Unified CPN-Maoist

Prime Minister Shushil Koirala and leader of main opposition Unified CPN-Maoist have held a parley this morning. During the meeting held at the PM's official residence at Baluwatar, Unified- Maoist Chair Prachanda urged Prime Minister Koirala to create environment for dialogue prior to the declaration of the next phase of agitation by the opposition Front. Chairman Prachanda urged the prime minister to summon talks once again with a letter issued with the will reflecting readiness to promulgate the constitution on the basis of consensus as per the agreements forged in the past and the provisions of the Interim Constitution. Responding to this, Prime Minister Koirala expressed commitment on creating the environment very soon after holding talks with the parties in his alliance. Saying the accomplishment of important mandate of constitution endorsement could not be delayed, the prime minister also urged Chairman Prachanda to help in creating a conducive environment. Today's parley was scheduled during a programme in Chitwan yesterday which both the leaders had attended together.