Carter expressed such concerns during his meeting with Chairman of Interim Election Council of Ministers Khil Raj Regmi at the latter´s official residence in Baluwatar, Saturday afternoon. [break]
He also keenly inquired about the formation of the proposed Truth and Reconciliation Commission and justice to the victims of decade-long armed conflict in Nepal.
According to a press statement issued by his Personal Secretariat, Chairman Regmi assured Carter that the new CA would be fully inclusive of all groups and that the government had started the process of negotiation with the “disgruntled” political parties.
The meeting dwelled on guaranteeing CA polls, protests launched by various agitating political parties and voter registration with photographs and biometrics. Regmi had apprised Carter that the government has already formed a separate committee to hold dialogues with the agitating political parties to ensure polls on time.
Carter with Chairman Regmi. (Photo: Bhaswor Ojha)
Regmi also said that the talks with the agitating parties would ease the situation and expressed confidence that they would not boycott the election process. He said that the government would adopt two-pronged strategy of holding talks and bolstering security situation at the local level to create the environment for polls.
On the occasion, Carter said the Carter Center in Kathmandu is ready to extend all necessary support and monitor the election. While thanking Carter Center for providing such assistance in the past election, Regmi said that the government would take any such for new polls positively.
Carter is scheduled to hold a press conference on April 1 before his departure to Myanmar. He is leading a delegation to Myanmar, where the Center is exploring ways to support the country´s ongoing democratic transition.
The delegation will meet with government and political leaders and civil society representatives during stay in Myanmar till April 6.
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