LAHAN: CPN Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday, said that he is committed towards not letting commission mongers and corrupt walk freely, stating development of the country is in a mess due to them.

"Development cannot be imagined without good governance. Action should be taken against the corrupt to maintain good governance. The government will take stern steps for the same," said Dahal while laying the foundation stone for upgrading the East-West Postal Highway at Bariyarpatti of Siraha.

Saying political revolution has now concluded, he expressed the view that Nepal would be made a prosperous country in the world within five to ten years with a new revolution of development.

Likewise, Dahal also said that the left alliance had assured people of good governance, stability, development and prosperity through its common manifesto and claimed that the incumbent government, which has garnered nearly two-thirds majority, would fulfil people's wish and aspirations.

Saying the plan of upgrading the postal highway — which is considered the lifeline of Madhes — was forwarded during his term as the Prime Minister, he said the process would not be obstructed in any pretext.

Similarly, Minister for Physical Planning and Transport, Raghubir Mahaseth, said that all political parties should stand together for the development and prosperity of the country.

He also said that the government would take action against those contractors who failed to complete the construction task within the deadline.

Likewise, Chief Minister of Province 2, Lalbabu Raut, expressed determination that the provincial government would present itself strongly to control corruption.