Kathmandu, Feb 1: President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, highlighted that economic issues are not adequately prioritized in the political parties’ manifestos.
During a programme titled ‘Economic Agenda in Party Manifestos,’ organized by the Nepal Association of Financial Journalists (NAFIJ) here today, Dhakal raised concerns that political parties often focus on criticizing their opponents instead of presenting their own agendas.
The FNCCI, President pointed out that none of the manifestos released by the parties have emphasized private sector and economic issues. “Political parties should engage with the public through their agendas, yet topics such as the private sector and economic concerns have been overlooked,” he remarked.
Dhakal also voiced his worry that the political leadership and parties have failed to recognize the contributions of the private sector to the state. He asserted that without the state’s support and protection for the private sector, the economy cannot thrive.
