jun 19, 2026, 11:42 IST
Nepal's Parliament has convened its first budget session, with Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle presenting the national budget and the Appropriation Bill for fiscal year 2026-27. The proceedings were overshadowed by the absence of Prime Minister Shah, who has not attended Parliament since his controversial remarks on the India-Nepal border.