Khanal pessimistic about peace & constitution by present govt.

KATHMANDU, Sept. 3: The CPN-UML Chairaman Jhala Nath Khanal has stated that since the incumbent government is based on a majority, the UML is not still confident that it would be able to successfully complete the peace process and the constitution- making process.

Inaugurating the fifth convention of the CPN-UML Kathmandu Ward 22 Committee at Tebahal today, the former prime minister said that the UML would play a supportive and constructive role if the government strives to complete the peace process and the constitution drafting process.

While stating that consensus on the outline, number, standard, post and rehabilitation package of the army integration is essential in order to complete the peace process, he said all issues could be resolved in a week if the political parties wished to do so.

He expressed concern over the failure to form a government of consensus, despite his resignation from the post of prime minister for the same.

The UML chief also claimed that the present three months’ extension of the Constituent Assembly term is not sufficient, and an additional three months would be required to complete the new constitution.

Speaking at the same program, UML central member and Valley in-charge Rajendra Shrestha said the failure of governments in Nepal to complete its full term has led to increasing problems for the country.

- THT Report