Kathmandu, April 15: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Federal Affairs Kamal Thapa has said that the local level elections would be held in the single phase on May 14 even if the Unified Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) does not take part.
At an interaction programme organized by the Reporters Club on Friday, the DPM revealed that the new proposal on constitution amendment was registered in the parliament secretariat based with consent of the UDMF to address the latter’s demands.
“But, the leaders of the UDMF have made a blunder by rejecting the proposal. We urge the UDMF leaders to rethink on their decision,” DPM Thapa added.
Thapa also said that the constitution amendment proposal was registered based on the agreement between the government and UDMF. The Madhes-centric parties’ decision to reject the bill is unexpected, Thapa shared.
The DPM revealed that a five-point gentleman agreement with the UDMF leaders was held and the new proposal on constitution amendment was brought accordingly.
He also said that the ruling Nepali Congress, CPN (Maoist Centre) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) would make their efforts through talks and dialogue till last to bring the Madhes-centric parties on board the local level elections.
Urging all to participate in the polls, DPM Thapa said that current govenrment was making maximum efforts to ensure participation of all. RSS
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