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Apparently, about 75 per cent has been completed. But a lot of things are yet to be done. The political parties have not agreed on the fundamental issues of the constitution.
Who is to blame for the disagreement?
The political parties' stance's are the main obstacle. They are refusing to be flexible.
That is what is holding up the constitution-writing process?
If the leadership acts wisely, the constitution can be written on time. For that, there should be political consensus.
Your party is involved in pulling down the government instead of writing the constitution?
Constitution and government are interrelated. The people's mandate should be respected to write a new constitution and complete the peace process. A national unity government is required to expedite the constitution-writing process.
What will you do if the constitution is not written in two years, as promised to those who voted for you?
I will go to the public and tell them who was responsible for the delay. I will do whatever they ask me to do.
Who do you think is responsible for the delay?
UML and NC are responsible.
You blame UML and NC while they accuse your party of not internalising democratic norms.
Our party acted responsibly in the CA. We never obstructed the CA sessions once.
Wasn't the CA session postponed on 6 December last year due to a bandh called by your party?
It was an exception. We never obstructed CA business.
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Constitution 2010, Nepali Times coverage of issues related to writing the new constitution
