Meeting of the legislature parliament resumed on Wednesday after two weeks of deadlock.

The House session resumed after an agreement earlier today between the Unified CPN (Maoist) and the main opposition Nepali Congress. Earlier this week, a 9-pt agreement was signed between the Maoists and the CPN (UML), easing tensions between the two ruling parties.

As agreed in the Maoist-NC meeting, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal addressed the House in the evening, promising that the government would not make unilateral moves. He pledged to take the parties into confidence on matters concerning the peace process.

The government would also involve the smaller parties while forming the local bodies, he said.

He added that the government has no intention to infringe the independence of the judiciary.

Reiterating his commitment to implement the past agreements, PM Dahal told the House that the process to return Maoist-seized properties and end the paramilitary structure of the YCL has already started.

He also promised action against those involved in the Butwal murder case.

According to him, homework is underway to complete the integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants by mid-July this year.

PM Dahal called for collaboration among the parties in tackling with the difficulties during the transitional phase, adding that his commitment to bring the peace process to a logical conclusion and write new constitution had not withered.

Speaking in the House prior to the PM’s address, Nepali Congress lawmaker Laxman Ghimire sought clarification over the lack of progress in implementing the past agreements. He said impunity is growing because of
the activities of the Maoists.

Likewise, CPN (UML) lawmaker Shankar Pokharel accused the Maoists of not running the government with coalition spirit and asked the government to immediately book the murderers of UML cadre Prachanda Thaiba.

Hridayesh Tripathi of Terai Madhesh Loktantrik Party complained that his party was being excluded in local body affairs. He also raised objection to the composition of army integration special committee, saying that TMLP does not recognise the committee.

Meanwhile, two ordinances were tabled in the House today.

Home Minister Bam Dev Gautam tabled the ordinance on voters list while Minister for Law and Constituent Assembly Dev Gurung tabled the ordinance on public services. nepalnews.com mk Apr 15 09