National consensus must help resolve problems: PM Dahal

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said all political parties and their leaderships should be united to address the problems that surfaced on economic and social fronts to ensure good governance and prosperity.

Responding to the queries made in the ongoing parliamentary discussion on the government policies and programs on Saturday, PM Dahal stressed the need for a national consensus that helps to build a unified perspective to resolve national problems and address people's needs and aspirations.

"In a way or other, a national consensus is imperative," PM Dahal said, adding that political unity will enable us to cope up with existing problems, corruption, and aberrations.

He shared that the government's attention was drawn toward entire anomalies in the country. Money laundering is taken as a serious issue, while equal attention is paid to the revenue sector which needs correction and reform. All parties' support and cooperation are required for the reform, he stressed.

Dahal reminded me that his third stint as PM had both challenges and opportunities. Time has come for 'self-correction' and reflection, he stated, "I am feeling that I am going through an ordeal now. I've resolved to commit myself to good governance, social justice, and prosperity."

He further viewed all sides' cooperation as essential to make successful the prosperity drive. PM Dahal was of the view that he felt the government and people were connected and together at present.

The PM said that parliament is a platform to explore recommendations after holding constructive interactions in the interests and concerns of the country and people.

The PM argued that all should shift their focus on making our democracy further robust and cultured. PM Dahal reiterated that the current government is firm on working for the cause of good governance, social justice, and prosperity by addressing the country's current challenges.

Likewise, the PM said the government's policies and programs have prioritized the issues of long-term importance along with its commitment made to the international community and periodic plans as well.

Responding to the queries of the lawmakers, the PM stated that the policies and programs document has outlined the government's policy-level priorities, and other detailed programs would be addressed through the budget.

The policies and programs have translated the national aspirations and have forwarded concrete programs with firm determinations in making a just Nepal by safeguarding national sovereignty, territorial indivisibility, and national interests.

Furthermore, the PM argued that the policies and programs have incorporated the issues to strengthen federalism, revive the economy, modernize and commercialize agriculture, promote the industrial sector, and scale up production and employment.

The PM also vowed to bring special programs in the new budget for increasing agricultural production and creating employment, and this shall create a new atmosphere in all 753 local levels.

He stated that timely completion of the development projects, access to public service and quality enhancement, reforms in governance, corruption control and social justice, and law and order are the key issues that have been duly addressed in the government's policies and programs.

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