Speaking at a press conference organized by Press Union here, Rijal said, “Maoists don’t want anything except the presidential post,” adding, “therefore, they are longing for such a constitution that would provide president with executive powers.”[break]
However, former minister Rijal predicated that UCPN Maoist chief’s aspiration to become president would not be fulfilled as he would face a defeat in presidential elections if ever held.
He further stressed on the need of the formation of an election government prior to going to elections to the new Constituent Assembly.
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