Govt not in UML’s priority: General Secretary Pokhrel

January 16, Kathmandu: General Secretary of the CPN UML, Shankar Pokhrel, has said UML had not prioritized making or joining the government.

“UML is worried more about people’s problems than leading government,” he asserted. At a press conference organized by Press Chautari Nepal in Nepalgunj on Monday, General Secretary Pokhrel accused the present government of failing to address people’s problems and work for development.

He argued that the exodus of youths had increased of late due to declining trust in the State.

He expressed worry about why the government did not pay heed to retaining youths within the country. A strong national force is imperative because the existing alliance government had not worked for development, according to General Secretary Pokhrel.

He however ruled out the possibility of unity with any communist party for now.