Economists Critique Election Manifestos for Lacking Financial Viability and Implementation Plans

Kathmandu. "Writing a manifesto does not cost much; one can write whatever they wish. But how about implementation? And what about the financial sources? Do not trust things that are free and interest-free. It is impossible. It is only a matter of whether you take it directly or indirectly, today or tomorrow," this was the view expressed by Dr. Prakash Kumar Shrestha, Vice Chairman of the National Planning Commission, on the social media platform Facebook.

Sushil Bhatta, former Chief Executive Officer of the Investment Board and former member of the National Planning Commission, wrote on the same network, "I always want to see a manifesto that includes a detailed cost assessment, financially responsible plans, clearly identified investment sources, and implementation methods, rather than just making ambitious promises. Let the details of how it can be implemented be included."