CPN (US) gaining public trust: Chair Nepal

CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal has said his party was gaining public trust because it was established for the protection of the Constitution and republic.

Addressing the 10th national general convention of the party on Sunday, Chairman Nepal viewed democracy is still at risk in Nepal. "Party needs to be mobilized for people's sake," he stressed.

On the occasion, Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba said CPN (US) had played a significant role for the protection of democracy. It has importance in national politics, he said, expressing belief that the veteran leaders in CPN (US) would give a proper direction to national politics.

CPN (US) senior leader Jhalanath Khanal said all political parties need competition among each other for the country's development and good governance. He also highlighted people's democracy and socialist.

Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane stressed political unity for employment, quality education and addressing the cooperative’s problems.

Janamat Party's Chairman CK Raut viewed that if any political leader talks about ideal things, he/she should reflect on behavior.

Present system must not be weakened, according to Janata Samajbadi Party's Chairman Ashok Rai.

JSP Nepal's Chairman Upendra Yadav emphasized on amending the Constitution to end corruption.

Chairman of Rastriya Jana Morcha, Chitra Bahadur KC, suggested the party to devote itself to people and country.

Nagarik Unmukti Party's Chair Ranjita Shrestha believed the convention of the CPN (US) would come up with a new ideology.

 

PM Dahal emphasizes unity among all forces for country's development

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal asserted that all leftists and democratic forces should come on board for the greater good of the country and citizens.

Addressing the 10th national convention of the CPN (Unified Socialist) in Kathmandu Sunday, PM Dahal extended his best wishes to the party in preparing the course of action to expand party force and organization with real-time evaluation of the socialist revolution.

Recalling the efforts made to unify the CPN (Unified Socialist) and his party CPN (Maoist Center) while they were in the same front in the past, the Head of the Government expressed his confidence that the national convention would endorse new and revised ideologies for the party.

PM Dahal also saw the need for modification in the Marxist ideology as per the need of the country.

There are altogether 1,849 representatives taking part in the five-day convention which will elect the 299-member working committee and 21 office-bearers.

On a different note, PM Dahal shared that various files related to corruption were being searched and disclosed. "'Nothing significant has happened yet' is a wrong narrative. I am future-oriented and committed towards the prosperity of the nation," he observed.

 

10th national congress of CPN (US) begins today

The 10th national congress of CPN (Unified Socialist) is being held in Kathmandu from today.

The general convention will run for five days to elect a 299-member working committee along with 21 office-bearers.

Party Chair Madhav Kumar Nepal is scheduled to inaugurate the convention amidst the participation of senior leaders of various other political parties.

Prime Minister and CPN (MC) Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal will address the inaugural session of the convention, said CPN (US) leader Som Prasad Pandey.

A total of 1.849 delegates from across the country are coming to take part in the convention.

Senior leaders along with the delegates are scheduled to gather at Bhrikutimandap at 10 am and march towards the convention venue, Nepal Academy Convention Hall.

 

Parliament should be developed a place to amplify people's voice

National Assembly Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal has emphasized that the Parliament should be developed as a place to raise the voice of the people and draft laws necessary for building a prosperous Nepal.

In a message today on the occasion of Parliament Day, Dahal mentioned that the supreme institution of people's representation is a representation of various ideas, philosophies and political parties. "We should all express our collective commitment on the occasion of Parliament Day to raise the dignity of the Parliament and to remain honest towards giving people a real feel of democracy and change," he said.

In the message Chairperson Dahal has expressed his belief that this day commemorating the day when parliamentary exercise began in Nepal would inspire all people's representatives, political parties, civil society and media persons to become more honest, committed and responsible towards parliamentary supremacy, rule of law and democracy.

Parliament Day is celebrated every year today marking the maiden meeting of the first elected Parliament of Nepal on Asar 16, 2016 BS.