UML Central Committee meeting concludes: eight-point proposal endorsed with Statute amendment

Kathmandu, July 23:  The ninth Central Committee meeting of the CPN (UML) concluded with the endorsement of a proposal to amend the party statute. An eight-point document was passed unanimously by the meeting.

The meeting, held at the party's Central Office at Chyasal, Lalitpur, on July 21–22, endorsed the eight-point proposal focusing on various issues, including the amendment of the party statute, the country's contemporary political scenario, performance of the government, and the party's upcoming statute convention.

Similarly, the two-day meeting, chaired by party Chair and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, decided to pay high respect to former President Bidya Devi Bhandari.

According to UML Publicity Department Chief Rajendra Gautam, a total of 264 central members expressed their views during the meeting, which concluded with the unanimous endorsement of the eight-point proposal. He informed party Chair and Prime Minister Oli addressed contemporary political developments and the upcoming statute convention, emphasizing the need for further strengthening the party.

During the meeting, UML Central Discipline Commission Chair Keshab Badal, Central Account Commission Chair Prof Dr Pushpa Kandel, and Central Advisory Council Chair Amrit Kumar Bohara presented reports from their respective commissions.

Vice Chair Bishnu Prasad Paudel presented the draft proposal to amend the party’s statute, while General Secretary Shankar Pokharel shared updates on organizational matters. Gautam further said the meeting decided to send the proposed draft of the statute amendment by incorporating the submission received during the meeting to the party’s province and district committees for their feedback.

The meeting concluded that the incumbent coalition government, comprising the two major parties: the Nepali Congress and the UML is based on the seven-point agreement between them. It has delivered in the interest of the nation and its people, creating a foundation for political stability and good governance.

The meeting also called for further strengthening the existing coalition through a committed effort to effectively implement the seven-point agreement.

The proposal presented by the UML states, "The national economy has returned to its rhythm thanks to some important policy reforms. Initiatives to boost private sector's confidence and increase foreign investment have been taken. The stalled development works have taken a pace. Works relating to exploration of petroleum products in Dailekh district that was highly prioritized during first tenure of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, has reached its conclusion." The UML acknowledged the exploration of methane gas in Dailekh district that can cater to the country's need for some 50 years to be an encouraging finding. 

The meeting assessed that the incumbent government had been successful in making Nepal's presence, its agenda and role in the international forums more effective by enabling atmosphere in favour of Nepal's external relations.

The proposal also noted the party's active role in formulation of legislations against corruption, enhancing the effectiveness of regulatory bodies and raising awareness for promotion of good-governance in the society in line with the party's fundamental values such as unconditional opposition to corruption and irregularities and unwavering loyalty towards good-governance and rule of law.

During the meeting, the central committee members also paid tributes to UML's founding Secretary-General late Pushpalal Shrestha and reaffirmed party's commitment to follow his ideals, thereby making communist movements in the country further stronger, united and decisive national force. The meeting also drew the attention towards resolving the longstanding problems across the Terai-Madhesh belt by immediately bringing into effect the climate action plans, special programmes for conservation and restoration of the Chure Area.

Furthermore, the promptness on the part of government was stressed to address the problems facing farmers in the country, uplift their living standards and to ensure food security. The meeting called on the government to accelerate distribution of relief materials to the survivors of the flash flood in Rasuwa district and reconstruction of houses damaged in the flood on July 8. 

Additionally, the government was urged to coordinate efforts and make diplomatic initiatives with neighbouring country China to rebuild the Miteri Pul (friendship bridge) along the Nepal-China border in Rasuwa that was washed away in the flash flood. (RSS)