Gulmi, December 21
Home Minister and Nepali Congress leader Bimalendra Nidhi on Wednesday directed party cadres not to protest the Constitution Amendment process.
He told NC cadres to create a conducive environment for amendment by resisting CPN-UML’s provocations.
Nidhi, speaking at a programme organised at Bhadgaun of Gulmi, described the UML as an anti-federal force. He told the Congress cadres: Don’t go against the party decision.
In an oblique reference to the UML, Nidhi said: Beware of those spearheading a movement on the basis of falsehood.
It should be noted that the Congress has stood in favour of redrawing the boundaries of Province 5 by removing Hill districts.
Nidhi even went on to claim that the government’s proposal on changing the boundaries of Province 5 is in the interest of Gulmi, Arghakhanchi, Palpa and Rupandehi districts.
Nidhi said: By obstructing the Parliament, the CPN-UML is standing against the parliamentary system. This is against national interest.
The CPN-UML is intensifying its movement unnecessarily, Nidhi said, adding: By obstructing the Parliament, the UML is standing against the parliamentary system. This is against national interest.
He advised the UML to engage in discussions on contentious issues by letting the Parliament conduct its businesses.
The Constitution has institutionalised achievements like republicanism, federalism, inclusivity and secularism, he pointed, calling all parties to safeguard the Charter.
Nidhi wished for speedy recovery of those injured during the movement in Gulmi, and pledged to make arrangements for treatment of the injured.
Defence Minister Khand said: Objection against redrawing of provincial boundaries is natural. But the party cadres should move ahead by upholding the decision of the party.
At the programme, Minister for Defence and NC leader Balkrishna Khand said objection against redrawing of provincial boundaries is natural. Khand, however, stressed the need to move ahead by upholding the decision of the party.
Minister for Forests and NC leader Shankar Bhandari, Minister of State for Commerce Subarna Jwarchan, NC central member Pushpa Bhusal, Gyanendra Karki, lawmaker from Rupandehi Abdul Razzak and Krishna Chhantel, lawmaker from Gulmi constituency 1, were present at the programme.
