World

Hindu right-wing party criticises Nepal govt for economic failures, spread of Christianity

Nepal's Hindu right-wing and royalist political outfit Rastriya Prajatantra Party has criticised the government for failing to adopt sound economic policies and expressed concern over the spread of Christianity in the country.

migrator

Kathmandu

Presenting a performance report at the party's central body meeting on Thursday, party chief Kamal Thapa said, "The government has become a total failure."

Thapa said the government has failed to adopt sound economic policies and create an enabling environment for bringing foreign investment.

Thapa also said, "The rapid growth of Christianity is a serious threat to the country."

"The government's attempt to censor social media and mass media shows that it wants to impose totalitarianism in the country," the report states.

Thapa, in his report, also pointed out that corruption is thriving due to strong nexus between politicians, bureaucrats, businessmen and groups with vested interest.

"The government has failed to promote investment, create employment opportunities, control corruption, minimise trade deficit and develop educational and health sectors," he said in the document.

Nepal was declared a secular state in 2008 after the success of the people's movement of 2006 that saw the abolition of monarchy. Gyanendra Shah was Nepal's last king, ruling from 2001 to 2008. He is often called the world's last Hindu king.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

TVK joins chorus against saffron-clad Thiruvalluvar portrait, says poet cannot be reduced to any identity

Tamil Nadu government invites applications for subsidised two-wheeler scheme for Ulema

Repatriated Leiden copper plates to reach Tamil Nadu soon, says Minister Murugan

Israel captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 yrs

No impact sub, 5 overs for a bowler and a bowling powerplay: Tendulkar proposes IPL rule changes