Chamber of Commerce President Urges Political Parties to Prioritize Economic Agendas

Kathmandu. Chandra Prasad Dhakal, President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), stated that political parties must establish their economic agendas. Speaking at the 'Economic Agendas in Party Manifestos' program organized by the Economic Journalists Association of Nepal (FEJAN) in Kathmandu on Sunday, President Dhakal emphasized that the trend of trying to establish oneself by criticizing other political parties should not be allowed to flourish.

He noted that economic issues have never been prioritized in the manifestos of any political party. "There is a tendency among leaders of political parties to portray other parties negatively. No one focuses on establishing their own agendas," Dhakal said.

He mentioned that the private sector has suffered consequences at various times due to the negative perception political parties hold towards it. "The contribution made by the private sector to the state is not being discussed by political leadership and parties. Why aren't job creation and tax payments discussed?" he asked. "There is no coordination between ministries. They seek populism when making decisions. The practice of making any decision to gain attention, even if it harms the state, is increasing."

Dhakal stated that if the state does not promote and protect the private sector, the economy cannot remain dynamic.