Demand for Home Minister's resignation is unfair, says PM Oli

Kathmandu, May 31: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that it is unfair for the opposition party to demand the resignation of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak just because a question was raised about an employee.

Talking to media persons after inaugurating the 'Half Marathon' organized by Kantipur Media Group here this morning, Prime Minister Oli said that the opposition party should not obstruct the House by making such unjustified demands, when no charges have been filed against Home Minister Lekhak and neither he is under any kind of investigation.

"Last year, when the then Home Minister's resignation was demanded, the CIB under the Home Ministry was investigating against him. That is not the case now so it is not possible to fulfill the demand of the opposition," he said.

The Prime Minister also said that he respects the opposition's right to speak and put forth demands but when making demands or staging a protest it must be done on justified grounds. "The opposition does not like this government, so it would not be a surprise if they increase their demands and demand the resignation of the government itself," Oli said.

He also suggested party leaders to address any differences within the party, and not disturb others by bringing the dispute to the public eye. 

When asked about the next FY budget presented before the parliament, Prime Minister Oli said the budget was introduced in a realistic and feasible manner. "We don't want to be populist, but instead carry out substantial work. Bringing a budget by going beyond reality means taking the economy on the path of destruction."

As lot of work has been done in infrastructure development, we have now focused on social security and good governance.

On the occasion, Prime Minister Oli also thanked Kantipur media group for organizing the half marathon, while observing that sport is a mean to connect everyone and increase activity. (RSS)