“Ending energy crisis in five years is not an ambitious plan.”

Bharat Mohan Adhikari, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister protecting CPN UML’s manifesto from an allegation of being over ambitious and impractical.

 

 

“CAAN should not blame ICAO to cover its own incompetence.”

Birendra Bahadur Basnet, Managing Director of Buddha Air commenting on the recent provision on mandatory deposits of Rs 50 million by the regulator, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).

 

“Nepal’s financial unity with China is a long process and it is not the right time to think about it.”

Dr Yubaraj Khatiwada, Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank stating that there is a long way to go before thinking about currency peg with Chinese Yuan.

 

 

“Should not expect much from NRNs who are struggling themselves abroad.”

Jiba Lamichhane, former President of Non-Resident Nepalese Association requesting all to lower high hopes on NRNs to make huge investments in the country.

 

 

“Small entrepreneurs hardly get blacklisted.”

Suresh Pradhan, President of Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries claiming that small and cottage industries have comparatively better track record in loan repayment.