“If NC leads a national consensus government, the constitution writing process will gain momentum,” said Koirala.[break] He, however, said that the party had not decided who would be the prime ministerial candidate from the party.
Koirala also argued that a national consensus government is a must to address all problems related to the constitution writing and peace process.
Talking to media persons at a function organized by Reporters´ Club Nepal at his residence, Koirala hailed Tuesday´s development as a breakthrough in the peace process.
"It is a big step taken by the Maoist leadership to allow the Nepal Army (NA) to take charge of the Maoist cantonments,” said Koirala, “And, all political parties, including the Nepali Congress, welcome this development.”
Koirala said he is hopeful that Senior Vice Chairman of the Maoist party Mohan Baidya would support the peace process and constitution writing.
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