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Nepali Congress General Secretary Bishwa Prakash Sharma said that the to be formed Nepali Congress-CPN-UML government will open the files of corruption without any prejudice.

Speaking to journalists after the party meeting on Wednesday, Sharma said that the to be formed new government will open the pending files of corruption without any prejudice and partiality.

Responding to the comment of Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane that the government was changed just because of opening the files of corruption cases, he suggested the Home Minister to open files of corruption cases, saying the current government is still in place.

He claimed that the country would head towards the path of stability and prosperity due to the seven-point agreement signed with the CPN-UML.

Dismissing the reports that preparations are being made to reinstate the Constitution of 1990, leader Sharma made it clear that the Constitution will be amended for progressive changes.

Saying that a two-thirds majority is needed to amend the Constitution, he said that discussions are currently going on with all the parties to secure the same.

CPN-UML Chairman and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the big political parties have to ease the situation for the nation through dialogue and common efforts when the nation is in difficulty.

"We are of the belief that democracy should be based on healthy competition. We together drafted the Constitution and should move ahead together. The required outlet can be provided to the nation by moving forward hand-in-hand,"  he said during an interview with RSS.

Asked about his thoughts on big parties including the Nepali Congress and the UML together leading the country for resolving the specific problems facing the nation, he recalled that the UML itself had proposed to the Congress for working together at the time of the Constitution promulgation, making it clear that they have never lagged behind when the Congress has come forward for dialogue.

Stating that the UML does not steps back from the journey of dialogue and consensus on national issues, but rather takes the lead, the former PM stated, "In such situations, the UML had taken the lead and paved the way in a democratic manner in the past as well and it will not backtrack from it even now if required."

He said it should not be forgotten that after the devastating earthquake (in 2015) the UML had played a constructive role with the commitment to work together with the CPN (Maoist Center) on reconstruction and constitution making, although it was the opposition party at that time.

"We have a history of working for the country and the people also in the past. All should come together when necessary. The UML, Congress and Maoist Centre alone had worked together for the nation in the past," Chairman Oli said, answering the question why not the three largest parties – the Nepali Congress, the UML and the Maoist Centre- which are the agents of political change in Nepal, together form a coalition government for the purpose of giving political stability to the country in the context of the citizens yearning for the same at present.

The UML Chair and former Prime Minister said, "The UML is a party that works in deference to the people's aspirations and the nation's needs. Collaboration is needed among the agents of change for the country's political stability. The UML is taking the lead for this."

Saying the Constitution is the means of happiness and prosperity of the nation and people, Chair Oli mentioned, "Dialogue is the best tool to remove misunderstanding taking place among us. Dialogue can lead to consensus. Dialogue is again necessary. It is not necessary that there should be agreement on everything, but there must be consensus at least on basic things.  We brought a multi-party system of healthy competition of ruling and the opposition. Consensus should be accepted without refusing this system. "

Responding to a query, he explained that they have no excuse not to provide any achievement to the people while remaining in the government.

"To be in power is to develop the country and provide facilities to the people. There is no meaning to remain in the government if people's problems are not addressed. There is no meaning of any government if it fails to address the people's problems," he underlined.

Chair Oli explained that the UML proposed the Nepali Congress to join hands at a time when it is necessary to develop the system as envisaged by the Constitution and to formulate laws, adding the NC should be serious on it.

"We should stand together and we are one of the basic principles of democracy. We brought this system after a long struggle and on our own choosing. It should be made strong. The Constitution should be amended if problems surfaced in the course of its implementation. We should hold dialogue and forge consensus for its successful implementation keeping the people at the center," he stressed. RSS

Nepali Congress has said that Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal should pave the way by stepping down.

The Central Works Execution Committee meeting held at party President Sher Bahadur Deuba’s residence in Budhanilkantha concluded that the Prime Minister should put in papers as the two largest parties in the Parliament have already reached an agreement to form a national government.

Speaking to journalists after the meeting, spokesperson Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat said that the Prime Minister should help in forming a new government by tendering his resignation.

“The Prime Minister should pave the way if the two largest parties are saying that they are forming a new government. We have urged him to resign,” he said.

But Prime Minister Dahal is in no mood to resign immediately.

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Leader Mahat informed that the meeting has endorsed the agreement reached between the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML to form a new government.

“The meeting has endorsed the agreement that UML chair KP Sharma Oli will lead the government initially to push for constitutional amendments and then hand over power to NC leader Sher Bahadur Deuba to conduct the 2027 elections,” he said.

Mahat further went on to say that the party will decide on the names of the ministers to be sent to the government later.

Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane has made up his mind to resign.

Minister Lamichhane is preparing to put in papers saying that there is no point in staying in the government led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal, which fell into minority after the formation of a new ruling coalition of the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML.

People close to Lamichhane have suggested that he resign from the post of Home Minister.

According to a source, Lamichhane is also preparing to join the government led by UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli after tendering the resignation.

It has been learnt that Lamichhane, who is also the President of Rastriya Swatantra Party, is in a mood to submit the resignation to the Prime Minister after today’s meeting.

“A new agreement has been reached between the two largest parties. The government led by CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has already fallen into minority. He is busy in holding discussions with the party leaders saying that it will be appropriate to resign in this situation. Most probably, he will resign after today’s meeting,” a leader said.

The Dahal-led government faced a crisis after the top leaders of the two largest parties of the Parliament Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli signed an agreement to form a new government under Oli’s leadership.

In the 275-member House of Representatives, Nepali Congress has 88 seats and UML has 79.

The UML on Tuesday had urged Prime Minister Dahal to resign by today and pave the way for the formation of a national consensus government.