CM Thapa’s commitment to address people’s demand
There was a responsibility to address the agitation launched against the naming of Koshi State and other issues related to this on the basis of consensus, he shared.
BIRATNAGAR: Chief Minister of Koshi State, Uddhav Thapa, has expressed commitment to address people’s aspiration of State’s development, prosperity, good governance and social justice.
Making public the ‘State government’s commitment paper’ at the office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers today, Chief Minister Thapa mentioned the need and importance of province structure on its strong foundation making implementation of federalism effective.
There was a responsibility to address the agitation launched against the naming of Koshi State and other issues related to this on the basis of consensus, he shared.
The commitment paper reads, “Koshi State government declared Padam Limbu Lajehang after he died in course of demonstration launched against the naming of Koshi State and extended tribute towards martyr Limbu as well as wished all injured in the agitation a speedy recovery.”
“The naming of the province is for the people of the province. There is no doubt that there should be ownership of the province folks in the naming of the state. It is the duties and responsibilities of the State government and State Assembly to address the reaction, dissatisfaction and protest that surfaced towards naming through talks and discussion. I on behalf of the government express commitment to resolve problems including all questions raised in the naming of the province by maintaining mutual consensus among all political parties including the main opposition”, said CM Thapa.
Stating that the state government was always ready to address the genuine demands issues by all agitating sides, he requested all political parties represented in the State Assembly, agitating sides and Koshi province folks for necessary support for the same.
The Chief Minister expressed commitment that the government could not be isolated from people’s problems, adding the state government was actively involved in the control and treatment of dengue and lumpy skin diseases seen in the state.
Mentioning that the Koshi State government was serious to address all problems linked with the disaster, CM Thapa viewed that the province government is preparing to take a vote of confidence within 10 days.
He further said that process to construct four Bailey bridges—two in Panchthar and two in Sankhuwasabha has been forwarded, saying the state government has demanded Rs 10 million from Finance Ministry for the prevention, control and treatment of the dengue outbreak at Dharan of Sunsari.
