PM Prachanda resigns (BREAKING NEWS)

By Bhola B Rana

Kathmandu, 4 May: Prime Minister Prachanda Monday announced his resignation from government accusing unnamed foreign forces of interference.
:I announce my resignation from government,” Prachanda said in an address to the nation from Singha Durbar.
“I have reached the conclusion even to quit from government. Democracy is in danger. I resign from the cabinet.”
The country is facing a “rare and challenging situation”, he said.
“Regressive national and foreign forces were conspiring against the infant republic. This is a big challenge,” Prachanda said in a 156-moinute address. He charged Maoists were elected with a clear mandate in constituent assembly elections in April 2008 to enforce progressive plans but was prevented for four months from forming a government after the vote. promises.
“Many in and outside government created obstacles,” Prachanda said.
There were strikes and parliament proceedings were obstructed, he charged.
“We were patient,” he added.
“The government was being gheroed from all sides to stop progressive measures,” the prime ministers charged’ It took months even to take a simple decision.”
“Control of civilian over the army is a serious issue,” he said.
Prachanda charged the presidential decision asking the army chief was unconstitutional and un-democratic.
“The president has no power to act without government advice,” Prachanda added..
“Parallel power center” was created and was an “attack on infant democracy.
He accused political parties and unnamed power centers for inciting the president in the address.
“All democratic and patriotic forces should take the action seriously,” Prachanda said..
“Interference in internal affairs cannot be accepted. He will not bow down to foreigners. We want to give this message to everyone.” the outgoing government chief said.
The cabinet meeting where only Maoist ministers were present Monday said the president’s request to the army chief to continue in office was unconstitutional.
A political and constitutional crisis have been triggered..
The president should normally act on the advice of the powerful executive prime minister.
Maoists first opposed the election of Girija Prasad Koirala fearing a parallel power center would be created.
CPN-UML parliamentary party meeting Monday said the president’s decision asking the army chief to continue was unconstitutional even as it protested the Maoist decision to sack Gen Katawal.
Political committee of MJF is meeting later Monday to decide whether to continue in government.
The party recalled party Chief Upendra Yadav who is on a three-week foreign trip following the political crisis.
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