Kathmandu, December 4. CPN-UML has directed the government to forward the constitution amendment proposal, tabled by the Nepali Congress, to Parliament after revising the same as per need.
The party’s standing committee meeting, which took place in Baluwatar under Prime Minister and UML President KP Sharma Oli, decided to forward the proposal to the House for discussion.
The move comes at a time when formal talks are about to take place between the UDMF and the government. The UDMF has been objecting to the amendment Bill.
The UML has decided to ensure a proportionately inclusive system in all organs of the state and carve out election constituencies on the basis of population by making suitable amendments in the bill on the basis of understanding between parties concerned.
After the meeting, UML Secretary Prithvi Subba Gurung said: “Our conclusion is that constituencies should be delineated on the basis of population. But the existing provision, in which (even sparsely populated) districts send at least one lawmaker each in the Parliament, should remain. “
The meeting decided to form a political committee for redrawing the provincial boundaries by involving the UDMF, Gurung said, adding: “Based on the committee’s suggestion, the boundaries will be redrawn.”
It suggested Oli that the three parties taking part in the talks with the UDMF forge common understanding before the talks.
Prime Minister Oli is holding talks with the two other major parties — the Nepali Congress and the UCPN-Maoist — in Baluwatar before talks with the UDMF. The three parties will hold talks with the UDMF at 5 pm, UML General Secretary Ishwor Pokhrel said.
source=sabkura.pvt.ltd
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