KATHMANDU: Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ emphasized the challenges he faced in facilitating non-resident citizenship with economic, social, and cultural rights.
Speaking at a program at Baluwatar in Kathmandu on Tuesday, Prime Minister Dahal underscored the rigorous efforts required to establish legal provisions, despite the constitutional framework in place.
“I have made great strides to secure non-resident citizenship with economic, social, and cultural rights for non-resident Nepalese within the constitution. Even after its provision, we persisted in the legal battle,” he said.
“After extensive struggle and determination, we have achieved a breakthrough. Fifty million non-resident Nepalis have been enabled to acquire this citizenship – a monumental accomplishment,” he asserted in his speech.
The Prime Minister disclosed that under his leadership, the government has proposed the citizenship bill to the President, thereby paving the way for non-residents to obtain Nepalese citizenship.
“I have recently entrusted the non-resident Nepalese citizenship to the association’s president, Kul Acharya, and Badri KC,” he added.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Dahal provided the NRN citizenship certificates to Executive Chairman of Association of NRNs, Badri KC, and Chairman Kul Acharya amidst a function organized at his residence, Baluwatar, on Tuesday.
District Administration Office, Kathmandu, had issued an NRN citizenship certificate in the name of Executive Chairman KC on Monday, while District Administration Office, Parbat to Chairman Acharya on Sunday.
“On this momentous occasion, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all, including Kulji. I am confident that millions of non-resident Nepalis around the globe comprehend the magnitude of the struggle and initiative behind this citizenship. This understanding will also be disseminated to all our friends and the entire Nepali community,” stated Prime Minister Dahal.
He highlighted the government’s commitment to addressing various issues concerning non-resident Nepalis through policy, budget allocations, and programs.
Notably, the Prime Minister underscored the reduction of the minimum foreign investment limit from 50 million to 20 million rupees, facilitating more significant opportunities for non-resident Nepalis.
Furthermore, legal provisions have been established to enable non-resident Nepalis to participate in the secondary market of securities, while their inclusion in the contribution-based social security through the social security fund has been effectively implemented.
“This appears to be a historic milestone. Over three lakh workers have already embraced this movement, and we anticipate a surge in this number in the near future. I urge the Non-Resident Nepali Association to provide institutional support,” he urged.
Prime Minister Dahal also expressed his confidence that the National Convention of the Non-Resident Nepalese Association would foster a unified and robust leadership.
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