Nepalgunj, Feb. 27:Nepali Congress general secretary and mp sushil Koirala has said that a lack of continuity, political stability and democratic exercise has hampered development initiated following the restoration of democracy in various important sectors like roads, communications, health and education.

Inaugurating the ninth district council meeting of Banke district here today, Mr. Koirala pointed out the need for the government of india to solve the problem that has arisen following construction of a dam along the border area which might lead to submerging of many vdcs in banke district.

Rajparishad member Mohammad Iqbal Iraqi, mps Kailashnath Gupta and Mrs. Gaura Koirala, Nepalgunj mayor Dhawal Shumsher Rana, cdo Shyam Prasad Mainali and other speakers also expressed their views at the meeting chaired by senior-most member of the council Abdul Majid Khan.

Banke ddc chairman Omprakash Jung Rana presented an estimated budget of Rs. 438,532,680/ for the fiscal year 1999/2000.