NC leaders committed to separation of powers

KATHMANDU, Feb. 20: Nepali Congress top leaders have expressed commitment to abiding by the principle of separation of powers and democratic norms and values while making any agreement of national interest.



They pledged not to sign any agreement that would be in violation of democracy and principle of separation of powers. "We could not go beyond the central committee´s meeting decision while seeking an outlet to the nation from the existing crisis", they said. [break]



Opening the seventh general convention of Nepal Teachers´ Association in the capital from Wednesday, the Congress leaders reiterated that fresh election to the Constituent Assembly was the first priority of the hour and an exit of the incumbent government was a must to ensure the election.



Party President Sushil Koirala said the Congress was always committed to supremacy of democracy.



A dispute arose over the matter of giving the leadership of an election government to Chief justice Khilaraj Regmi just because of the UCPN (Maoist), he said.



The nation is in shambles following prolonged political and constitutional deadlock, Congress President Koirala said.



Similarly, senior leader Sher Bahadur Deuba said finding a way out from the present crisis was the most important task of the day. He vowed to seek a solution to the problem, keeping the principle of separation of powers, judiciary, democracy and party´s decision in top priority.



Likewise, party Vice President Ram Chandra Poudel said fresh CA election was the prime issue of the hour and removal of the incumbent government was necessary to address such issue.



The Congress would never undermine the principle of separation of powers and democratic norms and values, he added.



The general convention began under the slogan of ´Satisfied teacher, education, democracy and prosperous nation: our commitments´ will conclude on February 23, electing a new leadership for the Association. As many as 560 teachers across the country are taking part in the general convention.



On the occasion, party President Koirala hnoured Association former presidents Keshab Prasad Bhattarai and Devendra Prasad Upadhyay and CNN Hero Anuradha Koirala.

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