Give political outlet through constitutional and democratic measures: UML

Kathmandu, Sept 11: The CPN (UML) has empathized on exploring the political outlet to the current crisis through constitutional and democratic means.     

Issuing a statement on behalf of the central secretariat of the party today about the recent political situation in the country, UML’s general secretary Shanker Pokharel said the country should be given a political outlet in consistent with the constitution and democratic measures.     

The UML has urged President Ramchandra Paudel to initiate meaningful dialogue and take lead in line with the spirit of the Constitution. “We urge for the constructive role of the federal parliament, judiciary, province assembly, province government and local level for the safeguarding of democracy in the critical juncture, Pokharel said.     

The UML has called for all political parties standing for democracy, republic, peace and national integrity to come to reciprocal dialogue and build an understanding for the protection of constitutional and democratic gains.     

General Secretary Pokharel has drawn the attention of all security agencies, including the Nepal Army, to check criminal activities, ensure the security of citizens’ lives and protect the private and public properties. He also demanded a fair investigation into the tragic incident of September 9 and legal action against the guilty.     

Likewise, he condemned the arson, vandalism, robbery and criminal activities across the country on September 10 and urged party rank and file to unite against such anarchic activities and overcome the assaults. (RSS)