Kathmandu: General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has expressed strong support for liberal and capitalist systems as effective means to enhance the living standards of the people. During a recent interaction with Labour Party leader Dr. Bachchu Kailash Kaini on the theme of ‘British parliamentary democracy and Labour Party’, Thapa emphasized the benefits of capitalism in elevating the status of individuals. The program was organized by the Central Department of Library and Party Study Resource, NC.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Thapa reiterated that the Nepali Congress has consistently favored liberalism and capitalism to uplift the socio-economic status of citizens. He stated, “We want a prosperous Nepal, which we believe, would be achieved by in the capitalist model. Profit making is not a crime. We want to improve the living standard of grassroots people.” Thapa also highlighted Nepal’s adoption of the British model of parliamentary democracy and shared his confidence in this system. He noted the sisterly relations between the Nepali Congress and the Labour Party, while acknowledging the challenges faced by long-established parties such as the Labour Party in the UK.
The discussion also touched upon the Labour Party’s historical advocacy for individual property and liberalism, which resonated with the Nepali Congress’s policies. Following the liberal policy, the Nepali Congress has allocated substantial budgets for education, health, and infrastructure development in rural areas since 1992.
Dr. Kaini, who has been associated with the Labour Party in the UK since 2012, shared insights from his extensive experience in educational and health management, as well as his political journey. A former district secretary of the Nepal Student Union in Tanahu, Kaini analyzed the democratic practices and operations within the Labour Party. He elaborated on intra-party democracy, policy-making processes, and the importance of community participation and responsible leadership in the UK context.