Development works in Karnali will be given priority: Chair Prachanda

By Netra Shahi, Jumla, Nov. 8: CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has claimed that the victory of the ruling coalition in the November 20 election is sure and that the government to be formed after the election will give Karnali a top priority for development.

Addressing an election rally of the leftist-democratic alliance here, the former Prime Minister pledged black topping as well as widening of the roads in Karnali, and that the coalition government of the leftist-democratic alliance to be formed after the election will give this task a priority.

He viewed that Karnali was oppressed by the feudal state in the past.

The Maoist Center Chair was of the view for establishing an academy on Sinja as Sinja civilization was a pride of the country.

Development and preservation of Sinja civilization is important for not only Jumla but also for Nepal, said Chairman Prachanda.

He said that the present ruling coalition was needed to save country from darkness.

The November 20 election is important because the people have to decide and vote whether to protect rights achieved through 70-year-long struggle or lose it. And the ruling coalition for protecting the rights of the people achieved after so long a struggle, he said.

The former Prime Minister remarked that CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli does not have ethical right to go to the people and ask for vote as he failed to save a government of two-third majority, dissolved the parliament for two times and split the party.

Leader Prachanda added that drinking water projects of million rupees, conducive environment for producing doctors, exploring potentials of fruits and agricultural products will be given due priority for the development of Jumla. He presented Nepali Congress vice-President Purna Bahadur Thapa as the witness to his saying.

He even referred to the way Jumla's Marsi rice gained market after the news about his having the rice in one of his lunches. I am happy that the rice has been popular.

Speaking on the occasion, NC vice-president Khadka said that the ruling coalition was not only for widening and black topping of the Karnali highway but also for safeguarding constitution and democracy, and expressed confidence that the people will vote for saving existing political system.