Dishonesty on constitution not acceptable: PM Oli

Kathmandu, April 7: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that it will be utter dishonesty to breach constitutional norms even after taking oath as per the same constitution. 

Addressing the inaugural session of the first series of 'Himalayan Dialogue' organized by Foreign Affairs Media on Monday, PM Oli said Nepal was lagging behind in development due to the past feudalistic rule and they were making all-out efforts to carry forward the journey of development and good governance amidst the widespread expectations of the people after the political change.     

Referring to the monarchists, Prime Minister Oli said that defeated feudal practices could not be restored again. He argued that if such practices were continued it would further prolong the transition period. Prime Minister Oli further opined to entertain only legitimate demands. "No one should suffer on the streets."     

On another note, PM Oli said that teachers don't have to sit on the streets to protest.     

"We will properly address their demands through dialogue," he added. Prime Minister Oli said That Nepal is going to fulfil some of its responsibilities including international relations while protecting its independence, self-respect and national interest.     

He said that the mountains of Nepal do the work of blocking the hot air of the Bay of Bengal and the mountains are working to prevent the sea from becoming too hot and to protect this region and the rest of the world from desertification.     

"Our country is geographically, naturally and culturally diverse. Unity in diversity is essential. Without unity, the achievements we want, cannot be achieved," he said, adding, "Diversity should not be a curse but an asset."     

When national and international problems arise, Nepal should work together to solve them properly. He stressed that we should be able to contribute on our behalf to the security and humanitarian welfare of the world keeping in mind the national interest in a world where the ideals are weak and self-interest is dominating.     

Stating that one should not cover up one's weaknesses in the name of geopolitics, he stressed the need to advance national interest with geopolitical awareness. "It is not necessary to abandon just national interests and ideas with international accountability.     

There should be no politics in the name of friendship with any neighbour. We don't belong to anyone's strategic alliance. We are in favour of peace," PM Oli said.     

In the first series of The Himalayan Dialogue, leaders of various political parties and experts from the diplomatic field will discuss Nepal's foreign policy in two sessions, according to Gopal Khanal, chairman of Foreign Affairs Media. (RSS)