CPN Leader Dev Gurung Pledges Election Manifesto Focused on Production-Oriented Economy, Free from 'War Economy'

Key Points

• CPN (UML) leader Dev Gurung announced the upcoming election manifesto will focus on making Nepal's economy production-oriented and free from a war economy.
• The manifesto will prioritize good governance, employment generation, expansion of agricultural markets, large industries, and high-quality social services.
• There will be emphasis on cooperatives, public sector involvement, an inclusive and environmentally friendly economy, and development of a digital economy.
• Gurung expressed concerns about the impartiality of upcoming elections and the current inactivity of the constitution, warning about possible emergence of proxy parties.