June 9, 2017 12:09 PM

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Nepal: Former PM Baburam Bhattarai criticises awarding of Budhigandaki Hydropower project to Chinese company

In Nepal, former Prime Minister and Coordinator of Naya Shakti Party Baburam Bhattarai has criticised awarding of Budhigandaki Hydropower project to a Chinese company. <br/><br/>Addressing a press conference in Kathmandu, Mr Bhattarai said, previous Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government violated prevailing laws and processes while awarding the contract of Budhigandaki project to China Gezhouba Water & Power (Group) Co Ltd (CGGC). <br/><br/>He urged the government to scrap the contract and develop the project utilising own resources. Mr Bhattarai questioned the competence and credibility of the Chinese company.

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