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The main opposition CPN-UML unveiled its election manifesto on Monday, promising robust economic growth and infrastructural development in the next five years.In its manifesto announced Monday, the second-largest party in parliament has said it is to increase the per capita income of Nepalis to US $ 5,000 within the next 10 years. It has also made several other big promises, including a more than two-fold increase in social security allowances, free healthcare, employment and massive economic development.
The manifesto, unveiled by UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli in the capital, has promised to undertake hundreds of big and small projects in social and economic development .The UML manifesto is similar to the election manifesto unveiled by Nepali Congress. In its manifesto made public six days ago, NC made similar pledges, to canvas public support in the elections taking place after a gap of two decades. While some targets put forth by the two parties look achievable, many of their stated goals appear difficult to achieve.