Rastriya Swatantra Party Lawmaker Stresses Need for Rapid Progress in Nepal's Democratic Journey

Kathmandu. Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Manish Jha stated that the remaining journey of Nepal's democracy must be covered at the speed of a 100-meter sprint rather than a marathon pace. Speaking to journalists upon arriving at Singha Durbar to take the oath as a newly elected member of parliament, Jha noted that the upcoming term will be challenging and decisive in accelerating the country's politics and economy.

Recalling the 66-year history of Nepal's democracy, he emphasized the need to work in this term to achieve decades' worth of progress in just a few years. Jha clarified that in the context of the changing global political and economic environment, Nepal has no alternative but to accelerate its pace.

‘Our 66-year democratic journey must be taken to the speed of the next two to three decades by this term,’ he said, ‘The marathon pace is no longer sufficient; we are in a situation where we must cover the remaining journey by running at a 100-meter sprint speed.’

He mentioned that he takes the trust and votes given by the constituents very seriously and committed to diligently fulfilling the responsibilities entrusted by the people.

Stating that the support given by voters to his party in the election was significant, Jha mentioned that this has made them feel more responsible. He noted that the people have placed them in a comfortable position by giving both their hearts and votes, and he assured that he would not let the people's hope turn into disappointment.