Nepali Congress central member and Education Department head Nain Singh Mahar said that economic indicators have turned positive during the first year of the NC and CPN-UML coalition government.

He, however, said that questions have been raised about the implementation of the seven-point agreement, including good governance and constitutional amendments.

He said so while speaking at an interaction titled “People and Government “organized by the School of Democracy in Kathmandu on Monday.

“Many new policies and regulations have been formulated; lawmaking processes have gained momentum. It has been said that this has made it easier for the businesspersons to do trade,” he mentioned, adding, “Important issues like long-stalled peace process work and amendment of the Citizenship Act have also been finalized.”

According to him, an online system has been developed to make it easier for the service seekers to receive services from government offices. It is itself a great achievement for the country that a politically stable government has been formed, he added.

Leader Mahar said that all these works have shown a ray of hope to the people.

He, however, noted that questions have been raised pertaining to the purpose of government operations, direction of implementation, and overall management.

“The seven-point agreement, including constitutional amendments, reached during the formation of the government a year ago has not been implemented yet,” Mahar said. “The government has not been able to do much in controlling corruption and providing good governance, which the people have been hoping for.”

Mahar is preparing to formally file his candidacy for the post of General Secretary in the 15th General Convention of the Nepali Congress.