KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has vowed to make the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) institutionally and structurally stronger in the days to come.
Taking part in the meeting with the NHRC office-bearers at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar on Wednesday, the Prime Minister said his efforts would be directed for making the Commission strong.
“Nepal’s national and international image is measured on the basis of the NHRC’s status. NHRC’s nature, functioning and institutional and structural strength determines the priority given to it in the country, I will do my best to equip it better both institutionally and structurally,” PM Dahal said.
Stating that he was serious regarding making democracy and the democratic system stronger, he stressed on the need of protecting and promoting democracy, the rule of law and the human rights by rendering the NHRC’s all seven provincial structures stronger.
“This government is serious towards protection of human rights, ‘ the Prime Minister asserted.
During the meeting, the NHRC office-bearers stressed the need of restructuring the NHRC in line with the federal structure. They also said the government’s cooperation was expected for enhancing the resources and the budget for the Commission.
The NHRC officials urged the Prime Minister to keep in priority for the formulation of the required Acts and Regulations of the NHRC.
In the meeting, the PM expressed his commitment to fulfilling the NHRC’s all demands and call attention in a planned manner.
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