BUTWAL, Jan. 5: Minister for Information and Communications and General Administration Ramesh Nath Pandey has said that future course should be sketched out by making monarchy the point of unity for the resolution of national problems and for the greater good of the country.
Winding up the industrial and trade fair here today, he said ideological differences and struggles are natural in a multiparty democratic set up, but there should be a point of unity and that is monarchy. Pandey said His Majesty is committed to multiparty democracy and there is purity, determination and faith in the commitment of His Majesty.
Minister Pandey said as directed by His Majesty at the felicitation programme in the eastern region, market economy, corruption free rule and transparency are the national agenda and it is the need of the hour to run the country by internalising this.
Pandey said it is urgent to protect the monarchial tradition as a symbol of past glory, in the national interest of Nepal.
A complex situation has been created in the country because of embroilment in an individualistic tradition rather than democratic norms and values in the past 12 years, he said, adding that political culture is what is needed for the country to develop.
The minister also expressed happiness over the trade fair being successful in arousing the interest of the people and familiarising them with the achievements of the industrial sector in the country which is heading towards self reliance.
He said peace, good governance and people oriented policies are indispensable for economic strength.
Central member of the FNCCI Gyanendra Kasaju said employment will be created only after there is industrial development.
Vice chairman of the Nepal Chambers of Commerce Surendra Bir Malakar said the fair will assist in import substitution and identification of new export items.
At the function, Minister Pandey awarded Prajapati Ceramics Product Bhaktapur, Boss Hastakala Industries Makwanpur and Nepal Organic Products which stood first, second and third respectively along with commendation letters. He also honoured artist Narayan Rayamajhi with a Dosalla.
At the function presided over by president of the Butwal Chambers of Commerce and Industry Kush Prasad Malli, various other speakers including FNJ Rupandehi president Hari Lamsal and president of Siddharthanagar Chambers of Commerce and Industry Omkar Gauchan pointed out the need of a permanent exhibition ground.
The fair held from December 26, was viewed by about 230, 000 consumers.