President Paudel Appeals for Unity Amid Rasuwa Crisis

Summary

President Ram Chandra Paudel has urged political parties, civil society, the private sector and the public to unite as Nepal responds to the Rasuwa floods. He called for reconstruction, rehabilitation and economic recovery, and said the disaster should prompt a review of the country’s development model.

Key Points
  • President Ram Chandra Paudel appealed for national unity as the country deals with the Rasuwa flood disaster.
  • He urged political parties, elected representatives, civil society, aid groups, the private sector, business community and the public to work together.
  • Paudel said reconstruction, rehabilitation and economic recovery should be prioritized after the disaster.
  • He also said the crisis should prompt a rethink of Nepal’s development approach.
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