Big 3 stance on 'reported' Indian blockade expected today

KATHMANDU, Sept 22: The major three parties—Nepali Congress (NC), CPN-UML and UCPN (Maoist)—are expected to make their official stance over 'reported' blockade warning by India.

Media reports have been circulating that India has warned of an indirect blockade and reportedly halted the trasition of a few Nepal-bound trucks at Indo-Nepal check posts.Speaking with media persons during a tea reception hosted by CPN UML on Tuesday, UCPN (Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal said that the three parties will make public their official stance regarding the issue later today.

India has been expressing reservation on promulgation of the new constitution boycotting the dissenting parties.

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