Kathmandu: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba emphasized the significance of the general convention as a platform for not only selecting leadership but also for determining policy, direction, and objectives. He articulated these thoughts during the fourth central general convention of the Nepali Congress’ sister organization, the Nepal Farmers’ Association, held in Kathmandu.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Deuba highlighted that this convention, occurring after 14 years, is set to inspire and energize Nepali farmers. He conveyed his wishes for the convention’s success in making the organization more effective, accountable, and farmer-friendly. Deuba reiterated that the path of socialism embraced by the Nepali Congress aims for the upliftment, progress, and liberation of farmers, workers, and the general public.
Nepali Congress Vice President Purna Bahadur Khadka called on the upcoming leadership to provide policy feedback to the party’s central committee to address farmers’ issues. He expressed confidence that the new leadership of the Farmers’ Association would effectively tackle the problems facing farmers, emphasizing that progress cannot be achieved by spreading despair.
Congress Vice President Dhanraj Gurung stressed the need for all three levels of government to work collaboratively to resolve the challenges faced by farmers and the agricultural sector. Meanwhile, Deputy-General Secretary Bhishma Raj Angdembe underscored the necessity for the state to protect cultivable land and enhance production and productivity.