DHANUSHA, JULY 23

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, has said the conservation of Chure region is not possible until its encroachment is stopped.

Speaking at a press meet organized by the Nepali Congress (NC) Dhanusha District Executive Office on Wednesday, he reasoned that the existing water crisis in Terai/Madhes was largely due to Chure encroachment and exploitation.

He added that the government is serious on addressing the water issue in Madhesh, promising a substantive decision to this regard soon. Singh also utilised the press meet to say that unhealthy competition within the party would not do good for anyone, but weakens party.

The DPM who is also the former General Secretary of the NC stressed the need of cooperation and coordination in the party to further consolidate it.

Stating that achievements will fall under risk if the NC weakens, he called for further strengthening the party for what he said institutional development of federal democratic republic.

The chiefs of local governments present on the occasion thanked the Minister for the allocation of ever-highest budget to the local levels this time.