Congress MP Karna Criticizes Government's Economic Policy as 'Misleading'

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress MP Ranjeet Karna has commented that the government has written the policy and program for the upcoming financial year in a 'misleading' manner. He said this while participating in the discussion on the policy and program for the upcoming financial year in the National Assembly meeting on Thursday. Mentioning that the government has set a target of 7 percent economic growth, Karna claimed that this target cannot be achieved under any circumstances in the current situation. MP Karna stated that at least 35 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) investment is required to achieve the economic goal, and it does not seem possible in the current situation. He reminded that the government easily makes tall claims but has an old precedent of not being able to spend on development. For transparency and accountability, he also suggested the government to arrange for the submission of the sector-wise production and expenditure details to the parliament every three months. Questioning the Prime Minister's working style, he said, 'Where is this style of governance where MPs cannot even meet the Prime Minister? The policy and program recently published by the government have raised very good points. But there is also a suspicion that it might have been written misleadingly. The government has set a target of 7 percent economic growth. What are the bases for achieving this target? For that, we need at least 35 percent of GDP investment. Which is not possible in any way in today's context.' Similarly, MP Karna also expressed dissatisfaction with the government's plan to resolve the cooperative crisis. He warned that although the fund established by the government seems victim-friendly, it could have fatal consequences in the long run. He said, 'We easily make tall claims. And an arrangement should also be made to submit the accountability and report of sector-wise production and expenditure to this House every three months. This also creates transparency. The cooperative crisis must be resolved. Although the plan brought by the government seems victim-friendly, it is fatal for the long term.'