MORANG: Central member of the Nepali Congress, Dr Shekhar Koirala, said his party was making preparation for the election to the House of Representatives (HoR).

During a dialogue with youths on ‘NC’s journey: past, present and future’ organized here Sunday, leader Dr Koirala spoke on the challenges and opportunities before the NC. He reminded that NC’s central committee had already decided to go for election.

He, however, said peace and security are prerequisites to free and fair election. “The weapons looted from police offices and the prisoners escaped from various jails during the September 8-9 Gen Z movement must be returned,” he said, adding that there is no option before the country but to hold the election successfully on the slated date.

According to him, once the youths of political parties are ensured 40 percent participation at local level, 30 percent at provincial level and 20 percent at federal level, it would be helpful to curb corruption, and maintain transparency and accountability in system. The leader also pointed out the need of keeping teachers at community schools away from political engagement.

On a different note, he blamed the governments discriminating against Biratnagar Metropolis in resource allocation resulting in comparative backwardness.