Baghdad:Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki of Koshi Province met with Province Chief Parshuram Khapung in a courtesy call, as Khapung is set to retire on November 10 after a five-year term.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Chief Minister Karki expressed his gratitude for Khapung’s contributions to the province’s development and prosperity, acknowledging the challenges of limited resources. He also highlighted Khapung’s role in strengthening constitutional and legal systems as the province’s guardian.
Additionally, Province Chief Khapung thanked the provincial government for its support and cooperation during his tenure. It is noted that under Article 163 of the Constitution, a Province Chief’s term is five years unless removed by the President before the term’s conclusion.