NO BREAKTHROUGH IN POLITICAL DEADLOCK

NO BREAKTHROUGH IN POLITICAL DEADLOCK UPDATE

Kathmandu, 13 Aug.:There was no breakthrough in a critical political situation until nine Saturday night despite talks with parties-ruling and opposition.
Ruling parties.UML and UCPN (Maoist) held discussions after a meeting of parties supporting the communist majority government.
The five asked Premier Khanal not to resign and leave behind a political void until the creation of an environment for formation of a national government.
A meeting of the Big Three-Maoists, UML and main opposition—was inconclusive in the first political meeting of the a crucial Saturday for the government chief.
Leaders of the parties dispersed after Khanal’s proposal was rejected for a breakthrough was rejected by two other parties, said Khanal’s press aide Surya Thapa.
NC pressed for the inclusion of Madeshbadi parties in the trilateral talks.
NC has developed an understanding with Madeshbadi parties to work together to safeguard of democracy.
Even President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav has urged inclusion of Madeshbadi front-described as a fourth force-I trilateral talks to find an outlet to the peace process and constitution drafting.
Khanal sought the support of two other big parties and reminded them a legal problem will ensue as a caretaker government following his resignation can’t introduce bills in parliament for a political outlet
The parties could meet for a second round later Saturday .
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