KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 8
The CPN (ML) has pledged to deliver on a host of agendas, including taking forward the proposal declaring Nepal a zone of peace if the party emerges victorious in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
In an appeal issued by the party with sickle and star as election symbol today, the party reaffirmed that it had taken a firm stand on issues related to strict citizenship policy, fully proportional representation electoral system, foreign policy based on principle of Panchasheel and non-alignment.
Furthermore, the party expressed that it felt the need for nationalist forces to unite to salvage the country from external interference and economic crisis.
The leftist party appealed to the voters as well as party cadres and leaders to join the party's campaign to alter those constitutional provisions widely criticised by the public for the greater good of the country.
The party also articulated its preference for a system having constitutional Head of State and directly-elected prime minister.
Furthermore, the party called for adopting the right policy that brings about good changes in the living standard of the people and ensures development for the country.
The party assessed that the State had been rendered weak due to unwanted external influence and interference in the wake of political changes at different times.
"Implementing common agendas while building a patriotic and progressive democratic force would mean rescuing the country from difficulties at present," the appeal read. General-secretary CP Mainali urged voters to exercise their franchise without any fear and contemplate seriously before casting their vote.
A version of this article appears in the print on November 9, 2022 of The Himalayan Times.
