BP Koirala euologised as influential political leader

Kathmandu, July 22: Nepali Congress (NC) leader Dr Shekhar Koirala has stated that the ideology of democratic socialism embraced by BP Koirala holds not only national relevance but also global significance.     

Speaking at an interaction programme on "BP as the Foundation for National Development and People’s Progress", jointly organized today by BP Memorial Hospital, BP Memorial Foundation, and the Sports Department of the Nepali Congress, Dr Koirala argued that the country continues to be guided by BP Koirala’s ideology. The event was held to mark the 43rd death anniversary of BP Koirala.     

"It is often claimed that the Nepali Congress has deviated from BP's ideology, but that is not true. Even today, the nation moves forward based on BP’s idea of democratic socialism," he said, adding that BP Koirala had earned international recognition for his political philosophy.     

Dr. Koirala also took the opportunity to urge the Nepali Congress President to take the initiative in withdrawing the 'take and pay' provision related to the 'cooling-off' period in the Federal Civil Service Bill.     

Nepali Congress General Secretary Bishwaprakash Sharma underscored the urgency of resolving the dispute surrounding the 'cooling-off' clause, asserting that the current coalition government must act decisively to meet the aspirations of the people.     

Similarly, NC Spokesperson Prakash Sharan Mahat and Minister for Health and Population Pradip Paudel praised BP Koirala’s political ideology, which they said centered on democratic values, economic prosperity, socialism, and pluralism.     

“Nepal’s political history began with the history of the Nepali Congress,” Minister Paudel added.     

Minister for Youth and Sports Tejulal Chaudhary stressed the importance of internalizing BP’s thoughts to guide the country toward sustainable development.     

BP Memorial Hospital Chairperson Umesh Jung Rayamajhi highlighted BP Koirala’s contributions to the fields of education, literature, and healthcare, stating that these sectors remembered for his lifelong service to society.(RSS)