Nain Singh Mahar Calls for End to Government's Intimidating Tactics and Focus on Development

Dadeldhura. Nepali Congress leader and former president of Nepal Student Union, Nain Singh Mahar, has stated that the current government must stop the inhumane act of intimidating the public and demolishing houses. Addressing a press conference organized by the Nepal Press Union in Dadeldhura today, leader Mahar said that land and people are equally essential for the country, but the government appears to be insensitive to the people's livelihoods.

In another context, leader Mahar accused the government of attempting to undermine the supremacy of parliament by fleeing the parliamentary session and ruling through ordinances. He expressed concern that this could lead to the executive branch encroaching upon the traditions and independence of the judiciary, contrary to the concept of separation of powers, and that the rule of law might be jeopardized.

He stated that the government should not remain a mute spectator to the cooperative fraud cases where the hard-earned money of millions of savers across the country has been lost, and the problem should be resolved quickly. He added that extreme price hikes have broken the backs of the common people, and the government's insensitivity is evident from the inhumane treatment of lactating mothers in slum settlements.

Shifting focus from national politics to the development of his home district, leader Mahar demanded that the dream projects of Dadeldhura be given top priority in the upcoming fiscal year's budget by all three tiers of government. He emphasized the speedy implementation of projects such as the Dadeldhura Airport construction, the development of a medical college, and large multipurpose projects like West Seti and Pancheshwar. Mahar stated that over 2 billion rupees of the budget allocated for Dadeldhura last year were cut, and this government should not reduce the budget allocated for Dadeldhura to date.

Expressing concern over the immediate problems of local citizens, he said that immediate steps must be taken to control the menace caused by wild animals like monkeys and boars in all 52 wards of the district. Furthermore, he stressed the need for upgrading rural roads that have become deadly, improving hospital management, reconstructing dilapidated drinking water projects, expanding technical education for youth, and creating youth employment by developing agriculture and tourism in Dadeldhura district.

Responding to journalists' queries about the internal politics of the Nepali Congress, Mahar clarified that he is in favor of building a unified, dynamic, and transformed Congress, rising above factionalism. He stated that the Congress must now come forward more strongly in defense of democracy, parliamentary supremacy, and press freedom.

Finally, thanking the people of Dadeldhura and the media for their continuous support, leader Mahar pledged to always work as a strong bridge between the people of Dadeldhura and Singha Durbar.