NAWALPARASI: Nepali Congress General Secretary Shashank Koirala today stressed on the need for everyone to unite for sake of country's development.

Koirala made the remarks during a programme held to felicitate the newly elected local body representatives from his party and review the recently held local level polls at the Deuchuli Municipality of Nawalparasi on Sunday.

He also claimed that the NC will emerge victorious in the local level polls scheduled for September 18 in Province 2 and spearhead the country's progress.

The NC General Secretary also stated that preparations were underway to create employment in the country to provide jobs to thousands of youth.

He further called on the local representatives to be mindful of the farmers' families when formulating plans.