House should not be dissolved in haste: PM Koirala
After his statement to provide space to King in new democracy received widespread criticism, Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has said that there was no question of dissolving the House of Representatives until there is a reliable alternative.
While the Maoists are depending on their weapons as their source of power, parliament is the source of power and weapon for the unarmed political parties and the people, Koirala told the parliamentarians at the NC Parliamentary Party meeting held at his official residence in Baluwatar Saturday morning.
According to a party source, Koirala said that the Maoists should lay down arms before joining the interim government.
He also urged the parliamentarians affiliated to Nepali Congress to be more responsible and not to issue irresponsible statements to gain cheap popularity as the nation is moving ahead to restore lasting peace.
Koirala also said that he would never compromise with anyone at the cost of law and order, and peace and democracy in the country.
Regarding his recent controversial remarks to provide space to the King and the Maoists in democracy, Koirala asserted that his remarks were based on the reality, reports quoted a NC parliamentarian as saying.
“I will do what my conscience tells me. I am not going to bow down to anyone. The NC has been for parliamentary ways. Our MPs must not comment on superficial issues but stick to policy,” the octogenarian leader said.
On the issue of unification of the two factions of Nepali Congress, he said, “Unity between the two congresses would pave the way out of the existing national crisis. It is the need of the hour."
At the meeting, NC parliamentarians expressed serious concerns over the disregard of the Maoists toward the understandings and agreements reached with the government, as they are continuing extortions, intimidation and abductions.
In the meeting, criticizing Home Minister Krishna Sitaula for not being able to perform his role and responsibility, NC parliamentarians urged Sitaula to renounce either the ministerial position or the coordinator of the government negotiating team.
The NC Parliamentary Party also discussed the five-point deal with the Maoists. nepalnews.com pb Aug 13 06
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