The three-member political mechanism formed by the rulingCPN-UML) and Nepali Congress (NC), along with opposition Unified CPN-Maoist has been entrusted with the task of overseeing the process of drafting the new constitution by the May 28 deadline, NC leader Krishna Sitaula said.
It would ensure that the peace process is taken to its logical conclusion, said Sitaula, an NC Central Committee member.The high-level body will also try to resolve the current political deadlock, he said.
The mechanism is headed by NC president Girija Prasad Koirala and its two other members, Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and CPN-UML chairman Jhalanath Khanal.
Observers view the formation of the mechanism as a major breakthrough to end the months-long political stalemate, wherein Maoists have been blocking the Parliamentary proceedings and launching anti-government agitations.
The formation of the mechanism is expected to expedite the process of moving forward the peace process and writing the constitution as per agreed schedule.
The Constituent Assembly had set May 28, 2010 as deadline for drafting the new Constitution.
Top leaders from other parties would also be included in the mechanism on the basis of political consensus, Sitaula said.
Political parties having representation in the body can nominate other members to take part in the regular meetings of the mechanism, whose formation was proposed by Koirala.
The mechanism would help government overcome the political crisis in the future, and focus its attention in drafting the new Constitution, Sitaula said.
- DNA Read the World
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