Issuing a statement on behalf of development partners engaged in the elections in Nepal, acting UN Resident Coordinator Terence D Jones on Tuesday also lauded the efforts made by major the political parties toward bringing agitating parties on board the election process. [break]
The statement on behalf of the international community comes in the wake of the CPN-Maoist led alliance of 33 agitating parties asking the international community not to extend any support to the current Khil Raj Regmi-led government for holding the elections. While arguing that the election being held through undemocratic means under the influence from foreign forces won´t serve the interest of Nepal, the agitating parties have also announced to actively boycott the poll.
"Nepal´s development partners reiterate their strong support for Constituent Assembly elections scheduled for November 2013 and local government elections thereafter," said Jones. "Nepal´s development partners appreciate efforts to convene representatives of all political parties to reach agreement on the final parameters of free and fair elections that will lead to an inclusive Constituent Assembly."
Jones also underscored the need for holding free and fair elections on the planned date of November 1.
"Contributions from development partners to the Election Commission of Nepal are designed to help ensure that the polls are held on time and are credible and inclusi”e," the statement further said.
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