MP Barshaman Pun Criticizes Government's Policy and Program

Kathmandu. Nepali Communist Party MP Barshaman Pun has commented that the policy and program for the upcoming fiscal year 2083-2084 presented by the government has failed to grasp a clear roadmap and direction. Participating in the discussion on the policy and program in the House of Representatives meeting on Thursday, he expressed concern that this program is status quoist and may not address public expectations.

MP Pun also expressed dissatisfaction with the insufficient time provided for discussion on the policy and program. He stated that in the past, discussions used to last at least five days, after which the budget was prepared based on pre-budget discussions, but this time the time has been drastically reduced. He emphasized that the Prime Minister should face the questions of the opposition leaders in the parliament and justify his programs. Reminding that the public has high expectations from a government with near two-thirds support, he noted that there is a lack of coordination between the policy and program and the ruling party's electoral commitments. Speaking in the meeting, he said, 'Although it is the Prime Minister's policy and program, his presence and ownership seemed lacking. Presenting the proposal to thank the President himself and then not supporting it himself is a new and strange practice seen in the parliament. The ruling party's hundred-point action plan and the policy and program do not match. The government's priority is not clear in this.' Discussing Nepal's political achievements, he said that feudalism was abolished through a six-decade-long struggle, leading to the establishment of a federal, inclusive, democratic republic. However, he argued that the current government's policy and program has failed to connect these political achievements with economic and social transformation. He also advised the government to move forward with a clear vision.