Constitution amendment based on need: PM Oli

Kathmandu, July 21: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said constitution is an amendable document, so it can be revised based on people's need.     

PM Oli said it in response to the queries raised on his proposal for trust vote in the House of Representatives meeting on Sunday. "The constitution can be amended on the basis of political consensus that takes into account the need and relevance," he reiterated.     

He further viewed the national charter is a dynamic and lively document."Amendment is not an issue of whimsy, but of necessity," PM Oli underlined, adding that it is not carried out being biased or getting influenced.     

The propriety is for addressing country's need of development, which could be adhered, PM Oli reminded.     

He however expected that the constitution would be amended based on all parties' consensus. Oli reminded, "There was no unanimous consensus on constitution promulgation neither was it for the first amendment", the PM reminded, adding, "Irrespective of political faiths and ideologies, we can come in the same place. If we fail to come together, it moves on its course."     

The amendment will come for progression. It will be for protection and strengthening of democracy, good governance, development and prosperity, he focused.     

Moreover, the PM viewed he would accept the suggestions, and ignore aggression and invectives.     

He vowed he would not involve in corruption nor would allow anyone for it. (RSS)