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Constitution implementation, relief to quake victims top agenda: PM
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal made an address before the Parliament on Thursday saying implementation of the new constitution and distribution of relief package to the earthquake-affected were the top priority of the government.Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said implementation of the new constitution is the top priority of the government and that the differences with the disgruntled parties have been narrowed down regarding the constitution amendment
Addressing the Legislature-Parliament on Thursday, Dahal said implementation of the new constitution and distribution of relief package to the earthquake-affected people were the government's top priority.
The PM claimed the disagreements over the federal boundaries would be sorted out by mid-October. He stressed on the need to hold talks with all the parties without any further delay and reach an agreement.
Dahal said government was in discussion with the Election Commission over holding polls by November 23 next year and urged every sectors to create an environment favourable for holding election.
PM Dahal said the earthquake victims will be provided up to Rs 800k in grants and soft loans to help them rebuilt. PM’s remarks comes at a time when the earthquake victims complained Rs 200k announced by the previous government was not enough to build homes.