(PTI) Republic Nepal's first Premier Prachanda, whose Leftist group's main target were security personnel before it gave up the decade-long insurgency in 2006, today appealed to armed forces and police to "forget the bitterness of the past" and extend support to his government."I appeal to Nepali Army, Armed Police Force, Nepal Police, National Investigation Department to forget the bitterness of the past and extend their support for national unity," Prachanda said in his first message to the nation delivered prior to his departure for Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of Olympics Games.
"Taking the peace process to logical conclusion and writing a new constitution within stipulated time are the main tasks of this government," he said.
Maoist chief and the former rebel leader Prachanda said that he wanted to consolidate the national unity based on full equality among the people from Himal (Mountain), Pahad (Hills) and Terai (Plains).
"I express my firm commitment towards modern democratic principles such as multi-party competition, periodic elections and rule of law," he said, and expressed his commitment to protect private sector and bring about modern industrial economy in the country.
Prachanda said the new government will encourage foreign investments in priority sectors such as 'agriculture, tourism, water resources and infrastructure.' He also assured industrialists that the government maintains industrial peace by improving relations between labour and employers.