Major political parties today reiterated that a new constitution
will guarantee economic prosperity of the country, provided a political commitment.
Emphasising on
employment creation, business-friendly environment for foreign investors and
development, the senior leaders of nine political parties – during a debate
organised by Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI)
and National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) – said that
they would work for new Nepal after the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections.
They also stressed on political stability for rapid economic
development. The country cannot afford a prolonged political transition, they
said, adding that post CA election political parties should prioritise economic
growth and development.
Nepali
Congress stalwart Dr Ram Sharan Mahat, on the occasion, said that the
government should be able to utilise untapped natural resources. At least 30
per cent of the GDP should be invested for rapid economic development, he said,
adding that Nepal can achieve faster economic growth through the development of
hydropower, agriculture and tourism sectors provided political commitment and
stability.
CPN-UML
leader Ishwor Pokhrel prioritised solution of energy crisis, promotion of professionalism
in agriculture, industry and tourism sectors, apart from employment creation,
whereas CP Mainali of the CPN-ML said that political stability, commitment and
investment-friendly laws will attract foreign investors.
The debate
though provided the public with an opportunity to question their leaders and
hear what they have to say, they got little chance to directly ask their leaders
on their parties' political and economic development agendas.
UCPN-Maoist, Nepali
Congress, CPN-UML, Madhesi Jana Adhikar Forum Democratic-Nepal, Madhesi Jana
Adhikar Forum-Nepal, Rastriya Prajatantra Party, Tarai-Madhesh Democratic Party
Nepal, Sadbhavana Party, and CPN-ML took part in the debate that was
coordinated by the private sector in association with the NGO working to strengthen
and expand democracy worldwide.
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