Former PM Bhattarai Evaluates Balen Shah's Government: 'Hope Mixed with Some Doubt'
Summary
Former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai says Balen Shah’s government has completed six months with “hope mixed with some doubt,” praising its youth-led background but questioning its ability to deliver rapid economic and social transformation. He urges policies for double-digit growth, large-scale job creation and a special commission to drive a long-term economic takeoff.
Key Points
- Baburam Bhattarai said the six-month review of Balen Shah-led government brings both hope and doubt.
- He argued that a young, newly formed government needs time to understand complex statecraft.
- Bhattarai said the real test is rapid economic-social transformation and prosperity, especially job creation for youths going abroad.
- He suggested a high-level commission or similar structure to push long-term economic takeoff.
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