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Strong opposition makes democracy functional: Leader Deuba
Leaders of the Nepali Congress have said only strong opposition could make democracy functional.Leaders of the Nepali Congress have said only strong opposition could make democracy functional.
At a broader discussion and international gathering of the NC's public relation committee here Tuesday, senior leader of the party Sher Bahadur Deuba said the NC would now play a role of strong opposition.
Victory and defeat are normal in democratic system, he said, adding that NC has fared a lot of such moments.
According to him, honesty in politics was essential.
On the occasion, Vice-President Ram Chandra Poudel said in the absence of strong opposition, the government may be indulged in irregularities and corruption.
In the name of coalition, every sector witnessed loot, he argued, adding that NC's filing of candidacy for new Prime Minister was not whimsical but cogent.
General Secretary Prakash Man Singh however said in the election to the new Prime Minister, party's preparation was flawed.
Other speakers at the programme said the assistance the public relations committee of the party has provided to the country was laudable.
The broader gathering was attended by the NRNs come from various countries to attend the NRNA conference which is being held in Nepal soon.