Action against anyone instigating violence-Minister Gurung

Gandaki: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, asserted that anyone instigating violence in the name of the movement would be brought to action.

Inaugurating the 12th annual general meeting of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Association in Pokhara on Saturday, Minister Gurung said the government would not forbear anarchic and undisciplined activities and would take action against those involved in anti-system activities.

There was no alternative to the present system, he said, adding activities against the system could not be exempted under any circumstances.

“The cabinet has already decided to take action against those involved in such activities”, the minister shared.

“How can a person who cannot save his family and institution protect the country and 30 million Nepalis again? Let’s not indulge in any activity against the Constitution”, Gurung further said.

Also the government spokesperson, Gurung said the government has laid emphasis on the formulation of necessary laws for system reforms.

Preparations are underway to amend 12 existing acts to make the government’s works effective, he added.
The minister assured the gold and silver dealers of enabling policy arrangement needed for making their business well-managed.

Federation Chair Arjun Rasaili pledged to continue their engagement to make their business further effective.