Nepali Congress leader Ram Chandra Poudel has expressed concern over the news items carried by some media Tuesday and maintained that they were fabricated and baseless.

He said that the cabinet formation was delayed as the concerned parties could not decide on the names in time. “The rumour that I was the one who caused the delay is baseless. I did not bargain for key portfolios,” he said.

He assured he would execute the tasks assigned by the party and denied that Nepali Congress was into power mongering.

He refused that he advocated for keeping the scepter at the House during the parliamentary session and that he suggested the oath-taking ceremony be held at the palace.

He clarified that he always stood against autocracy and King’s direct rule. He cautioned people against such unfounded reports.