Minister Adhikari to resign over Japan visit controversy

KATHMANDU: The Internal Affairs and Law Minister of Koshi State, Lilaballabh Adhikari, has announced his resignation following controversy surrounding his recent visit to Japan.

Minister Adhikari traveled to Japan without prior approval from the provincial council, which led to questions about the legitimacy of his trip.

Sources indicate that Adhikari has decided to step down based on moral grounds in the wake of the public scrutiny surrounding his actions.