Election of constituent assembly is a must to ensure people’s rights: Professionals

May 1, 2006
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Terming the House reinstatement as a “partial victory” of the people’s movement, professionals from different walks of life stressed the need to continue the movement for taking the country to constituent assembly elections, as demanded by people on the street.

Speaking at a function organized by the Confederation of Nepalese Professionals (CONEP) to mark the 117th May Day, they also argued that constituent assembly election was a must even for ensuring trade union rights and total democracy.

Speaking at the programme, general secretary of CONEP Premal Khanal said the movement had just passed through the first stage and said that people should caution leaders to move ahead with the agenda.

“Instead of celebrating victory, we need to caution leaders to address the desire expressed by people on the streets,” he added.

“This is not the time to celebrate victory on the streets,” said Anil Regmi, general secretary of Nepal Rangers’ Association. Referring to House revival, Regmi added, “It is high time that we, from the streets, cautioned leaders to go for constituent assembly election.”

Hari Mishra of Nepal Ex-civil Servants Association asked all professionals to exert pressure to go for the election of the constituent assembly.

On the occasion, CONEP president Shushil Chandra Amatya thanked all professionals for their support in making the people’s movement a success. He also asked all professionals to dedicate themselves to service of the nation and its people.