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PM takes responsibility for fiscal deficit coordination failure

Jun 04, 2026 4 mins read
PM takes responsibility for fiscal deficit coordination failure

Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay accepted responsibility for a communication gap between the Ministry of Finance and the Economic and Finance Committee (EFC), after the ministry failed to attend a crucial discussion on the Government’s proposed fiscal deficit despite a directive from the Speaker.

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