CM Karki calls on Province Chief Khapung

Biratnagar, Nov 1: Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, today paid a courtesy call on Province Chief Parshuram Khapung. Chief Khapung is retiring on coming November 10 after completing his five-year term in office. Khapung had assumed his office on November 11, 2021.

During the bilateral meeting, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to the Province Chief for his contribution to the development and prosperity of the province despite limited resources, according to CM’s press advisor Bikram Luintel.

The Chief Minister also recalled the roles that Khapung played as the province guardian to further systematize constitutional and legal provisions and systems. On the occasion, the Province Chief thanked the province government for support and cooperation it extended to him.

It is noted that in accordance with Article 163 of the Constitution, the term of office of a Chief of Province shall be five years except where the President removes him or her from the office prior to the expiration of his or her term of office. —