Prime Minister says ongoing agitations are posing danger to country's existence

Prime Minister Sushil Koirala has stated that the strikes and agitations being enforced under pretext of various constitutional issues including federal demarcation had created danger to the very existence of the country itself. Accepting the memorandum presented by various political parties of Sarlahi today, Prime Minister Koirala said the ongoing agitations had posed danger on the democracy achieved from different struggles and sacrifice and the very existence of the nation. Saying the present hour was an opportune moment to institutionalise the democratic system, he said the opportunity could not be forsaken under any circumstance. BITE... Claiming on the promulgation of a constitution that would uphold the spirit of everyone, he appealed the protesting sides to stop all forms of agitation and join the constitution making process. He expressed grievance on the environment of investment that was derogating due to political instability. He opined that initiative from all sectors was necessary on alleviation of poverty through use of natural resources. The political parties had submitted the memorandum to the PM with demand for a federal structure of five states. Similarly, the National United Front has suggested the PM to endorse the constitution by mentioning the total square area and borders of Nepal. Contributing to the PM's Disaster Relief Fund today were Forward Community Micro-Finance Group and Kathmandu Development Bank who deposited Rs. 1 million and 700 thousand respectively.