Kathmandu, May 11 -- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Sunday defended the government's policies and programme for the upcoming fiscal year, saying it was neither repetitive nor outdated, but rather focused on reprioritising all infrastructure projects and reforming the development model.

Responding to queries raised during the discussion on the government's annual policy and programme at the House of Representatives, Oli stressed that Nepal must shift away from its traditional approach to development, which he characterised as slow-paced and plagued by a "work-in-progress" culture.

"The framework, pace, and culture of development must change. This is a new proposal. Our commitment to implement this in practice is also new," said Oli. "Wi...