CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has claimed that the election manifesto of left alliance is committed to the development of country.

While unveiling the manifesto of left alliance amid a programme in the Capital on Tuesday, Oli said that the manifesto has ensured nationality, democracy, national unity, peace, stability and development.

“This is not only the election manifesto, it is the commitment for the country’s development,” he said, adding, “We are committed to poverty alleviation, job opportunity, clean environment and long-term development.”

Saying that democracy is not the gift brought by anyone, the former prime minister said, “We achieved democracy by sacrificing the lives of our generation. We will not put democracy achieved through struggle at peril.”

Moreover, he said that national unity is the need of the hour and that they have floated their goals, policy, commitment and ideology in the manifesto.

He further said that the left alliance will strengthen the relationship with India and China, saying no one should move back from their responsibility while developing the country and ensuring the future of new generation.