KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Oli has advised Maoist Center Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda to stop making threats against the government. 

At a Non-Resident Nepali Association event in Kathmandu on Sunday, he cautioned that such intimidation won’t assist Prachanda in returning to power.

PM Oli stated that, although he doesn’t use force, he has the ability to convince people to lay down their arms. 

In response to Dahal’s recent comments, he declared that the time for threats has passed, emphasizing, “We know how to make people lay down weapons.”

He pointed out that Nepal’s development can be achieved through collaborative efforts, mentioning that the essential infrastructure is already in place. However, he stressed that having access to technology and equipment is not enough for progress.

PM Oli urged the Non-Resident Nepali Association to uphold integrity, stay united, and avoid political disputes, assuring them that the government would not meddle in their activities. 

Reflecting on his 1999 visit to Moscow, he recounted conversations with Upendra Mahato about the campaign for non-residential Nepalese, reaffirming the government’s dedication to recognizing and supporting NRNs.