PM fails to persuade Upadhyaya to accept NHRC chief's position

Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala traveled to the residence of former Chief Justice Biswo Nath Upadhyaya in Gyaneshwore on Tuesday in an attempt to persuade him to accept the position of chairman of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) but in vain.

Upadhyaya, who had been named as NHRC chief last year, has consistently declined to take up the position saying he was appointed without his consent and without his agreement on the team.

On Tuesday, too, Upadhyaya rejected PM's offer, say reports.

Although PM Koirala tried to persuade Upadhyaya to accept the offer and help him, Upadhyaya declined.

This is the second time PM Koirala had gone to Upadhyaya's residence to persuade him. nepalnews.com sd Jun 19 07