Day at a Glance: From Minister Lamichhane’s instructing security agencies To Positive discussion between Top leaders

30th March, Saturday: The major events of the day have been compiled in this segment ‘Day at a Glance!’

The major Headlines of the day include:

• Minister Lamichhane instructs security agencies to deliver without fear and favor
• President Paudel emphasizes unity among all Nepalis to fulfill aspiration of development
• Minister Sharma: Support from friendly nations imperative for Nepal
• Chairperson Oli: Don’t make election expensive
• DPM Yadav: All sides should unite for rights, representation, and respect
• Top leaders’ discussion positive

1. Minister Lamichhane instructs security agencies to deliver without fear and favor

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Rabi Lamichhane has instructed the security agencies in the Ilam to carry out responsibilities without fear and favor. In an interaction with the Chief District Officer of Illam district and chiefs of the security agencies in the district on Saturday, Minister Lamichhane directed them to work in a manner that people would realize positive change. Ordering to maintain peace and order, the Minister instructed not to compromise while curbing crimes. ‘None of you should work in fear or favor. Comply with the laws and do what the laws permit. You need not wait for the instruction of the Home Minister to work in line with the law.’ The DPM emphasized that public services should be delivered in such a way that the victims feel that the State is on their side. He asserted, ‘Make sure you enforce the law. None is allowed to work against the rule.’

2. President Paudel emphasizes unity among all Nepalis to fulfill aspiration of development

President Ram Chandra Paudel has underscored unity among all Nepalis to fulfill the national aspiration of development. Inaugurating a motorable bridge over the Trishuli River linking Tanahu and Chitwan on Saturday, President Paudel argued that the pace of development following the attainment of democracy had kindled hope among us. President Paudel reminded the agencies that such projects have come to fruition with the active role of local people those in the higher-ups should also pay heed to local initiatives. Stating that the agricultural revolution, expansion of tourism, and development of energy power were the main basis for the country’s prosperity, he argued that good governance was the first requirement for it. ‘I have standing on the same agenda since sworn in as the President. I vowed that I would not involve myself in politics and would not run away from development. That means the development of the country is my aspiration and focus,’ said President Paudel.

3. Minister Sharma: Support from friendly nations imperative for Nepal

Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma has said cooperation from all developed countries was imperative for materializing Nepal’s efforts to graduate to a developing and developed country. In her address to the annual program of the Japanese Universities Alumni Association Nepal (JUAAN) and the closing of the Golden Jubilee ceremony in the capital on Saturday, Minister Sharma, also the spokesperson of the government, said Nepal should put extra efforts to graduate to the status of developed country. ‘We will now take ahead the journey of prosperity by optimally mobilizing the resources and using the latest technology and innovations,’ Minister Sharma said, ‘Since our friendly neighbor is being established as a developed country, we are still on the list of developing countries. The status should not last longer.’ Minister Sharma mentioned that the members of JUAAN were substantially contributing to Nepal’s health, education, engineering, policy-making, and other fields.

4. Chairperson Oli: Don’t make election expensive

Chair of CPN (UML) KP Sharma Oli has asked the candidates not to spend unnecessarily in the upcoming by-elections. Addressing a special gathering of the Bajhang District Provincial Assembly (1) by-election organized by Bajhang Manch here today, he urged not to make haphazard spending in the election. He instructed everyone to contribute their part in the election. ‘During my elections, I used to walk to visit the voters after having a meal and I ask my friends for the same,’ he said. Oli added that the candidates should not be forced to spend money in the election campaign.

5. DPM Yadav: All sides should unite for rights, representation, and respect

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health and Population Upendra Yadav has said that there was no alternative but to work in unison for the rights, representation, and respect of the oppressed and marginalized communities. Addressing the closing session of the two-day training organized by the Federation of Backward Classes Nepal on Saturday in Janakpurdham, he said even though the backward and oppressed classes are in the majority by the population they have been denied proper rights, representation, and respect due to their inability to be organized. Mentioning that organization is a strength in the present era, Deputy Prime Minister Yadav also urged the backward classes to move forward in an organized manner emphasizing educating their children to empower their community.

6. Top leaders’ discussion positive

A meeting of the top leaders of three major political parties held at the Prime Minister’s residence, Baluwatar has turned positive. Prime Minister and Chair of CPN (Maoist Centre) Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, president of the main opposition Nepali Congress Sher Bahadur Deuba, and Chairperson of CPN (UML) KP Sharma Oli discussed the issues of the peace process, regular business of the parliament and other current affairs. Prime Minister Dahal’s press adviser Govinda Acharya informed that the three leaders also discussed granting business to the parliament and moving forward in unison on national issues.