Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the nation is heading towards national unity as all the political parties are gearing up for the local level elections slated for May 14 and June 14.

Addressing a programme organised by the National Planning Commission in the Capital on Wednesday, PM Dahal said that he was feeling proud from the environment of first phase polls.

“I am feeling proud. All in all, we’ve been successful as the process for first phase of elections has move ahead with all the political parties and communities on board,” he said. “The election environment has made a significant stride, indicating a good political progress in the nation.”

PM Dahal, who is also the Chairman of CPN (Maoist Centre), said the government has been focusing its attention to make the elections successful and for the implementation of constitution.

“This government has been working tirelessly to implement the constitution by uniting Tarai, Mountain, and Hills,” said PM Dahal.

Though the government is focused on the elections at present, the prime minister said the government has also accorded priority for the post-quake reconstruction works and development projects.