'Govt ready to fulfill Mahabir Pun's demands'

By TRN Online, Chitwan, May 1: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has assured that the government is ready to fulfill demands put forth by Mahabir Pun, founder of National Innovation Center.

Speaking at a press meet organized by Press Center Nepal, Chitwan, PM Prachanda refuted allegation that the government has ignored Pun's demands.

"A day before he started sitting at Maitighar Mandala, Mahabir Pun had come to Baluwatar. We had a good discussion. He put forth some demands. He started sitting-in after holding talks with the government. The government is ready to address his demands. I will take an initiative for this," said the PM.

Prime Minister Prachanda made it clear that the decision to provide relief to the former combatants disqualified under the UNMIN standards was taken over nine years ago in 2014.

Then the distribution of the relief was halted because a case regarding this was filed in the Supreme Court, now the SC has issued verdict that permits distribution of the relief, and the government has initiated the process for the same, said the PM.

He said discussions were being held to provide relief in instalment due to economic challenges at present.

Prime Minister Prachanda also shared his expectation that the Rastriya Swatantra Party will join the government soon.