‘Electoral system costly, politics corrupt’

Kathmandu : Speakers at a programme underscored the need that all political parties should have common perspective on country’s foreign policy. During a talk programme organized by Nepal Council of World Affairs on ‘good governance, corruption control and foreign policy’ on Thursday, they urged the political parties to forge common understanding on foreign policy issues that influence country’s social development and economic prosperity.
Nepal Communist Party leader Yuvraj Gyawali said political parties’ role is important on good governance, corruption control and foreign policy. As the political parties are major elements in democracy, they should play fair role.
“Election system has been costly causing the realization that it fueled political corruption. It must be corrected soon,” he underscored.
NC leader Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat said as the national and international maneuvering are on while bringing in foreign investment, the issues of national interest must be handled carefully.
Former Chief Secretary Dr Som Lal Subedi shared the experience that the political influence in the administration hampers performance.
Council Chairman Hemant Kharel said although the local levels with the structural change have become accountable to the people, growing corruption is worrying.
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