AIPEX MPs Criticize Government's Policy and Program

Kathmandu. CPN (UML) MPs have alleged that the policy and program for the upcoming fiscal year presented by the government in the Federal Parliament has not met public expectations. In the discussion held in the House of Representatives on Thursday, UML MPs claimed that the program brought by the government lacks a clear roadmap for governance, economic, and social development. UML MP Suhang Nemwang commented that the government could not present a program based on public trust and questions. He mentioned that the country is burdened by economic dependence and stated that a clear roadmap and strong resolve for building a self-reliant economy are not visible in the policy and program. Nemwang said that a market without production and a dream of distribution will only remain in speeches, emphasizing that Nepal must pursue the path of a production-oriented economy. He stated that good governance comes from a strong system, not from fear, and argued that physical development alone will not bring prosperity as long as a section of society remains hungry and neglected. Speaking on the issue of constitutional amendment, he said that it should be for the protection of people's rights and progress, not just for amendment. He stated that the constitution will be stabilized not only by the majority's numbers but also by the nation's common sentiment and consensus. He said, 'A clear roadmap and strong resolve for building a self-reliant economy are nowhere to be seen in this policy and program. The country cannot reach its destination carrying the burden of this insulting dependence.' Similarly, UML Chief Whip Ain Mahar accused the Prime Minister and ministers of the government of appearing indifferent to the policy and program. Mahar expressed dissatisfaction that although the Prime Minister was expected to listen seriously while the policy and program were being presented, he got up and left in the middle. He questioned whether this policy and program was written by the government itself or brought from somewhere else. Mahar expressed regret that the people's movement of 2062/63 and the martyrs were not respectfully remembered, and said that the debate on constitutional amendment has created further suspicion. He said, 'I was disheartened by the kind of despair and the indifference of the Prime Minister and ministers. This policy and program is the government's, so why are the Prime Minister and ministers themselves indifferent and despairing towards the government's policy and program?' MP Kshirj Thapa commented that the government's policy and program has failed to provide a clear ideological and structural direction to the country. He argued that the socialist-oriented economy envisioned by the constitution is not reflected in the policy and program, and the basis of the revenue policy is not clear. Thapa emphasized entrepreneurship based on technology and research, stating that digitalization alone should not be the basis for economic transformation. He suggested making one of the two airports, besides Tribhuvan International Airport, focused on foreign employment and the other on tourism to reduce the pressure on Tribhuvan International Airport. UML MPs commented that the policy and program has only become a declaration, as concrete programs in the fields of education, health, and social security have not been introduced.