Kathmandu, June 24: Nepali Congress parliamentary board met in Kathmandu Sunday, and discussed the party’s strategy to be taken in the 20th session of parliament that begins Monday.
The meeting decided to counter opposition moves in the 20th session of parliament unitedly and effectively. According to Benup Raj Prasai, despite differences in the party all the lawmakers have decided to counter the opposition in the House, with the party issuing instructions to them.
In today’s meeting, Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala briefed the lawmakers of the party about the current political situation and problems of the party and the country. Prime Minister Koirala said that as democracy and nationalism are in crisis, all political parties and people, who believe in multi-party democracy and constitutional monarchy, to be united against the attempt to weaken democracy.
Some lawmakers raised the issue of recently announced Public Security Regulation. Deputy Prime Minister replying to the question of the lawmakers, said the Regulation was brought about as per the constitution to maintain law and order and create an atmosphere of peace and stability in the country.
The next meeting of the NC parliamentary party is to be held on June 18 Thursday. Meanwhile all opposition parties led by main opposition party CPN-UML have decided to continue their struggle in the 20th session of parliament demanding resignation of Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala.