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Government urged to curb inflation and announce relief package

A youth campaigner has asked the state for immediate measures ahead of major festive celebrations.

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  • The government has been urged to curb inflation and roll out an immediate relief package.
  • Campaigner Ajay Sodari issued a formal statement outlining the demands on Tuesday.
  • The appeal highlights upcoming celebrations including Dashain, Tihar, Nepal Sambat, and Chhath.

A call has been made to the government urging immediate intervention to check market inflation. Ajay Sodari, a youth campaigner and co-coordinator of a national civil movement, issued an appeal demanding that authorities introduce an urgent relief package for citizens coping with price hikes across basic commodities in Kathmandu. The formal statement, released on Tuesday, stressed that urgent economic support is needed in view of the approaching festive season. Sodari noted that households are preparing for celebrations including Dashain, Tihar, Nepal Sambat, and Chhath, making effective price management and assistance packages critical for the general public during this period. Furthermore, the appeal underlines the rising financial pressure on families residing in Kathmandu as they prepare for the festive calendar. Authorities have been pressed to take swift administrative action to ease the economic burden on citizens before the celebrations commence.

From public sources and the WeNepal research team

https://wenepal.com/article/government-urged-to-curb-inflation-and-announce-relief-package-20261006

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