PM responds to comments on govt policy and programme

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli responded to the lawmakers’ comments and queries on the government policy and programme at the Legislature-Parliament this afternoon.
Prime Minister Oli defended the government’s announcement to hold local elections in December, saying there was a void in the local bodies for over 15 years and the constitution envisaged the civic in its transitional provisions. He further urged all political forces to help hold the elections on announced time.
The House conducted deliberations on the government policy and programme, which was presented by President Bidya Devi Bhandari on May 8.