Let’s develop Butwal as economic capital: General Secretary Pokharel

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१७ कार्तिक २०८३, मंगलवार ०८:४९November 3, 2026

Butwal. CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel has stressed on the need of clearly forwarding the concept of developing Butwal as the economic capital.

Speaking at a program organized by Press Chautari Nepal, Rupandehi in Butwal on Monday, he recalled that the project of Lumbini Provincial Hospital was forwarded as the biggest development project of the province when he was the Chief Minister. He stressed the need for balanced development of all sectors of the province.TAG_OPEN_div_10

TAG_OPEN_div_8 He clarified that the development of the entire province should be prioritized by utilizing the potential of both the regions rather than competing between Butwal and Dang over the issue of provincial capital. He said that cooperation rising above political urges on the common agenda of development would contribute to the economic and social prosperity of the province.

General Secretary Pokharel stressed the need of collaboration and dialogue among the political parties for the strengthening of democracy, effective implementation of the constitution and development of the country.TAG_OPEN_div_6