Speaking at the monthly ´Prime Minister with the people´ programme of Radio Nepal here this evening, Dr Bhattarai said "I have my resignation letter in my pocket and I am ready to resign as soon as the parties forge a consensus".[break]
He however said that his resignation alone would not give an outlet to the country in absence of a consensus among the political parties.
Emphasizing on the need of holding elections to the CA in May after forming a government of national consensus by the second week of January, he urged the parties not to push the country into a quagmire of uncertainty for their petty interest.
Dr Bhattarai pointed out the need for a consensus among the parties in arms during and after the 12-point agreement in order to institutionalize the gains of the people´s movement.
Accepting that his government has not been able to perform as much as expected by the people as a result of the difficult circumstances, the Prime Minister however expressed optimism at the present political situation.
Referring to the failure in the promulgation of the new constitution from the erstwhile CA, the Prime Minister said as the Government only played a coordinating role in the constitution making process, it was the political parties who were mostly responsible for it.
Saying that he was trying his best to ensure good governance to the people, the Prime Minister acknowledged that traditional acts and laws have barred to achieve the expected results.
The Prime Minister said that something new was being done through the programmes like ´Hello Sarkar´ and ´PM with the People´.
The PM said his government was not able to do as per the people´s expectations due to lack of its own policy and programs and lack of timely budget in this fiscal year.
Prime Minister Dr Bhattarai further added that some new programs have been initiated after instituting the Investment Board and declaring the Nepal Investment Year.
"I urge all not to be disappointed as works cannot be done in a hurry in transition," the PM tried to placate the listeners.
On the occasion, the PM said that alcohol was also one of the causes of violence against women and added official concerned have been ordered to control it.
The government was committed to the development of agriculture and added he was planning to bring some new projects for the development and expansion of the agro-industry.
The PM said that loadshedding hour was not reduced in the past due to lack of clear policy adding that the government was preparing to import 200 megawatt of power from India.
Hetauda and Duhabi based multi-fuel plants have been brought into operation, he added.
Dr Bhattarai also said that he was committed to ending anarchy and confusion in the education sector and the officials of the Tribhuvan University have been ordered to fully implement the academic calendar.
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