PLP publishes manifesto with significant reform

Summary

The Pragatisheel Loktantrik Party (PLP) has released a manifesto advocating significant governance reforms including a directly elected president, limiting MPs to legislative roles, and ambitious socio-economic goals such as eradicating poverty and achieving energy self-sufficiency.

Key Points
  • PLP proposes radical changes in Nepal's governance structure including a directly elected president and restriction of MPs to legislative roles.
  • The manifesto pledges to establish a National Development Authority and aims to eradicate poverty within five years.
  • PLP commits to free education up to secondary level and free basic healthcare for all citizens.
  • The party plans to combat corruption by creating a powerful Janlokpal and implement e-governance for efficient public service delivery.
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