People want constitution not war: Minister Basnet

Chitwan, Nov 17: Minister for Industry Mahesh Basnet today warned that the UCPN (Maoist) would get zero seats in the next election if it continues to obstruct the constitution making process.

Speaking at a programme held by Youth Association Chitwan, Minister Basnet urged UCPN (Maoist) to not issue threats of resorting to arms and hamper the constitution making.

He said the constitution would be promulgated on 22 January as wished by the people.

The people want constitution not war, the Minister said while adding, "The people will side with those who want a constitution."

Minister Basnet further said that his Ministry had received only Rs three billion whereas it was in need of Rs 20 billion. He called for creating separate Finance and Revenue Ministries.

Shedding light on the government plan to introduce 'one district one industry' policy to resolve the problem of unemployment and develop industrial sector, the Minister stressed on the need to produce competent human resources for the country's development. RSS