Socialist movement essential to curb corruption: Chair Prachanda

Kathmandu, Nov 15: Chairman of the CPN (Maoist Centre) and former prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachaneda' has said a new socialist movement was essential to wipe out corruption.     

Chairman Prachanda said it while releasing a book 'Samudayik Samajbad' (Community-based Socialism) penned by Somat Ghimire in the federal capital, Kathmandu, on Friday. Imposing socialism does not ensure result nor is it translated in action after mention in party documents or imitation of other countries' practice, he reminded.     

"Socialism can be built from the very grassroots. We must germinate socialism not impose it," he stressed, underscoring the need for whetting debates on it.     

He appreciated writer Ghimire's book for raising grassroots socialism.     

Similarly, Nepali Congress leader Chandra Bhandari commented that people were bound to listen to a trite slogan of socialism since 1991, but its real enforcement is elusive. As Nepal's politics is power-centered, socialism is not enforced, he argued.     

Chief whip of RSP, Santosh Pariyar, said only socialism could liberate marginalized community.     

Advocate of the rights of indigenous nationalities, Singak Limbu, commented Ghimire's book had explored true facets of socialism.     

Former minister and leader of CPN (Unified Socialist), Ram Kumari Jhankri, facilitated the discussion featuring the book content.     

The book published by Madani Books has exposed weakness in practice of socialism in Nepal. It has lauded the knowledge and skills of the indigenous nationalities and advocated for their promotion.     

Similarly, writer Ghimire talks in length on Nepal's agriculture, foods, culture, forest and conservation. He expresses worry over sheer neglect, disrespect and mismanagement of these issues. Ghimire underscores a proper utilization of natural resources and protection of indigenous culture for sustainable development.(RSS)