Dr Minendra Rijal (File photo)
Dr Minendra Rijal (File photo)
As the discussions are on for the unity between two congress parties, central committee member of the Nepali Congress (Democratic), Dr Minendra Rijal, has accused Prime Minister and Nepali Congress president Girija Prasad Koirala of attempting to lure NC-D activists to the NC.
Coaxing Addressing party activists at the Saptari, Dr Rijal said, “We are getting vibes from Koirala’s varying comments that he’s trying to pull some of our party cadres into the NC,” adding, “Some of our party activists, too, seem eager to join the NC, but if they take such a step in haste, they will be the ones to lose.”
Dr. Rijal however said that the initial comment of PM Koirala about party unification was positive, and added that the possibility of unification of the two parties was weakening as both parties still have differences over appointing 205 regional presidents, 75 district presidents and forming 58 town committees, according to reports.
He further said that the constituent assembly polls will be delayed until the Maoists’ arms are managed.
Commenting on the future of monarchy, Dr Rijal said, “Our party is in favour of a republic. However, the general convention of the party will settle the issue.”
Following differences with Koirala, Deuba had formed the NC (D) in 2002. Party reunification has been a major issue in the political discourses of two parties but not clear moves have been made in this direction.