Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has told the industrialists and businesspersons that there was no point in getting harassed and panicked while involved in fair business. 

At a discussion with representatives of private entities including the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) in the federal capital today, Lamichhane  urged them not to cast doubt on activities of RSP and the government it has led.

However, he made it clear that the government had to emerge tough against the businesspersons and elements who have held hostage the national economy. 

According to him, the private sector's problems should be addressed for the development of the real economy. The RSP has already set a ‘roadmap’ for it, he reminded, urging industrialists and businesspeople not to visit any leaders' homes and party offices with complaints. 

“You may have witnessed different scenarios in the past and even been involved in it, but this government wants to ensure change in a different manner,” he said.

During the meeting, FNCCI President Chandra Dhakal sought government assistance for the private sector to run business in a peaceful setting. “The private sector is under attack in every movement. We want such attacks stopped,” he said.

CNI President Birendra Raj Pandey mentioned urgency of encouragement to the private sector at a time when the capital formation is declining. 

Similarly, Deepak Malhotra said he had expected much from the RSP government in development and economic reform.

‘Govt will not leave citizens homeless’

In a separate note, President Lamichhane made it clear that the government would not make citizens homeless. “Although problems surfaced at present, efforts are on to ensure sustainable solutions,” he said.