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No polls in April if accord eludes us: Dahal
KATHMANDU, NOV 17 -
According to Dahal, election s during April-May next year will not be possible if consensus is not had at the earliest.
“Parties have a uniform view on all issues related to holding fresh polls, except for the leadership of the government,” Dahal said at a tea reception organised by his party. He further urged the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML to adopt flexibility.
“Talks are underway with top leaders of the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML and I am confident that we will forge consensus soon,” said Dahal. He added that the parties must not stick to power sharing issues only.
Dahal said the 12-point understanding signed by the major parties in 2005 has laid out a clear framework for a new constitution. “I have not deviated from the main thrust of the 12-point understanding, I will also call other parties to respect the understanding,” he said.
NC Vice President Ram Chandra Poudel said the ruling parties must take initiatives to pave way for the formation of a national consensus government.
CPN-Maoist Chairman Mohan Baidya said parties' negotiations must focus on the contentious issues of the new constitution than power sharing. “There have not been serious parleys among parties about resolving the constitutional and political crisis,” Baidya said.
UML Chairman Jhala Nath Khanal underlined the need for a national consensus government for the promulgation of the new constitution. “Parties still have divergent views on the formation of a national consensus government,” he said.
Chairman of Madhesi Janadhikar Forum Nepal Upendra Yadav said parties must focus on resolving the crisis as the country is heading towards crisis. “Political parties must soon make compromises on the political system and other issues to end the deadlock,” he Yadav.
The reception organised on the occasion of occasion of Dashain, Tihar, Chhath and Nepal Sambat was attended by leaders of different political parties, civil society representatives and diplomats.
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