http://www.nepalnews.com.np/archive/2007/apr/apr14/news07.php
The letter bomb by the Election Commission (EC) stating its inability to hold the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections within mid-June is continuing to rock the eight party establishment.
Sher Bahadur Deuba, president of Nepali Congress (Democratic), has welcomed the postponement of the polls. He has said that the fearless atmosphere was yet to be created to ensure free and fair elections. He said it would not matter if the election is rescheduled to appropriate time.
The Standing Committee meeting of the Unified Marxist Leninist (UML), however, has concluded that the inefficiency of the government, particularly the Prime Minister as the chief executive, is to blame for the delay in the polls. The UML has also said that other political parties, including the UML, should also share blame for the situation. It has concluded that more analysis needs to be done to reach to new decision now.
The Central Committee meeting of the Maoists is still continuing. On Saturday, the committee met since morning and is expected to resume in the afternoon after short recess at its central secretariat office premises in Buddhanagar. Reports say majority of Maoist leaders have advised that the parliament should now declare republic if there is no possibility of holding the CA polls on time. The party leaders have also said that they smell conspiracy in the delaying of the polls.
The political parties are engaged in internal consultations on Saturday ahead of crucial meeting of eight party leaders scheduled for Sunday, which is expected to make a decision about the EC's call for announcement of appropriate date for elections. nepalnews.com sd Apr 14 07
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