KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress party has clarified that it has no plans to collaborate with the CPN-Maoist Center.
Following a parliamentary party meeting held at the Federal Parliament Building in New Baneshwor on Saturday, the Nepali Congress’s Chief Whip, Shyam Ghimire, explicitly stated that there are no discussions or agendas for forging an alliance with the Maoist Center.
Responding to a question about a recent telephone conversation between Maoist Center Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, Chief Whip Ghimire said, “There are no plans or agendas to form an alliance with the Maoists. Meetings, conversations, and phone calls with leaders of opposition parties are normal.”
He urged everyone to take the matter in stride, emphasizing, “The Nepali Congress has no thoughts or plans regarding a change of government.”
Chief Whip Ghimire explained that the meeting was convened to discuss the budget and other pertinent issues.
“Parliamentarians openly discussed the budget and various other topics,” he said. “They participated patiently. Issues raised included how the budget will be distributed and the need for equality in budget allocation for all. The importance of balanced development across all regions was also highlighted.”
Ghimire also informed that the appointment of the Nepal Rastra Bank Governor was a topic of discussion during the meeting.
“The issue of the Governor was also raised,” he said. “Questions were also raised about our party’s position within the coalition government.”
Furthermore, some parliamentarians raised concerns during the meeting about the case filed against Mohan Bahadur Basnet, the Member of Parliament elected from Sindhupalchok, and the arrest of MP Maya Rai.
“Parliamentarians also brought up the issues of MPs Mohan Bahadur Basnet and Maya Rai in the meeting. The party president responded to these concerns,” Chief Whip Ghimire stated. “He mentioned that such things happen in politics and that many of them, including himself, have spent time in jail. He urged everyone not to give too much significance to these matters, reminding them of their own experiences.”
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