Deputy Prime Minister Koirala, who is also Central Working Committee member, said NC should withdraw its candidacy for ‘consensus’ and ‘cooperation’ with other parties.[break]
NC is holding an office-bearer´s meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday to discuss the political situation and the way forward.
Speaking at a function at the Reporters’ Club Nepal in the capital, Koirala said that new government should be formed under NC leadership to ensure successful conclusion of peace process and promulgation of new constitution.
“Nepali Congress should be prepared to join government under the leadership of other parties if it is not possible form new government under its leadership,” she said.
Koirala however ruled out the possibility of Maoist-led government unless the latter detaches itself from its arms and army. “The UML should not ruin the government [by giving leadership to the Maoist now],” she added.
Koirala also said that there is no difference in the party on prime ministerial candidate. “It is not important who becomes prime minister,” she said, adding that there are many competent leaders within the party.
Responding to a query of journalists, Koirala said that was no need of UNMIN in Nepal. “Nepali parties are capable to solve their problems on their own,” she added.
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