No need to be suspicious about the BRI. We have to focus on how to derive maximum benefits from its projects.

A special parliamentary committee can be entrusted with the responsibility of reviewing statute implementation and working out the issues to be addressed.

The amount of the grants pledged by China is enough and we don’t need to take loans for now.

Despite progress in infrastructure development, cross-border social engagement has been hindered. This can be rectified by opening new border points.

Political financing is not strictly monitored and regulated in Nepal. There should be clear criteria to do so.

There is no reliable basis to forge a long-term strategic collaboration with the Rastriya Swatantra Party.

There is scientific evidence to show climate change has induced hazards in Nepal, including the Thame glacial outburst.

The ratio of capital formation to GDP has been consistently decreasing since 2018. This makes growth difficult to achieve.

The trail of money and the company’s joint account directly link Rabi Lamichhane to the misuse of cooperatives deposits.

We have to think about transferring certain rights from local to provincial level because local units don’t have expertise to oversee all tasks they are entrusted with.

The amendment has complied with over 95 percent of the top court’s directives.

Contractors are powerful because of their connection with influential leaders including prime ministers and ministers.

If the party merges with the Maoist Centre, our cadres will eventually return to the UML. Rather than irritate UML, we must take each positive gesture as an opportunity for unity.

A polarisation between those who want to protect the statute and those who want to trample on it has become inevitable.

Nepal must begin country-wide river restoration initiatives. We need more dialogue and conversation around water challenges and solutions.