Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said that establishment of sustainable peace and good governance and achieving economic prosperity are the government's major goals.

Addressing the 'Karnali Province-level Security Seminar' organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs in Surkhet, the capital of Karnali Province, today, he stressed on corruption and crime control and establishment of the rule of law. The Home Minister vowed that there can be no compromise on this.

"In a democracy, discipline and distribution are important. There should be an ease of service delivery to the people in the distribution of opportunities, services and resources," he said, stressing on result-oriented and smart work performance.

The Home Minister said, "It is necessary to make an assessment of the law and order situation and crime control approach. We are in favour of resolving the problems and coming to the conclusion."

Stating that the federal government has started formulating the federal law related to Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force, he said the adjustment of police positions will be moved ahead after the laws are passed.

The Home Minister said that the government shall carry out necessary works in order to make the law and order in the Karnali province stronger, efficient and effective.

Chief Minister of Karnali Province, Yamlal Kandel, said that there was lack of coexistence, collaboration and coordination among the three tiers of the government as per the spirit of the constitution. He stressed on the federal, provincial and local governments implementing and working in accordance with this spirit of the constitution.

Home Secretary Gokarna Prasad Duwadi, Karnali Province Government Chief Secretary, Chiefs of the security bodies, among other officials attended the programme.