Remaining works of peace process to be completed thru consensus: PM Dahal

KATHMANDU, Jan 21: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal  has expressed the belief that the remaining works of the peace process would be completed on the basis of consensus.

Addressing a special news conference organized at the Tribhuvan International Airport upon returning home after attending the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) today, he reiterated that the bill on Truth and Reconciliation Commission would be taken to its logical conclusion. 

The PM stated that discussions are on with all sides and the remaining works of the peace process would be concluded through consensus immediately after the commencement of the upcoming session of the Federal Parliament. 

"We have made preparations on the Truth and Reconciliation Bill after holding discussions with all. It has landed in the parliamentary committee after finalization from the sub-committee. It will be taken to the full house once the parliament session opens and concluded with priority," he said. Prime Minister Dahal said he is working to have the bill decided through consensus.

The Prime Minister said the government's works have been expedited and the ministers also have been directed to carry out works accordingly. "Ministers would be made to work providing them with a target and we will take decisions accordingly if the responsibilities are not carried out in the right manner," he added. 

According to the PM, although Nepal's bureaucracy is not weak in terms of efficiency and experience, there is some lacking when it comes to promptness, seriousness and courage to take initiation. He shared that he has been regularly holding discussions with the Chief Secretary, secretaries and the bureaucracy.