Broadly, anti-corruption strategies are categorized into three groups, namely, promotional (educational, awareness generating programs), preventive (systemic reforms) and punitive (sanctions and deterrence) measures.

The proclamation of election manifestos has become a ritualistic event that is never scrutinized after the political parties form the government, although this time the general public and the election analysts have aggressively been attacking the aims and agendas presented in the election manifestos of the political parties.

BAGLUNG, May 11: The 'Save Kaligandaki Campaign' has expressed displeasure over the political parties' indifference to include the agenda of Kaligandaki River conservation in their election manifestos.