KATHMANDU, NOV 21 - The Nepali Congress discussed the possibility of carrying out the movement against regression all alone. These preliminary discussions took place in the party’s all-powerful Central Working Committee meeting that began at the party central office here today.Ram Chandra Poudel, NC central leader, told the meeting that the days of the five-party alliance were numbered. "The NC should get ready to move alone if the situation so warrants," a participant in the meeting quoted Poudel as saying.
Poudel’s remarks hint at the recent increasing affinity between the CPN-UML, NC (Democratic) and the RPP, though Poudel did not mention any of these parties while making his remarks, the participant said.The party source further said that party president Girija Prasad Koirala also reiterated that the party would go ahead even if other forces in the alliance would give it up.
Speaking on the occasion, Shailaja Acharya, another central member, stressed the need for continuation of the movement.
Acharya, however, demanded that the movement should be led with greater spirit. "Movement is necessary but the old and discredited people should not be in the lead," Acharya told the meeting. "There are other efficient leaders to give leadership to the movement."
Acharya had been flaying the joint movement launched by the five political parties against regression.
Narahari Acharya, another central leader, presented a four-page proposal demanding general convention of the party. His paper also argued that the party should discuss a range of issues including the constituent assembly to resolve the current political crisis facing the nation.
Acharya told the meeting that the party should also make its vision clear regarding the nature and future of the constitutional monarchy.
The CWC meeting would continue tomorrow. Meanwhile, Sher Bahadur Deuba, former prime minister and the president of the NC (Democratic), issuing a press statement today, demanded reinstatement of his government.
Deuba argued that he would form an all-party government and initiate dialogue with the Maoists after his government was reinstated. "The government has not yet been able to hold elections, which was a stated condition for my dismissal. So I urge the king to reinstate my government and give a way out to the political stalemate facing the nation," the statement added.Posted on: 2003-11-20 09:57

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