BIRATNAGAR: Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki held a farewell meeting with Province Chief Parshuram Khapung. Khapung is set to complete his five-year term on Nov. 10.
During the meeting, Chief Minister Karki expressed his appreciation for Khapung’s contributions to the development and prosperity of the province. According to the chief minister’s press advisor, Bikram Luintel, the discussion covered various aspects of provincial development.
Chief Minister Karki noted the ongoing efforts to maintain development and stability within the province despite limited resources. He thanked the outgoing province chief for his role in providing guidance and ensuring that constitutional and legal frameworks were managed effectively throughout his tenure.
In response, Province Chief Khapung thanked the provincial government for its cooperation and support during his time in office. Khapung assumed his role on Nov. 11, 2021, and will depart upon the completion of his five-year term. Under current constitutional provisions, the term of a province chief is five years, and an individual cannot serve a second term in the same province.
