Mahesh Basnet Congratulates Balendra Shah, Urges Responsible Leadership at Every Step
Mahesh Basnet, Secretary of the CPN-UML, extended heartfelt congratulations to newly elected Prime Minister Balendra Shah, welcoming the freshness and youthfulness of his leadership. He emphasized that the responsibility now lies with the new cabinet to prove themselves and advised compensating for any lack of experience through learning. Basnet stressed that the government must deliver effective decisions to achieve stability, development, and prosperity, and pledged a supportive role in positive policymaking. Kathmandu, 13 Chaitra.
Highlighting today as a day of both hope and challenge, Basnet stated, ‘I warmly congratulate Prime Minister Balendra Shah and his cabinet on their formation and wish them a successful tenure. The infusion of youth and fresh ideas is highly welcome. Today’s moment represents both hope and a test for the youthful cabinet. The country has provided an opportunity, and now it is your responsibility to demonstrate your capabilities.’
He acknowledged that opportunities come with equally serious challenges and urged the leadership to address any experience gaps through learning and mature decision-making. ‘Challenges are as substantial as opportunities. Please proceed with every step taken responsibly by compensating for any lack of experience through learning and sound, mature decisions,’ he added.
Basnet also called on the government to proceed with a sense of responsibility rather than viewing power as an opportunity. Becoming more emphatic, he said, ‘We understand the gravity of responsibility. By maintaining balance with restraint and determination and perceiving power as responsibility rather than privilege, move forward. Only by combining experience with energy and cooperating with all stakeholders will public trust be strengthened.’ He reaffirmed his commitment to a supportive role in positive initiatives. ‘We will cautiously support positive decisions and efforts and will play a cooperative role. Best wishes,’ he concluded.
