The chairperson of Youth Association Nepal, the youth wing affiliated with Nepal’s CPN-UML, Kshitij Thebe, has said that political groups often described as “new forces” lack clear agendas.
Speaking at the first meeting of the National Youth Council in Kathmandu on Friday, Thebe said the absence of agendas is reflected in their refusal to take part in public debates when invited by mainstream media.
“Those who have agendas do not avoid debates,” he said, adding that declining invitations for public discussion raises questions about political clarity.
Thebe referred to development achievements made in recent decades, noting that during the Rana era only about six percent of the population had access to electricity, while access has now reached around 98 percent. He also said information technology infrastructure has been expanded across public schools.
He stated that the government has pursued a policy of zero tolerance toward corruption and highlighted national sovereignty issues, saying that Limpiyadhura, Kalapani and Lipulekh have been included in Nepal’s official map.
In this context, Thebe called on leaders aspiring to become prime minister to clearly state their positions on territorial issues. “The country wants to hear your statement,” he said, asking what stance they hold on Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura.
