Political parties intensifying in-depth talks

In the backdrop of political parties intensifying in-depth talks on the mandate of constitution endorsement, Prime Minister Sushil Koirala has expressed belief on coming out with a concrete outcome very soon. Speaking at a programme held to mark the laying of the foundation to Non- Residential Nepalis' Association NRNA's central office building in the capital today, Prime Minister Koirala said the allegation that the political leadership had been unsuccessful was baseless. He opined that there was no alternative to commitment of all political forces for promulgation of a democratic constitution, and establishing peace, stability, democracy and development in Nepal. He also urged the other parties to move ahead by relinquishing the methods of issuing threats and intimidation. Saying conducive environment for investment had already been created, he called on non-residential Nepalis to start investing in the country. BITE... Similarly, Chairman of Constituent Assembly Subash Nemwang blamed the delay in endorsing the constitution to not the inability of the political parties, but their lax in working towards it. He said no other side was capable of making the constitution if not the leaders. BITE... Likewise, CPN-UML General Secretary Ishwor Pokhrel said his party was ready to sacrifice everything but would not, in any circumstance, accept any proposition that would infringe the social harmony and national unity. Also speaking at the programme, President of NRNA Shesh Ghale said all non-residential Nepalis were keen on becoming stakeholders for the prosperity of the country. It is learnt a commitment for investment of 190 million rupees has already been received for the building to be constructed on a compound spread over 3 ropanis of land.