UCPN (Maoist) expressed its dissatisfaction saying that the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) Chairman Krishna Prasad Sitaula added some words which is against the 16-point understanding reached among the political parties on June 8.

UCPN (M) Standing Committee member Agni Prasad Sapkota said the citizenship provision contained additional word against what was agreed upon in the 16-point pact.

He also mentioned that the problem aroused after a word ‘district’ was added along with centre, provinces and local administrative entities in the draft.

The debate in the constitution draft has delayed the meeting of Constitution Assembly, it is learnt.

CA meeting summoned at 7 pm today has been deferred for 9 pm.