Khotang: Nepali Congress (NC) leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala has emphasized his commitment to ensuring identity, access, and representation for the Nepali people. During his address at a grand Sakela performance held in Tuwachung-Jaayajum, the birthplace of the Kirant community, Koirala expressed his solidarity with the Kirant community in their pursuit of these fundamental rights.
According to National News Agency Nepal, leader Koirala highlighted the NC’s long-standing belief in resolving conflicts and affirming identity. He recalled championing the issues of identity, inclusion, and proportional representation during the drafting of the Constitution through the Constituent Assembly (CA), noting that these concerns have been enshrined in the nation’s primary legal framework.
Koirala reiterated that all religions, castes, and cultures are entitled to equal rights, asserting that a civilized society can only be constructed through mutual respect. He further stressed the importance of the current coalition government focusing on good governance, transparent service delivery, job creation, and economic reforms to meet public aspirations.
In discussions with party workers in the district, Koirala argued that the nation’s progress hinges on NC leadership. He also revealed plans to complete the party’s 15th national convention by December 15.