Three parties to unveil CMP, code of conduct on Monday
The three main allies in the new government - Maoists, Unified Marxist
Leninist (UML) and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) - are set to unveil the
common minimum programme (CMP), code the conduct for ministers as well as
the modus operandi of the government on Monday, leaders said.
The three-party leaders today finalised the drafts of the CMP, code of
conduct and the government's modus operandi. According to MJF leader JP
Gupta, the drafts would be signed by the leaders at a programme in Singha
Durbar at 10 am tomorrow.
The five-page CMP has set priorities such as timely drafting of new
constitution, brining the peace process to a logical end, restructuring of
the state, immediate relief to the conflict-affected people, integration
of Maoist army into Nepal Army and implementation of past agreements,
among others.
Meanwhile, the three parties discussed the division of portfolios in the
new government. Maoist leaders today held separate meetings with UML and
MJF leaders at Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's Naya Bazaar residence.
MJF leader Gupta told reporters after a meeting with the Maoist leadership
that the three parties were very close to reaching an agreement on
power-sharing and that they were prepared to name a full-fledged cabinet
on Monday when Prime Minister Dahal takes oath of office and secrecy.
The three parties also held internal meetings to finalise the names of
their ministers, but could not take decisions with the alliance still
working on division of portfolios. nepalnews.com mk Aug 17 08
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