Nepali Congress Leader Shekhar Koirala Highlights Long-Standing Advocacy for Youth Issues

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala has stated that he has long been raising his voice to address the demands and issues of the youth.

Interacting with youths in Biratnagar, leader Koirala mentioned that even before the Gen Z movement, he had been working on the issue of ensuring youth representation within the party. Stating that he would stand for good governance under any circumstances, Koirala said he is involved in the 'Campaign for Clean Politics'.

Koirala said, "I did not show any hesitation regarding the demands and issues of the youth."

Stressing that he has been advocating for youth representation in state structure and policy-making levels long before the Gen Z movement, he stated, "I have previously suggested that youth should move forward by being divided into three clusters. Accordingly, I have been saying that there should be 20 percent youth representation at the central level, 30 percent at the provincial level, and 40 percent at the local level. My understanding is that only if this is achieved can the youth be retained in this country."

He further stated that he ensured the victory of youth in the leadership positions during the 14th General Convention of the Congress party by prioritizing the youth. Leader Koirala said, "I got the youth elected in the party solely to instill hope among the people alongside the development of the nation."