Communist Party Criticizes Rastriya Swatantra Party's Documents

Kathmandu. The Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) has stated that the documents passed by the recently concluded general convention of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have sought to weaken the fundamental structure of democracy and republic.

CPN Chief Whip Yuvraj Dulal warned in the House of Representatives meeting on Sunday that some ideas that have come under the guise of popularity could push the country back into conflict. While congratulating the RSP and its chairman Rabi Lamichhane on the successful completion of their first general convention in Sauraha, Chitwan, Dulal questioned the party's policies and intentions.

"The power that has come covered by the veil of popularity is trying to 'sabotage' our republican structure, we must be aware of this," he said. MP Dulal said that it is a betrayal of the people to ask for votes by saying that the provinces and local levels will be empowered during the elections and then adopt a policy of abolishing those very structures. He said, "Those who do not have the basic knowledge that federalism cannot exist without the presence of provinces should come to politics only after studying politics."

He alleged that although the government talks about cutting administrative expenses and abolishing structures, in practice, it is increasing expenses by gathering a crowd of secretaries and advisors in the ministries. "On one hand, giving sweet speeches about frugality, and on the other hand, plundering the state treasury by appointing advisors as never before in history," he criticized the government.