Kathmandu, May 31 -- Although the government has presented the national budget for the upcoming fiscal year in the federal parliament, its deliberations and endorsement face a tough road ahead, with the opposition firm on Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak's resignation to allow the House to function.

Putting their views in Friday's Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting called to finalise the House of Representatives calendar for a month, lawmakers from opposition parties said they would not allow Parliament to function before the minister steps down.

The opposition bloc has been obstructing House proceedings since Tuesday, alleging Lekhak's involvement in the visit visa scam. They, however, allowed the government to present the budget on ...