Kathmandu: President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, has urged political parties to give greater priority to economic issues in their election manifestos.
Speaking at an interaction program titled “Economic Agenda in Party Manifestos,” organized by the Nepal Economic Journalists Association in Kathmandu on Sunday, Dhakal said political parties have largely failed to present clear and constructive economic plans. Instead, he noted, manifestos are increasingly centered on criticizing political opponents.
Dhakal stated that issues related to the private sector and overall economic development have not been adequately addressed by any political party so far. He stressed that manifestos should connect with the public through concrete agendas, adding that economic concerns—particularly those affecting the private sector—have been mostly overlooked.
He also expressed concern that political leadership has not properly recognized the private sector’s contribution to the national economy. Emphasizing the need for state support, Dhakal said the government must encourage and safeguard the private sector, warning that without such backing, achieving a dynamic and sustainable economy would not be possible.
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