FURTHER COMMENTS ON SUPREME COURT VERDICT Kathmandu, 24 May: NC leader Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat said he wasn’t taken aback by the supreme court decision. “It has not come as a surprise; it was natural. The constitution can be promulgated,” he said. But Health Minister Rajendra Mahoto of NSP which is in a front with Madeshibadi parties welcomed the verdict although the front is aligned with Maoists leading the government. in and There is no time to waste now. The constitution has to be promulgated in any way. The contentious issues would be solved by the reformed parliament,” said Mahat. Saying that SC’s decision has to be executed, Sadbhawana party Chairman and Health Minister Rajendra Mahato said that a constitution, incorporating federalism, needs to be promulgated within May 27. Mahoto welcomed the court verdict and referring to Maoists said,” They are on their own stand.” “ Work day and night to promulgate a constitution,” rebel Maoist First Vice-chairman Mohan Baidhaya said and charged the party establishment for ‘sidelining’ assembly members in constitution drafting. Nnnn