Former Finance Minister Khatiwada Claims UML Manifesto is Practical and Implementable

Kathmandu. CPN (UML) leader and former Finance Minister Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada has claimed that the UML's election manifesto is significantly different, practical, and implementable compared to the past. He clarified that the tradition of making big, unfulfillable promises has been broken, and this time, every plan has been deeply assessed for its cost and source of funding.

According to Dr. Khatiwada, the core mantra prioritized in this manifesto is 'Nation First, Country First,' and the achievements and shortcomings since the attainment of democracy have been presented objectively. Dr. Khatiwada claims that the ambitious 11-point programs included in the manifesto will only impose a liability of about 2 percent of the total state revenue.

He stated that this will not increase the country's debt burden but rather ensure a just redistribution of resources. He further explained that UML's policy is not for the government to run industries itself, but only to invest in strategic sectors and create an environment for private sector competitiveness to generate employment. He mentioned that the party aims to engage in nation-building with high political character through coordination with everyone, rather than by criticizing others.

Dr. Khatiwada informed that no effort will be spared in revenue mobilization, and necessary resources will be secured by preventing leakage through the use of information technology. Speaking on foreign policy, he expressed commitment that Nepal's territory will not be used against any neighbor.

Stating that UML desires that no one instigates instability in Nepal's internal affairs, he clarified that friendly relations will be maintained with everyone for technology and investment, but the party will not fall victim to any conspiracy. He concluded that this election is a choice between forces that build and forces that destroy.