निजी क्षेत्रमाथि आक्रमण उचित होइन : अर्थमन्त्री खनालAttacks on the Private Sector Are Not Justified: Finance Minister Khanal
काठमाडौं — अर्थमन्त्री रामेश्वर खनालले देशको आर्थिक विकासमा निजी क्षेत्रको भूमिकालाई महत्वपूर्ण बताउँदै निजी क्षेत्रमाथि भइरहेको आक्रमण अनुचित भएको टिप्पणी गरेका छन्। नेपाल आर्थिक पत्रकार संघ (नाफिज)को १६औँ वार्षिक साधारण सभामा बोल्दै उनले निजी क्षेत्रलाई कमजोर बनाउने प्रयासले अर्थतन्त्रलाई नै हानी पुर्याउने चेतावनी दिए।
उनले भने, “निजी क्षेत्रले तयार पारेको संरचना र सम्पत्ति नेपाली जनताको पनि हो। निजी क्षेत्रले निश्चित समयपछि छोड्ने नै हो। उनीहरूमाथिको आक्रमण ठीक होइन। निजी क्षेत्रको संरक्षणका लागि सबैले जोड दिनुपर्छ।”
अर्थमन्त्री खनालले प्रक्रियामा त्रुटि भए सुधार गर्न सकिने तर सही व्यक्तिमाथि गलत कदम चालिएमा देशको लगानी वातावरण कमजोर बन्ने चेतावनी दिए। अपराध गर्ने कसैलाई सरकारले छोड्ने नसोचे पनि, त्यसका लागि सडक, सामाजिक सञ्जाल वा सञ्चार माध्यममा जथाभावी टिप्पणी गर्नु अनुचित हुने उनको भनाइ थियो।
जेनजी आन्दोलन केवल आर्थिक समृद्धिका लागि मात्र नभई भ्रष्टाचार अन्त्य, पारदर्शी सेवा प्रवाह र राज्यका शक्तिशाली व्यक्तिबाट हुने दुरुपयोग रोकिनुपर्ने मागसहित शुरु भएको उनले बताए।
उनका अनुसार आन्दोलनले निरन्तर उठाइरहेको मागहरूलाई राज्यले गम्भीरतापूर्वक लिनुपर्ने आवश्यकता छ।
आगामी निर्वाचनका बारेमा बोल्दै अर्थमन्त्री खनालले कुनै पनि हालतमा निर्वाचन सार्नु नहुने स्पष्ट गरे।
उनले भने, “निर्वाचन सार्नु भनेको मुलुकलाई अनिश्चित दिशामा धकेल्नु हो। यसले अर्थतन्त्रदेखि कूटनीति, प्रवाह प्रणाली सबै क्षेत्रमा नकारात्मक असर पार्छ। त्यसैले कुनै पनि हालतमा निर्वाचन समयमै हुनैपर्छ।”
उनले सबै राजनीतिक दल र नागरिकको सहमतिमा सुरक्षित, भयरहित तथा निष्पक्ष निर्वाचन गरिने बताए। अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय जगतसमक्ष पनि लोकतान्त्रिक अभ्यासमा दृढ राष्ट्रको छवि प्रस्तुत गर्नुपर्ने उनले जोड दिए।
अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय जगतले नेपालबारे राम्रो मूल्यांकन गरिरहेकाले त्यो छवि बिग्रिन नदिन सरकार स्वयं जिम्मेवार रहनुपर्ने उनले उल्लेख गरे।
सरकारले आगामी दिनमा सुधारका कार्यक्रमलाई तीव्रता दिनुपर्ने आवश्यकता रहेको अर्थमन्त्री खनालले औँल्याए।
Kathmandu — Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal has stated that recent attacks and criticism directed toward the private sector are inappropriate and harmful to the nation’s economic environment. Speaking at the 16th Annual General Meeting of the Nepal Forum of Economic Journalists (NAFIJ), he emphasized that the private sector remains an essential pillar of Nepal’s economic development.
“The structures and assets created by the private sector ultimately belong to the Nepali people,” he said. “These institutions will eventually transition over time, but attacking the private sector is not right. Everyone must work toward protecting and strengthening it.”
Correct the Process, Not the People
Minister Khanal mentioned that policies and procedures can be corrected if flawed, but taking the wrong steps against the right individuals could discourage investment and innovation.
“If someone has committed a crime, the government is ready to take necessary action,” he said. “But such matters should not be dealt with through random comments on the streets, social media, or the press.”
GenZ Movement Not Only About Prosperity
He clarified that the recent GenZ movement is not solely about economic prosperity. According to him, the movement emerged due to rampant corruption, its promotion by influential individuals, and the need for transparent public service delivery.
“These demands have been raised persistently, and they require sincere response,” he added.
Election Must Take Place on Time
Minister Khanal stressed that elections are indispensable for political and economic stability. “Postponing elections would push the country toward uncertainty,” he warned. “It affects numerous activities and sectors. Elections must take place on time under a positive environment.”
He further stated that the government is committed to holding elections in a safe, fearless, and impartial manner, with the consensus of all political parties and support from citizens. Maintaining Nepal’s democratic image in the international community is essential, he said.
Nepal Should Not Lose Its Positive Global Evaluation
Minister Khanal remarked that the international community has continued to evaluate Nepal positively, and the country should preserve and enhance that image. He noted that the government needs to undertake further reforms in the coming days to strengthen its credibility and improve public perception.
