People's courage to rise from earthquake disaster incomparable: Chair Prachanda

Kathmandu, April 25: CPN (Maoist Centre) Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the courage, restraint and strong determination shown by the people to rise to the disaster of the Gorkha earthquake a decade ago on this day is incomparable.     

In a message shared through his social media handle today commemorating the 2015 Gorkha Earthquake, Chairman Prachanda, who is also the former Prime Minister, said that although some reconstruction works have been completed, the people are still facing various challenges in education, health, drinking water, roads, infrastructure and employment.     

"When I was prime minister for the second time, I made efforts for the reconstruction in the earthquake-affected areas, including Barpak. Due to the support and cooperation of the local people, many works were carried out. Significant initiatives have been taken in the field of disaster management during my third term as the PM as well," Prachanda said.     

The Maoist Centre Chair said the trust, suggestions and inspiration received from the people have made them more responsible and committed in the reconstruction drive.     

"We have been able to face disasters unitedly in the past, and we still believe that we can achieve the goal of development and prosperity with a common objective," he said in the message. (RSS)