Nepal, Feb. 19 -- The Nepali Congress on Wednesday unveiled its election manifesto called "Pratigya Patra" (a commitment charter), presenting a 10-point plan focused on good governance, economic growth and citizens' dignity.

Party president Gagan Thapa said the document is both a policy roadmap and an appeal to voters in Madhesh Province, a region considered crucial in the March 5 polls.

The Pratigya Patra, with the slogan 'Prosperous Nepal, Dignified Nepalis' was made public at an event in Janakpur. The theme of the paper sounds similar to the slogan championed by the CPN-UML for some time as 'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali'.

The document outlines the goals the party intends to achieve over the next five years. With its message of "tr...