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PM rejects corruption claims, stands by finance minister over ESP

Dec 31, 2025 3 mins read
PM rejects corruption claims, stands by finance minister over ESP

Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay rejected the Opposition Party's demand for the finance minister’s resignation, saying there are no concrete allegations of corruption in the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP).

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