We have absolutely no idea what the Chinese preferences are in the countries in the region.

Despite progress in infrastructure development, cross-border social engagement has been hindered. This can be rectified by opening new border points.

Political financing is not strictly monitored and regulated in Nepal. There should be clear criteria to do so.

There is no reliable basis to forge a long-term strategic collaboration with the Rastriya Swatantra Party.

There is scientific evidence to show climate change has induced hazards in Nepal, including the Thame glacial outburst.

The ratio of capital formation to GDP has been consistently decreasing since 2018. This makes growth difficult to achieve.

The trail of money and the company’s joint account directly link Rabi Lamichhane to the misuse of cooperatives deposits.

Nepal needs to figure out how to make itself as attractive as possible, and how to make it as easy as possible to do business.

We have to think about transferring certain rights from local to provincial level because local units don’t have expertise to oversee all tasks they are entrusted with.

Our ultimate goal is to amend the Civil Code so that marriage is defined as a union between two individuals, rather than being restricted to one between male and female.

The amendment has complied with over 95 percent of the top court’s directives.

Contractors are powerful because of their connection with influential leaders including prime ministers and ministers.

If the party merges with the Maoist Centre, our cadres will eventually return to the UML. Rather than irritate UML, we must take each positive gesture as an opportunity for unity.

A polarisation between those who want to protect the statute and those who want to trample on it has become inevitable.

Nepal must begin country-wide river restoration initiatives. We need more dialogue and conversation around water challenges and solutions.

Party leaders haven’t spoken against the selection of gangsters as ministers. Even the office bearers are silent now. This is dangerous.

In the case of floods, we have succeeded in saving lives through alerts. We are not so successful in other disasters.

A force mightier than the Maoists may emerge to take the space it occupied in the past.

If the amendment process begins, it will be limited to the extent of ensuring political stability. We won’t touch other aspects of the constitution.

Grading system was enforced without laying the proper ground for it, including through better teacher training.