Restoration of monarchy unlikely, Chief Minister says

KATHMANDU: Chief Minister of Gandaki Province Prithvi Subba Gurung has ruled out the possibility of revival of the monarchy in the country.

Inaugurating the 12th annual general assembly and newly-constructed building of Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) Baglung here Tuesday, Gurung said that the call for the revival of the dethroned monarchy is tantamount to seeking a flicker as an option to electricity.

The demand for restoration of the deposed monarchy is next to impossible, he added.

On a different note, the Chief Minister said that coronavirus infection has not only brought about challenges but also created opportunities as coronavirus outbreak has given opportunities to ensure a big achievement in the health sector.

“Coronavirus created a big challenge, it made all of us disappointed. But, there will be big achievements in the health sector in the post-COVID-19 period. Hospitals will be developed,” he claimed.

Saying that the Gandaki Province was working to ensure development to the people at the earliest possible time, he stated that development and good governance were the first priority of the Gandaki Province Government.

The three-storied building of the FNJ Baglung chapter was constructed at the cost of Rs 10.05 million.