Briefing the party’s Central Committee members on the latest political situation and 16-point deal, Dahal said the party should work hard for effective implementation of the deal. He was of the

view that some regressive elements in the ruling Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, along with some “external forces” are not happy with the deal.

According to leader Agni Sapkota, Dahal told the party men that the deal between the four major parties is fundamentally correct as it has addressed the principles of proportional and inclusive agendas raised by the party.

He also directed party leaders to reach out to the people in the villages and inform about the deal. Despite reservation in some issues, the pact has paved the way for the constitution drafting and it would help in institutionalizing the achievements of inclusive democracy, said the Maoist chairman.

“The new constitution which will be drafted through consensus will ensure secularism, republicanism, inclusion, among other issues, which are the great achievement for the party,” Dahal said, adding that the party had signed the deal considering the current power equation in the CA.  

He told the party leaders that unlike in the past, the major parties signed the deal without any foreign interference. “The parties have proved this time that we are capable of resolving disputes on our own.”

During the meeting, Dahal said that the major parties would hold consultations with five Madhes-based parties to bring them aboard the statue drafting process. He also underlined the need for talks with five Maoist breakaway parties to include them in the process.

The party’s CC meet decided to make all the efforts, including mobilisation of party cadres at all levels, to ensure the promulgation of constitution within a month. Top leaders of the major parties will stay in Kathmandu to ensure new constitution as soon as possible, while the second rung leaders will visit districts to inform people about the 16-point deal.