KATHMANDU: Vice President of the Nepali Congress, Dhanraj Gurung, stated that Nepal’s system is fundamentally sound, but it is the prevailing political tendencies that need to change.

During the launch of the book “Prajatantrik Darpan, 2081” at a program organized by the Democratic Thoughts Society Makwanpur chapter in Hetauda city today, Gurung emphasized that curbing negative political tendencies would help reduce public despair.

Gurung reaffirmed the Nepali Congress’s commitment to fighting corruption, stating, “NC is against corruption. We can begin the anti-corruption drive from ourselves.”

He pledged the party’s cooperation in bringing corrupt leaders to justice.

At the event, district president of the party Buddha Lama highlighted the crucial role of the Democratic Thoughts Society in strengthening democracy.

Central Chairman of the Society, Kulchandra Wagle, stressed the importance of linking the Society’s institutional development with democracy, the federal government, and the people.

Former central chairman of the Society, Dr. Kedar Narsingh KC, emphasized the role of intellectuals in the Society in safeguarding democracy from potential threats.

The event also saw the conferring of the Democratic Fighter Awards on Ashok Shrestha, Yadav Raj Parajuli, Parameshwor Blon, Harinanda Kharel, and the late Ishwor Chandra Agrawal.

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