KATHMANDU, JUL 29 - In a bid to turn their long-cherished dream of forming a new government under its leadership into reality, the UCPN (Maoist) on Thursday prepared a written commitment letter on the concept paper of the demands put forth by the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF)—an alliance of the Madhes-based parties.

A meeting of the Maoist office bearers held at the party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal's residence in Nayabazar prepared such letter this morning to secure support for winning the prime ministerial run-off election scheduled for August 2.

The Maoists took the decision after the UDMF sought a written commitment on its demands from either of the parties vying for the prime minister’s post.

The Madhesi front with the strength of 83 seats in the 601-member Constituent Assembly (CA) could play a decisive role in breaking the deadlock over the prime ministerial race if it agrees to support the single largest party Maoists that has 238 seats.

Emerging from the meeting, Maoist Vice Chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha said the written commitment will be made public following a discussion on the points mentioned in the concept paper.

He informed that an official letter will be dispatched to the UDMF today itself and consultations on the issue will be initiated.

However, the Maoist has refused the UDMF demand for 'One Madhes, One Province’, which means the entire Terai belt spanning from the East to West should be declared as a single state while delineating the federal structure.

The UDMF had presented its concept paper on July 23 putting forth its demands in exchange for support to the prime ministerial candidate.

The four Madhes-based parties—Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF), Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik, Tarai Madhes Loktantrik Party and Mahato-led Sadbhavana Party—are the constituents of the UDMF.

Posted on: 2010-07-29 11:22

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