KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 22
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, dismissed rumors from undisclosed sources regarding the government's stability as baseless and meaningless. He addressed the media on Sunday to clarify the matter.
Minister Gurung, who also serves as the government spokesperson, asserted that the coalition government, formed by the two major parties, Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML, will remain stable until the next general election in 2084.
"The NC and UML together hold 167 seats in parliament. No additional parties were required to secure a majority," he said, emphasizing that as long as these two major parties share the common vision of the alliance as essential for addressing national crises, no external factors could destabilize it.
He further claimed that the current government has rescued the nation from potential failure and has eradicated social intolerance. "The NC-UML consensus resembles the unity seen in 2048, 2056, and 2064. We aim to maintain this alliance and engage in healthy competition in the next election," Gurung reiterated.
He explained that delays in completing national pride projects were due to policy confusion, low revenue collection, and weak budget enforcement, all stemming from previous political instability. The current government, formed amidst such challenges and rising trade deficits, is now working diligently to demonstrate its capabilities.
Political stability and good governance remain top priorities for the government, alongside concluding the remaining tasks of the peace process.
Acknowledging that it is rare for the two largest parties in a parliamentary system to form a government together, Gurung stated that this coalition was established with a shared commitment to development, prosperity, and stability.
He also noted that in times of national political challenges, major parties have historically united. "This government was formed under such circumstances and is determined to achieve its objectives at any cost," Gurung emphasized.
