The leaders from the opposition parties also stressed the need for forging a broader democratic alliance to expedite the process of drafting the new constitution.[break]
Speaking at a function organized by Common Movement for Peace and Democracy, Nepali Congress President Sushil Koirala said his party was ready to lead a democratic alliance, if necessary, to safeguard democracy in the country.
Koirala also claimed that the seven-point agreement is against the letter and spirit of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
Speaking at the same function, Chairman of Rastriya Janasakti Party Surya Bahadur Thapa stating that democracy is in crisis stressed on the need for a broader democratic alliance.
“The constitution will not be drafted unless there is a clear policy on the peace process,” said Thapa, “As the alliance between the Maoists and the CPN-UML has endangered the peace process, there is a need for a democratic alliance led by the Nepali Congress.”
Similarly, Chairman of the Madhesi People´s Rights Forum (Democratic) Bijay Kumar Gachhadar also urged the Nepali Congress to take the initiative to form an alliance of the democratic forces.
“The left alliance has not only posed a threat to democratic parties but has also to drafting of a democratic constitution,” said Gachhadar, “There is a need for an alliance of democratic forces as the country has seen a polarization of the left parties.”
Likewise, Chairman of Tarai Madhes Democratic Party Mahanta Thakur expressed concern that the Maoists´s “might succeed in their undemocratic policy of capturing the state”. He also stressed on the need for unity between the democratic parties.
Chairman of Rastriya Prajatantra Party Pashupati SJB Rana, President of Sadbhawana Party Rajendra Mahato and Chairman of Rastriya Janamorcha Nepal Chitra Bahadur KC also objected to the seven-point agreement.
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