Kathmandu, June 7: The second meeting of the Legislature-Parliament today initiated the process to elect a new prime minister.
Informing the parliament meeting about his candidacy for the PM, NC President Deuba said he fielded himself as the PM after the Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal stepped down from the post. He was fielding himself as PM with the agreement made with the Maoist Centre.
Addressing the meeting, leader Deuba expressed commitment to hold the second round of local level election and the elections of province and federal parliament within the stipulated timeframe. He said the policy and programmes brought forth by the previous government would be continued without affecting the election code of conduct.
He expressed confidence that the major opposition CPN-UML would extend support in passing the constitution amendment bill as per the demands of the Madhes parties and creating atmosphere favourable to all sides on board for the elections.
“Present need is the broader acceptability of constitution. So, I believe, the constitution would be amended,” he argued.
His shared the commitments of government he is to lead as holding elections to promote grassroots democracy, bringing economic decentralization, bringing in foreign investment with the establishment of industries, creating atmosphere for national consensus.
According to him, PM Dahal showed the character of a statesman by abiding by the agreement. Cooperation with Maoist Centre would continue in the days ahead, he added.
The foreign policy should be based on national interest, he said, adding that maintaining harmonious relations with India and China also falls under the national interest.
The PM candidate Deuba further said he would not let the misuse of Nepali territory against India and China. RSS
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