Eight parties seal the deal; PM urges protesters to withdraw agitation

Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has stated to delineate electoral constituencies based on population and geographic appropriateness. PM Koirala has also promised to increase the constituencies in Madhes based on population and hold elections (for the Constituent Assembly) based on Proportional Representation system on the increased constituencies also.

Addressing the nation following the understanding among the leaders of the eight political parties on demands raised by Terai agitators, PM Koirala said the interim constitution will soon be amended to incorporate these new agreements.

PM Koirala also expressed the government's determination to ensure participation of Madhesi, Janajati, Dalit, women and backward communities at all organs of the state.

Appreciating the role played by people of Madhes in people's movement and strengthening democracy, PM Koirala expressed sadness over the loss of lives and properties in the current unrest. He expressed sincere condolences to those who died in the protests and vowed to provide relief to injured ones.

PM Koirala has urged all agitators to now withdraw their agitation and concentrate on making the constituent assembly elections successful.

PM Koirala made the remarks in the presence of leaders of eight parties. The PM's address was drafted as per the written agreement signed by leaders of the eight parties. The signatories include Sushil Koirala, vice president of Nepali Congress; Madhav Kumar Nepal, general secretary of UML; Maoist chairman Prachanda; Gopal Man Shrestha, vice president of NC-Democratic; Bharat Bimal Yadav, vice president of NSP (Anandidevi); Narayan Man Bijukchhe, president of Nepal Workers and Peasants Party (NWPP); Amik Sherchan, president of People's Front; and CP Mainali, president of Left Front.

Reacting to the media after the PM's address Rajendra Mahato, general secretary of NSP-Anandidevi said that this will fulfill the demands raised by people of Madhes. He hoped the unrest will now end in Terai. nepalnews.com sd Feb 07 07

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