DPM Yadav says he is in govt to amend constitution

KATHMANDU: Deputy Prime Minister Upendra Yadav has said he was in government to accomplish the mission of the constitution amendment.

DPM Yadav said it during a joint press conference with the Constitutional and Judicial Journalists’ Forum, and Parliamentary Journalists’ Society here Friday.

Also the Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, DPM Yadav reiterated that time had come for the implementation of an agreement on constitution amendment.

“Constitution amendment is the country’s need. If the States are not given authority, federalism is meaningless. My party’s mission is the constitution amendment,” he underscored.

He, however, said problems could be solved through dialogue and consensus.

DPM Yadav assumed the office at Law Ministry four days back. Earlier, he was the Minister for Health and Population.