BIRATNAGAR, Jan.1: People here have been expressing curiosity about the Royal address that will be delivered during Their Majesties’ civic reception here on Friday. They believe the Royal address will prove crucial in steering the country out of the present crisis.It will help end the current impasse on the economic, political and social fronts.

“I hope the upcoming Royal address will focus on how to improve the existing deteriorating conditions of the country,” said Rajan Shrestha, president of Hotel Association Nepal, Biratnagar. Shrestha said that it should be directed at bringing about positive changes in the business and commerce sectors.
”The industrial sector is on the doldrums. So His Majesty the King should kindly pay attention to it,” he added. I look forward to listening to His Majesty’s address,” said Binita Ojha, 17, a student studying at the intermediate level. “What His Majesty will say is certainly a matter of curiosity.”  “The Royal address must concentrate on ending corruption,” said Bastimal Chorodiya, a hotel operator here. He said that the nation did not witness desirable development activities in the past 12 years. “Therefore, His Majesty should give top priority to accelerating development,” Chorodiya added. Laxmi Raj Bhakta Nepali, a noted social worker, said that people of the region were further enthused knowing that His Majesty was scheduled to address the civic reception.

“All the political parties have failed to put an end to violence, corruption and mismanagement. The Royal address should be directed towards ending these social maladies,” added Nepali, who has recently been honoured by the Nationalist Civil Society, Biratnagar.

He said that His Majesty the King should revive hope of the people in the Royal address. Echoing Nepali’s views, Ram Babu Dahal, an intellectual, said, ” If the Royal address stresses on resolving the existing anarchy, confusion and violence, it will definite rekindle new hope among the people.

Dahal also emphasised that His Majesty the King give continuity to regional visits, since His Majesty has followed the regional development concept propounded by His late Majesty King Birendra.