First CA meet will direct govt. to implement a republic

By Bhola B Rana

Kathmandu, 16 May: A Congress leader pushing monarchy said the first meeting of the CA may only direct the government to implement a republic in sharp contrast to a Maoist demand for an immediate declaration of a republic by the first session 28 May.
“’That meeting can direct the government to implement a republic,” Binaya Dhoj Chand said.
“The constitution has to be amended to remove the king and usher in a republic. Articles mentioning the king have to be deleted and mention has to be made of a republic,” Chand said clearly indicating the first session of the CA may not declare a republic.
Maoists are putting pressure on the king to vacate the royal palace before 28 May.
Rival parties have made no such demand.
Dr Baburam Bhattarai said a political decision has to be taken by ruling parties to narrow down differences on declaration of a republic.
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