NC, UML to urge Madhesi Morcha for flelxibility - Post Report, Kathmandu

Big two political parties of Nepal—Nepali Congress and CPN-UML—have concluded that the Madhes agitation will not come to an end at once and decided to urge the agitating Madhesi Morcha to become flexible to end the crisis.  

A meeting of the parties held at PM’s official residenc e in Baluwatar on Friday decided to mollify Madhes agitation by amending the constitution. “Some of the valid demands of the Morcha will be addressed through the amendment registered now,” said a source present at the meeting, adding, “Remaining concerns too will be addressed as the agitation will subside slowly.”

According to a leader present at the meeting, both the parties were of opinion that two states in Madhes, as demanded by the agitating Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha, is not acceptable under any circumstances. 

With intention to conclude the amendment process on Saturday itself, the two parties have formed a taskforce comprising leaders Mahesh Acharya, Bimalendra Nidhi and Minendra Rijal from Nepali Congress and Bhim Rawal, Agni Kharel and Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal from UML to conduct a study on the matter.

The taskforce will investigate as to which amendment will address most of the demands of the Morcha. 
A Parliament meeting summoned for Saturday has been scheduled to vote for amendment bill.