Kathmandu. Jyotsna Shrestha, vice-president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), has announced her team for the upcoming elections. She announced her team under the leadership of FNCCI President Chandra Prasad Dhakal.

Candidate for the post of vice-president, Shrestha said that his faction, which has strong support from FNCCI President Dhakal, is sure to win. Stating that the current economic and business environment of Nepal was in a challenging situation, she said the role of the private sector was very important at this time. “Only if we all work together, we can improve the business environment in the country and make progress,” she said. A new government has been formed in the country and it has taken some positive steps. Hopefully, the country will pick up economic momentum. ’

However, the active role of all the private sector is necessary to move forward, she said. She urged the state to realize that the private sector is the main engine of the country’s economy and that it contributes more than 81 per cent to the country’s GDP, 86 per cent to employment and 80 per cent to revenue. He also said that the state should keep these issues in mind while formulating every policy, rules and laws.

He argued that the arrest of some businessmen has made the arrest of some businessmen serious as the state should fulfill the country’s desire for development and prosperity only when it takes the private sector into confidence. “We want to appeal to the government to stop the detention of any businessman only on the basis of allegations,” she said, adding that the businessmen have been helping the nation by producing goods, providing services, creating employment and collecting revenue through their businesses. A businessman is associated with the employment of thousands of people and the production÷flow of many goods and services. Therefore, the decision to detain a businessman should not be taken only on the basis of any allegations, she said.

He said that if the investigation is completed and if found guilty, action should be taken, and if such a thing is done, they will not have any objection and will send a message that there is a safe and stable investment environment in the country. He argues that investment can be expanded only if there is an environment in which entrepreneurs can operate their business confidently.

On the occasion, FNCCI President Chandra Prasad Dhakal expressed his support and cooperation to the Jyotsana Shrestha group. He said that the government should give importance to the contribution of the private sector which contributes to every sector of the country. The new team led by Josana Shrestha said that the unfinished work of the federation should be completed. Stating that the incumbent government has implemented the Private Sector Protection Plan, he said that it should be taken forward immediately. He also wished the Jyotsna Shrestha group for their victory in the upcoming elections as he has finally entered the election process despite being in favour of unanimous consent.

Giving information about his team, Sachin Dhakal said that Jyotsna Shrestha has come with a team to work in a policy level by collaborating between the private sector and the government. “To make Jyotsna Shrestha’s team victorious, it is not only about winning the people but also to work for the rights of the private sector,” said Dhakal, adding, “It is necessary to create an environment for industrial business in the country in the coming days.” ‘

Former treasurer of the federation, Shashi Kanta Agrawal, said that the old and new youths have come to the group with enthusiasm and can take the federation forward in a new way.

Similarly, former treasurer of FNCCI Gyanendra Lal Shrestha said that the Josana Shrestha Group could work for the welfare of industrialists and businessmen.

President of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Bhagirath Sapkota said that it has become a challenge to save the industrialists and entrepreneurs in the present situation.

He also said that the Jyotsna Group should be elected to form a federation that works for the rights of businessmen.

On the occasion, former vice-president of FNCCI Dinesh Shrestha underscored the need for policy reforms to protect the industrialists and entrepreneurs.

On the occasion, former president of FNCCI and president of SAARC Chamber of Commerce, Chadiraj Dhakal, said that Jyotsna Shrestha is an entrepreneur who understands Nepali industry and chamber movement. He also said that the group’s victory was necessary for the welfare of the businessmen.

Similarly, former Vice-President of FNCCI Umesh Lal Shrestha said that it is necessary to win over a strong group working for the rights and interests of industrialists in FNCCI.

On the occasion, FNCCI former senior vice-president Bhaskaranj Rajkarnikar said that the Nepali private sector is facing a difficult period. He said that the newly elected group should work for the welfare of industrialists and entrepreneurs.

Candidate for the post of senior vice-president of FNCCI Hemraj Dhakal said that he had worked efficiently in the interest of industrialists as vice-president of FNCCI in the past. He said that this group has moved ahead by covering all areas and it should be victorious.

Stating that Nepal’s industry and business was going through an extraordinary situation, he stressed the need for policy-level initiatives with the government in coming days. Shekhar Golchha, the former president of FNCCI, has been detained for investigation.