KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 10
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said today the government's anti-corruption steps had made traitors nervous.
Addressing a programme organised by Socialist Front in Hetauda, PM Dahal said the regressive forces had lost their sleep due to the government's drive against corruption. Stating that his government was working with the objective of addressing the concerns of people, PM Dahal said his government was ready to pay any price to root out corruption and ensure good governance.
"Those who had indulged in corrupt practices in the past while in power are trying to conspire against the government," he added.
PM Dahal said although the anti-government forces were trying to hatch conspiracy against the government, it would not back out from its anti-corruption drive. He urged the public to support the government in its effort to control corruption and ensure good governance. He said the Socialist Front was not created with the objective of gaining favourable results in the next elections but it was rather formed to protect the current political gains and constitution.
Stating that communist forces would not split due to minor issues, PM Dahal said the formation of the Socialist Front would prove that communist forces were ready to unite if necessary. He urged the public to unite to defeat regressive forces. He said the government would join the people on the street to protect the constitution and current political gains.
On a different note, PM Dahal said the current ruling alliance was formed to protect current political gains, promote good governance and ensure social justice. He accused the regressive forces of attacking the alliance leaders with Khukuri.
PM Dahal's remarks about attack on democratic and republican leaders comes in the wake of recent attack on Nepali Congress leader Mahendra Yadav. A few days ago, Shyam Sapkota, 47, a resident of Nuwakot, attacked Yadav while he was returning from Reporters Club after his speech.
A version of this article appears in the print on September 11, 2023, of The Himalayan Times.
