We made some attempts to drive the country towards an economic revolution when we led the first government of the federal democratic republic of Nepal. Despite our ambitious plans for economic growth, we did not get the opportunity because unfortunately, we had to quit the government in nine months. 

 

The general convention of our party was held recently in Hetauda from where we made an official declaration that we should now adopt the economic agenda of production, distribution and development. We believe that only the party which employs its entire strength for economic development can lead the country to prosperity.

 

Nineteen years ago in a convention, we had said that the political revolution has not been completed yet and that it needed the abolishment of feudalism and the feudal system. 

 

In order to propel the country towards economic revolution, we are now in a historically distinct situation to institutionalize the political transformation. Despite many ups and downs, now political consensus among major parties is being forged for the economic development of the nation. 

 

We want to focus on economic development at this point. Agriculture should be the foremost basis of economic development of our country. Along with the increase of agro products, we should emphasize on industrialization based on agriculture. Commercialisation of agriculture and industrialization based on agriculture should be our top priority. Similarly, we should make hydropower and tourism the leading sectors for economic development. 

 

After our party officially declared in the Hetauda general convention that we should all employ our strengths for the development of infrastructure, production and economy, I fortunately got the opportunity to visit our neighbouring countries China and India.

 

While talking with the Chinese and Indian governments, they repeatedly told me that they were ready for the support needed for Nepal’s economic development after the elections are held and political stability is restored.

 

This is the reality of Nepal. This is the requirement of the nation. We need an economic revolution. However, the need for political stability is also equally important. We are heading towards elections for which we are forging a suitable environment. We should take the election as a solid basis for the economic revolution of the country.