Kathmandu. Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has warned the government not to show arrogance on the basis of numbers.

Speaking at a program organized in Sunsari, the Nepali Congress urged the government to be accountable and address the issues of people’s livelihood. Here are five questions and suggestions made by Thapa to the government.

Thapa urged the government to be accountable and expressed concern over the lack of accountability due to power in the government. He said that the Rastriya Swatantra Party had got the mandate to run the government with a two-thirds majority with a huge majority, but it was not run properly.

Recalling that the government which had got majority in the past failed to run smoothly, Thapa urged the government to be accountable. “We respect the mandate of the RSP to run the government,” Thapa said, adding, “But the government should be responsible.” Recalling that the term of the party which had secured a comfortable majority in the past has not been completed, he wished that such a thing should not happen.

Thapa urged Prime Minister Balendra Shah to take into consideration the constitutional limit just because he has two-thirds majority and is popular. “Let the government keep in mind, no one can violate the constitution and laws,” Thapa said. ’

Thapa said that the settlements of squatters cannot be demolished just because they have power and position. “If the government manages the settlements, it will be with us,” Thapa said, adding, “Can we demolish the settlements without managing the squatters?” He warned them to work according to the responsibility laid down by the law even though it was the responsibility to vacate the encroachment. Thapa expressed anger over the government’s arbitrary arrest of industrialists, businessmen and bankers.

“The contractor was picked up by police from his house for not giving him time to meet the minister,” Thapa said, adding, “We heard that the CEO of the bank was also arrested without any reason.” Thapa warned not to arrest anyone who is not satisfied. “There is disagreement on the activities against the law and the NC will retaliate if such acts are repeated,” Thapa said. Thapa said that the Nepali Congress is alive and not to feel weak. “The government should not be arrogant just because we have the numbers,” Thapa said.

Where is the seriousness of the citizen’s livelihood?

KATHMANDU: NC President Thapa has urged the government to be serious on the issue concerning the livelihood of the general public. He drew the attention of the government that the crisis in the Middle East has affected the daily lives of the citizens. “The hike in fuel prices has affected people’s lives,” said Thapa. The government should work for this. ’

Thapa said that the price of daily essentials has increased due to the increase in transportation cost and cost of transportation. “The increase in fuel prices has affected the farmers who irrigate with pumps. The fertilizer has not been managed. There is a problem in the construction sector,” Thapa said, “We are ready to cooperate so that the government becomes responsible.” ’

He accused the government of trying to enjoy its popularity by saying that it has released a few crores of rupees to the victims of cooperatives. NC President Thapa urged the government to resolve the problems seen in health insurance. “We started the health insurance,” Thapa said. Let the government be organized. ’

Stating that the people of the border areas have been facing problems due to the restriction of goods above Rs 100 at the border, he urged the people of the border areas to be sensitive on this issue. He said the NC was ready to provide support if the government calls for it. Thapa said, “Where are you, Prime Minister? We want to discuss. ’

Don’t play with the constitutional amendment

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Thapa questioned the task force formed by the government to amend the constitution and urged the government not to consider the issue of constitution amendment as a game. He said that the sentiments of Nepalis are enshrined in the constitution of 2072. “There are some undesirable issues in the constitution. “It needs to be amended,” Thapa said, adding, “Mind you, this is a matter related to emotion.” “Don’t make the constitution amendment a matter of play. “The constitution cannot be amended just by sitting with two or four people,” Thapa said. Stating that the sentiments of a diverse society could lead to accidents if their aspirations were not addressed properly, he said the NC was also concerned in the debate on constitution amendment.

Demand for action against the culprits on September 24

Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has demanded an investigation into the Sept 24 incident and book the culprits. “The Genji movement took place on September 23 and 24. An investigation committee was also formed under the coordination of former judges,” Thapa said, “Although the committee had forwarded the process of action by submitting a report on the matter of September 23, the incident of September 24 should also be investigated.” “Most of the people have lost their lives on September 24,” Thapa said, adding, “The culprits should be brought to book.” He demanded that the report of the National Human Rights Commission be made public on the Jenji movement.

Get serious about good governance

Thapa urged the government to be serious about the issue of good governance. He said that the jurisdiction of the commission formed by the government to investigate the property of people holding public office should be clear.

Saying that they are ready to take the exam if they have made a mistake in the matter of good governance, are the Prime Minister and the government ministers ready to participate in this test? He asked. Thapa said that the questions raised about the ministers should be investigated. “What is the legal source in the property details of the ministers? Thapa said that the question should be from where the family earned it, adding that everyone has the right to acquire property in a legitimate way.