Kathmandu, July 2 : Yet again, the
national politics has taken a dramatic turn, posing an imminent risk to the
ruling coalition.
Two large political parties in the
federal parliament- the Nepali Congress and the CPN UML- have decided to make a
new alliance having themselves as the partners in a bid to form a new
government and amend constitution.
Last night, the top leaders of both
parties finalized an agreement for the same, according to a NC central leader.
However, the draft of the agreement paper has not been made public.
In a condition of anonymity, the
central member divulged with the RSS, "The agreement paper prepared after
a long discussion and homework was signed by the NC President and former Prime
Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and the UML Chairman and Former Prime Minister KP
Sharma Oli last night."
As per agreement, a constitution
amendment recommendation commission would be established to amend the electoral
system. The parties are said to intensify intra- and internal discussions and
decide on sharing ministerial portfolios in the new government.
For the formation of new alliance,
the NC President Deuba and UML Chairman Oli were in regular dialogue for some
days.
Deuba had shared in the meeting of
the party office bearers on Monday that he had a positive discussion with UML
Chair Oli.
In the wake of the unfolding
political developments, NC, UML, CPN (Maoist Centre), and Rastriya Swatantra
Party are holding their incumbents and secretariat meetings. (RSS)