Opposition Party Criticizes Government's Handling of Youth Expectations

Kathmandu. The main opposition party Nepali Congress has stated that the great hope that had spread among the country's youth due to the current government's activities and style of work is now turning into disappointment.

In the House of Representatives meeting on Wednesday, Congress MP Gita Gurung, on behalf of the party, said that although the youth had great expectations from the Prime Minister, who is said to represent the new generation, that trust is now eroding.

 ‘The youth across the country had great hopes in you, but today I have to say with sadness that those hopes are gradually turning into disappointment,’ said MP Gurung.    

MP Gurung questioned the Prime Minister's surprise-giving work style. Stating that the democratic system and the rule of law run on 'predictability', she said, ‘The state is not like a birthday party, where surprises are always given. Such a style raises questions about democratic values and the rule of law.’

She stated that the economic recession, stock market decline, rising inflation, and the queue of youth going abroad at the airport are depicting the real situation of the country. Accusing the state of brutally suppressing youth like Gen Z activists Majid Ansari and Sarishma Thapa, she alleged that the government has adopted a vindictive style to suppress independent press and citizen voices.  

Urging the Prime Minister to move forward in the right direction of nation-building rather than towards failure, she warned that if accountability is not shown to the parliament and the trust of the youth is not maintained, further challenges will arise in the future.