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Govt a threat to democracy: Poudel



SINDHULI: The government is posing threat to democracy through its march to authoritarianism, according to Ram Chandra Poudel, a senior Nepali Congress (NC) leader.

The majority government is working towards centralizing power through its grip on big projects, military power and state bodies, charged Poudel at a press meet organized here by Nepal Press Union. The government is a failure in regards to development and prosperity of the country, he said.

He also lambasted the government decision to ban the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) led by Netra Bikram Chand ‘Biplav’ and demanded that the decision should be reconsidered.

Hinting at the government, CK Raut deal, Poudel said that no referendum can be held on issues that question nationality and democracy.

He also informed that the NC is launching ‘Madhesh Dialogue Campaign’. He went on to say that NC failed to execute the role of an effective opposition and in putting an end to factionalism in the party. “If time demands, I am ready to take the responsibility of leadership,” he said.

Publish Date : 23 March 2019 13:10 PM

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