Taking part in the deliberations on the government's policy and program in parliament on Friday, UCPN (Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal said the government's policy and program wa" "borin"." "Though political parties stood united after the devastating earthquake with the resolution of rebuilding the nation, this has not been reflected in actio"," said Dahal.Terming the government's plan uplift the country's status as a developing nation by 2022 as cosmetic, Dahal said it would be next to impossible with the current vision. He also criticized the government policy and program for lacking clarity" "As the program does not have any specific priority, it seems the government will not succeed in accomplishing muc"," said Dahal.
He also accused the ruling parties of taking advantage of the flexibility shown by the opposition side" "We cannot address the aspirations of the people unless we correct our working styl"," he said.
Dahal stressed on prioritizing agro-based industry and maximum utilization of natural resources.
UCPN (Maoist) has registered an amendment motion on the policy and program of the government, expressing its dissatisfaction on many issues. Registering amendment motion, UCPN (Maoist) Chief Whip Giriraj Mani Pokhrel said that government policy and program fails to address the issue of trade deficit and immediate need of reconstruction.
Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal, Tarai Madhes Democratic Party, Rastriya Janamorcha, Tharuhat Tarai Party Nepal and Khambuwan National Front have registered amendment proposal on government's policy and program.
Meanwhile, lawmakers from the ruling parties have stressed on unity among major political parties for effective implementation of the government's policy and program.
CPN-UML Vice-Chairperson Bidya Bhandari appreciated the policy and program for focusing on reconstruction and local election" "Though it appears traditional, it is enough for immediate reconstruction of the countr"," said Bhandari.
Nepali Congress lawmaker Gyanendra Bahadur Karki also urged the political parties for maintaining unity for fast-tracking development activities and reconstruction of the country" "The policy and program demands unity among major political parties for implementatio"," said Karki.
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