Present government is for development and prosperity: UML General Secretary

DANG: CPN (UML) General Secretary Shanker Pokhrel has said two big parties – UML and the Nepali Congress – together formed the present government to ensure the country's development along with political stability.

Addressing a programme organized by the UML Dang Publicity and Publications Department at local Ghorahi today, he urged one and all to extend cooperation to the government which is working in favour of political stability, improvement of the economy and promotion of good governance in the country.

The programme was organized to honour the newly-elected office bearers, central representatives, the provincial representatives and members of the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) Dang Chapter.

Terming as untimely tune the 'unnecessary' comments regarding the government's longevity by those who want to foment anarchy and turmoil in the country, he drew the attention of all sides to stand for the nation and people by extending constructive support to the government rather than merely criticizing it.

"The development construction and economic aspects of the country have been affected due to the political instability. It takes some time to get the expected results in such situation. Development construction works have gained pace after the formation of this government. Let us have patience, development-construction will take momentum along with improvement in the economy," the UML General Secretary said.

He also called on the entrepreneurs to invest confidently, saying the government was ready to extend support in favour of the industrialists and businessmen.

Leader Pokhrel also on the occasion said that a six-member team was carrying out works on governance reforms.

Congratulating the FNJ new leadership, he drew the attention of the media for extending cooperation to and working in collaboration with the government understanding its spirit and aspirations.

On the occasion, FNJ Dang Chapter president Santosh Subedi, Publication Department Chief Sangeeta Basyal, Press Chautari Dang president Prem Bahadur Ramja, among the speakers talked about the contemporary political situation of the country, and the rights and interests of the journalists.