Rastriya Ekata Abhiyan has welcomed the decision by the Government of Nepal to formally communicate with China to convert the loan taken for the construction of Pokhara International Airport into a grant. The Abhiyan views this step as an important decision for the country's economic independence and long-term interests.

Since its establishment in 2020, Rastriya Ekata Abhiyan has been consistently raising concerns regarding the management of the loan for Pokhara International Airport and other related national issues. The Abhiyan considers the government's decision to convert the loan from China into a grant as significant progress in its efforts.

However, the Abhiyan has urged the government not to consider this decision alone as sufficient and to immediately address other demands related to Pokhara International Airport. The Abhiyan’s key demands include fully operationalizing the Pokhara International Airport, investigating the corruption involved in its construction, dismissing the failed and corrupt Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority, seeking clarification through a diplomatic note from the Chinese ambassador who tarnished the airport’s reputation by labeling it as part of the BRI, resolving the technical issues in the construction, and making further efforts to convert the high-interest loan into a grant.

Rastriya Ekata Abhiyan strongly urges the government to prioritize fulfilling all these demands. The Abhiyan emphasizes that the government's decision should focus on Nepal's long-term economic interests while building public trust. The Abhiyan also expresses its commitment to continue its struggle for national pride and economic independence in the coming days.

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Press Release

Rastriya Ekata Abhiyan Welcomes Government’s Request to Convert Pokhara Airport Loan into a Grant: Urges Immediate Fulfillment of Remaining Demands

Rastriya Ekata Abhiyan has warmly welcomed the decision by the Government of Nepal to formally communicate with China to convert the loan taken for the construction of Pokhara International Airport into a grant. The Abhiyan considers this step as an important decision for the nation’s economic independence and long-term benefits.

Since its establishment in 2020, Rastriya Ekata Abhiyan has been consistently raising its voice regarding the management of the loan for Pokhara International Airport and other related national issues. In this context, considering Nepal’s economic condition and national pride, the government's initiative to convert the loan from China into a grant is seen as significant progress in the Abhiyan's efforts.

However, the Abhiyan does not consider this decision alone to be sufficient and urges the government to immediately fulfill the remaining demands related to Pokhara International Airport. The following demands of the Abhiyan should be addressed promptly:

1. Fully operationalize Pokhara International Airport.
2. Investigate the corruption involved in the airport’s construction.
3. Immediately dismiss the failed and corrupt Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority.
4. Seek clarification through a diplomatic note from the Chinese ambassador who defamed the airport by labeling it as part of the BRI.
5. Resolve the technical faults in the construction.
6. Make further efforts to convert the high-interest loan into a grant.

Rastriya Ekata Abhiyan strongly urges the government to prioritize fulfilling all these demands. The Abhiyan emphasizes that the government's decision must focus on Nepal’s long-term economic interests while earning the trust of the public. The Abhiyan reaffirms its commitment to continue its struggle for national pride and economic independence in the coming days.

Vinay Yadav
Central Chairman
Rastriya Ekata Abhiyan

BRI China In Nepal Binay Yadav