Koirala optimistic over 26 seats to CPN-Maoist

BIRATNAGAR, NOV 07 -

Nepali Congress leader Sujata Koirala has said that Mohan Baidya-led CPN-Maoist should be made to participate in the new government to be formed following the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections.

Urging the CPN-Maoist to stop activities against election, Koirala opined that 26 seats to be nominated by the Cabinet formed after the election should be given to the CPN-Maoist and make them participate in the polls.

Talking to reporters at Biratnagar Airport to address the electoral campaign in Morang and Sunsari on Thursday, Koirala said there was possibility of holding round-table-talks even after the polls.

Stating that UCPN (Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has been terrorised by the end results of elections, Koirala urged Dahal to face the challenge.

Also on the occasion, Koirala said the EC should take action against those who breach election code of conduct.

She also expressed her belief that the upcoming election would draft new constitution.