In Nepal agitating United Democratic Madeshi Front (UDMF) has shown willingness to participate in local elections after ruling parties ensured them to review constitution amendment bill. <br/><br/>In the second round of meeting held in Kathmandu this evening the leaders of ruling parties and Madhesi parties agreed to find a political way out to resolve differences over constitution amendment bill and local polls.<br/><br/><br/>After the meeting Rashtriya Janta Party leader Rajender Mahto told AIR that a committee has been constituted comprising members of ruling and Madhesi parties to revise the new constitution amendment bill. <br/><br/><br/>The parties will meet again tomorrow afternoon to discuss the suggestions of committee and decide further course of action.<br/><br/><br/>Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal had invited Madhesi Front leaders to resolve ongoing deadlock and bring Madhesi parties on board the election process. <br/><br/>Earlier in the morning also both sides had held first round of discussion. Madhesi parties are demanding constitution amendment on various issues including re-demarcation of provincial boundaries, more representation, citizenship and language before local polls.<br/>
News On AIR | April 21, 2017 11:57 PM
Nepal: UDMF to participate in local elections