CPN-UML Lawmaker Somnath Poudel Criticizes Government's Economic Policies

CPN-UML lawmaker Somnath Poudel criticized the government's economic policies, claiming it cannot create an investment-friendly environment by intimidating businessmen and arresting industrialists. He argued that the government's claims of restoring private sector confidence are undermined by such actions and questioned the lack of clarity in the budget's priorities regarding economic restructuring and fiscal federalism. Poudel urged the government to adopt realistic policies instead of making empty promises.