PM hopes for new consensus; parties begin internal discussions
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has expressed hope that the political deadlock would end after the meeting of the eight party leaders to be held this afternoon.
During his meeting with the visiting British minister Shahid Mallik in Baluwatar on Wednesday morning, PM expressed hope that the Maoists would come to the common understanding to hold the constituent assembly election on time.
In the meantime, the parties have intensified their internal discussions in the wake of the new political scenario. The central committee meetings of the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML are undergoing.
The meeting of the Maoist central committee is also likely to discuss the new political developments. However, the presence of the Maoist leaders in the eight party meeting remains uncertain.
UML leaders have said their party would propose for a commitment resolution for republic through interim parliament to be approved by the constituent assembly. NC leaders said their discussion primarily focused on desertion of the Maoists from the interim government and possible ways to reach towards a new consensus.
People's Front president Amik Sherchan said they would propose for a commitment proposal for republic from the interim parliament. He said it could later be approved by the elected constituent assembly. nepalnews.com ia Sep 19 07
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