Oli government unproductive and arrogant: FSFN leader Shrestha

KATHMANDU, May 26: Federal Socialist Forum Nepal Co-chair Rajendra Shrestha has accused the Nepal Communist Party-led government of being unproductive and arrogant.

“The ruling two left parties united during the honeymoon period. Thus, the government has become more arrogant lately,” Shrestha told Reporters’ Club Nepal.

“The policies and programs the government brought earlier this week is no different than those introduced by the erstwhile governments. So, I do not think this is an achievement,” he added.

Shrestha furthered that though the government has not done anything so much controversial during its 100 days, its works and achievements are not remarkable expect crackdown on decades-long syndicate on public transport sector.

“There are no evident achievements of the government expect end of syndicate,” he furthered.

He further said that the government claims that the bilateral relation with India has improved. But “its foreign policy is yet to reach a balancing point.”

“The government has exaggeratedly described its ambitious plans to the people, vision of prosper and happy Nepal for example, but the government has failed to implement them,” he continued.

Shrestha also accused the government of conspiring to weaken the federalism. He added, “Unless the government fulfils our demand of constitution amendment, FSFN will not join the government.”

“We need a written commitment on constitution revision from the prime minister,” he added.