KATHMANDU – While supporting the motion of confidence submitted by Prime Minister Oli in the House of Representatives, Deuba said that since Oli is diligent, studious, and experienced, the government under his leadership will lead the country to progress.

He has also said that they are clear about dialogue and agreement between the parties when amending the constitution, Congress is clear about strengthening the democratic republican system and inclusiveness while amending the constitution and that it is appropriate to do it through dialogue and agreement among all the political parties active in Nepal when amending the constitution.

Deuba said that a stable government is needed to make the economy run by breaking the economic stagnation of the country and that the current government has been formed to guide politics on the path of stability. Deuba said that the government will succeed in that goal.

The full text of Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba’s speech in Parliament:

Honorable Speaker,

Honorable Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has proposed to obtain a vote of confidence according to clause (4) of Article 76 of the Constitution of Nepal. The expectations of the common Nepali people are stable government, rapid economic development, creation of jobs, and speedy construction of physical infrastructure. As we progress in this direction, the disappointment seen today will turn into hope.

I believe that the current government will rapidly advance the work in this direction and instill hope and trust in the people. For the development of the country, it is necessary to build a stable and strong government first. Looking at the structure of today’s parliament, the first and second largest parties in the parliament have formed a government for a stable government.

The present government will make the economy run by breaking the economic slackness seen in the country, maintain lasting peace in the country and create job opportunities within the country through a dynamic economy. Due to this, the revenue will be further increased and it will be possible to carry out the development works according to the people’s demand.

It is necessary to control corruption and move the country towards good governance. It has been more than eight years since the constitution began. It is a natural practice of democracy to review its strengths and weaknesses and make necessary amendments to the constitution. When amending the constitution, the federal democratic republican system and inclusiveness will be further strengthened.

We are clear that when amending the constitution, it should be done through communication and consensus among all the political parties active in Nepal. It is known that an agreement was reached between the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML on Ashar 17th. Accordingly, CPN-UML leader KP Sharma Oli, with the support of the Nepali Congress as well as with other small parties, has been appointed as the Prime Minister as per Article 76-2 of the Constitution and presented to the House of Representatives for the vote of confidence.

The current government under the leadership of Honorable Prime Minister K.P.Sharma Oli is going to run a well-governed government according to the will of the people. I believe that the present government will make a solid contribution to the rule of law, the creation of laws necessary for the full implementation of the constitution, the creation of a proper environment for investment, and the creation of more employment opportunities and the creation of a viable economy.

Honorable Prime Minister is very hardworking, studious and experienced. His friends in the cabinet are also qualified and capable. I believe that the country will take a new path of progress under his leadership. I believe that the current government, which was formed to direct politics towards stability, will be successful. Therefore, I express my commitment that the Nepali Congress is determined to implement the seven-point agreement reached between the Nepali Congress and the CPN (UML) .

Also, I am fully confident that the CPN-UML will also be firm on this matter. Therefore, the Nepali Congress will vote in favor of the vote of confidence requested by the honorable Prime Minister. Also, I appeal to other parties to vote in favor of the vote of confidence held by the honorable Prime Minister.

Thank you!
Hail Nepal!