Kathmandu: Chairman of the CPN (Unified Socialist) Madhav Kumar Nepal has emphasized the importance of modernizing Nepal’s agricultural sector to enhance productivity and achieve food self-sufficiency.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Chairman Nepal made these remarks while speaking at an event organized by the All Nepal Farmers’ Federation to mark National Paddy Plantation Day. He highlighted the necessity of adopting technology to modernize agriculture and boost production levels.
The former Prime Minister also underscored the need for investment in the industrialization of the agricultural sector. He urged the government to address farmers’ needs, including providing subsidies. Additionally, he pointed out that proper utilization of natural resources could contribute to poverty reduction.
Chairman Nepal stressed that modernization, commercialization, industrialization, and diversification of agriculture are urgent needs. He noted that these efforts could be connected to broader national developments in areas such as industry, tourism, infrastructure, and energy.
On a separate matter, the former Prime Minister expressed concern about the increasing opportunistic trends within the Communist Party, which he believes are causing deviations from the communist movement. He stated that his party is willing to collaborate with other political parties that share similar ideological views to protect the leftist movement and promote communist thought and welfare programs.