NC sticks to 10-point demand

KATHMANDU, May 21: Nepali Congress (NC) has reiterated that it would help to extend Constituent Assembly term after the implementation of its ten-point demand.



NC parliamentary party leader Ram Chandra Paudel called on Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal at the latter´s residence, Baluwatar on Saturday and reiterated the party’s stance. [break]



NC leaders have been warning of serious consequences if the current coalition of Maoists and UML chose to extend the term of CA on the basis of two-thirds majority in parliament.



They have also maintained that peace and democratic constitution are not possible as long as Khanal-led government "formed on the basis of clandestine seven-point deal" remains in power.

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