Lumbini ko Samarthya

The first session of ‘Lumbini Ko Samarthya’, an interactive forum organized by Kantipur Media Group, explored ways to institutionalize and strengthen federalism in Nepal while unlocking the economic potential of Lumbini Province. Held in Bhairahawa, the one-day event brought together key stakeholders, including politicians, business leaders, and representatives from various sectors. Discussions centered around federalism, economic opportunities, and tourism, aiming to chart a roadmap for the province’s sustainable growth and governance.

Speaker list

Session 1

संघीयता संस्थागत गर्ने समय

Lila Giri

Lila Giri

Chief Minister, Lumbini Province

Amanlal Modi

Amanlal Modi

Minister, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration

Dilli Chaudhary

Dilli Chaudhary

Leader, Nepali Congress Parliamentary Party, Lumbini Province

Laxmi Pandey

Laxmi Pandey

President, National Federation of Rural Municipalities

Umesh Chauhan

Umesh Chauhan

Editor, Kantipur Daily moderator

Session 2

पालिका र पूर्वाधार

Gokarna Bista

Gokarna Bista

Former Minister and Secretary, CPN-UML

Dhawal Shamsher Rana

Dhawal Shamsher Rana

Member of Parliament and General Secretary, Rastriya Prajatantra Party

Khel Raj Pandey

Khel Raj Pandey

Mayor, Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City

Saraswati Darlami Chidi

Saraswati Darlami Chidi

Chairperson, Bagnaskali Rural Municipality, Palpa

Sanju Paudel

Sanju Paudel

Correspondent, Kantipur Daily moderator