Nepal, July 2 -- The CPN-UML has demanded the resignation of State Affairs and Good Governance Committee's Chair Ramhari Khatiwada on moral grounds.

During the meeting of the committee on Wednesday, UML lawmaker and former minister Padam Giri stated that Khatiwada should step down, citing a lack of accountability.

"He has acted irresponsibly by neglecting his duties. From a moral standpoint, he is unfit to continue in this role," Giri said. "Even the secretary should not remain in this committee in that capacity," he added.

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