Kathmandu, May 2 5: Spokesman of the ruling party Nepali Congress Narahari Acharya stated that both the government and the party are fully committed to materialise agenda of election manifesto of the party.

At a Face to Face programme organised by the Reporters’ Club of Nepal today, Acharya spoke on various issues related with the present government and programmes of the party.

“Though there are several challenges ahead, the government is always ready to tackle them for the development of the nation,” he said.

Corruption, inefficient administration and insecurity are major problems to accelerate country’s development, he said adding that efforts are underway to uproot corruption and make administrative mechanism more effective.

Regarding the problems of Maoist insurgents, Acharya, who is also a member of the central working committee of the party, asserted that it was the responsibility of the government to ensure peace and security. Hence the government has always opened its door to hammer out solutions through dialogue, he said adding ‘their (Maoists) goals are not clear as to why they have been terrorising innocent people.’ Since the principles of Maoism, so far as I know are based on the principles of Marxism and Leninism, that do not recommend any violation, he said.

The government within the constitutional framework is always ready to find solutions. But any other demands beyond the constitution will never be considered, he stated.

Regarding the financial discipline of the political parties, he informed that the government is doing necessary homework to bring out a bill on this. The party has also made strict provision to make leaders’ property transparent, he said.

Replying to queries about the change of leadership in the tenth general convention that is likely to be held in November this year, Acharya said ‘everything will be done according to the party constitution.’ The forthcoming general convention, he said, will give a new direction to the party.

Asked whether there is any difference between the government and party, Acharya said there is no difference at all.’ The programme was conducted by Rishi Dhamala, president of the Reporters’ Club.