Chitwan, Oct 14: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said the alliance would give vote of confidence to Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Kedar Karki. Talking to media persons at Bharatpur Airport today, Prime Minister Dahal mentioned that Chief Minister of Koshi is also the Chief Minister of alliance. He shared, “Problems of Koshi Province have been resolved. Ultimately, it will strengthen the alliance.” Stating that an understanding was reached among Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, NC leader Dr Shekhar Koirala, and himself this morning, the Prime Minister viewed, “We will not allow the alliance to weaken at any cost.
Now, Kedar Karki has become Chief Minister and he is the common chief minister of all of us.” PM Dahal reiterated that Karki had been taken as the common candidate of the alliance, sharing the alliance would be kept intact. On a different note, Prime Minister Dahal pointed out that there was no immediate possibility of formation of an all-party government in Koshi Province. He opined, “There might be possibilities. But it cannot be said it will happen now. The alliance government will get continuity.” Admitting that country’s economy has been facing pressures, the PM shared that the government has actively engaged to resolve the problems.
Prime Minister Dahal further said with the formation of a government under his leadership, he has been carrying out efforts to improve the economy, pointing out the need of taking special efforts to uplift the country’s economy. Similarly, he mentioned that the government had already decided to clear the payment for the completed construction projects. He laid emphasis on establishment of a separate structure for overall ‘major works’, saying the payment to construction entrepreneurs alone could not resolve problems.
