CPN Leader Rajendra Pandey Calls for Unity Against Anti-People Government Policies

Kathmandu. Nepal Communist Party leader Rajendra Pandey has called for political parties to unite and prepare for struggle in defense of national independence against the government's anti-people pace.nbsp;

Speaking at a program organized at Dialogue Dabali in the capital on Saturday, he asserted that the system that emerged from great sacrifice and the government's illegal actions have become a challenge for the people.

On the occasion of the 49th Jugedi Kisan Sangharsha Diwas and 35th Kisan Sangharsha Diwas, leader Pandey accused the country's geopolitics of being in a severe crisis, with the current government being the main cause. He claimed that the shortsightedness of the Communist parties was the main reason for immature and anti-people forces coming to power.nbsp;

'Due to our past mistakes, anti-people elements are in government; there is no alternative but to unite and struggle against them,' Pandey said. Pandey accused the government's policies and budget of prioritizing the wealthy class over the interests of the poor, landless, and middle-class citizens. He claimed that the government has directly burdened ordinary citizens by imposing value-added tax (VAT) on electricity consumption exceeding 50 units. He also stated that taxes have been increased in the education and health sectors.

He said, 'The National Independent Party has a two-thirds majority government. In the recently introduced budget, VAT has been imposed on electricity above 50 units, which directly affects ordinary people and breaks the backs of the poor.'nbsp;

Pandey stated that the state does not consider the 1.3 million landless families across the country, who have applied for permanent settlement, as citizens. 'They are being harassed by bulldozers and are now being taken to holding centers. It is unclear whether it is a jail or a place to stay,' he added.

Considering Nepal's current geopolitical situation challenging, Pandey said, 'While we need to maintain a balanced relationship with India, China, and America, diplomatic complexities are increasing. All these developments have put us in a very difficult situation, and this situation is likely to worsen.'

At the program, Nepal Communist Party central member Balram Baskota also expressed concern over the country's challenging geopolitical situation. 'Imperialist America has started misusing Nepali territory to encircle socialist China; revolutionaries must be vigilant about this,' he said.

Akhil Nepal Kisan Mahasangh in-charge Baldev Chaudhary said that the rebellion by farmers in Jugedi 49 years ago was the fundamental basis for the change in Nepali farmers and the country. He accused the current government of favoring the rich and upper class and playing a game that further pushes the poor and oppressed classes into crisis.

Mahasangh coordinator Chitrabahadur Shrestha clarified the dignity and glory of the Jugedi Kisan Sangharsha, stating it was a historic event of farmer struggle and liberation.

Similarly, farmer leader Nahendra Khadka expressed commitment to achieving socialist revolution by following the path of the Jugedi Kisan Sangharsha, while leader Ranendra Barali emphasized the need to intensify the struggle against the government's illegal actions against the landless. Mahasangh co-coordinator Ramkumar Gyawali said that farmer organizations should unite rather than divide and counter the government's anti-farmer steps.