The Supreme Court Chief Justice was also consulted by the King to ensure that the revival of the House was given an honourable endorsement.
Nepali Congress spokesperson Krishna Sitaula said: “Soon after the revival, the House will form an all-party government which will simultaneously pledge to hold elections to the constituent assembly and call upon the Maoists to join the political mainstream”.
Evacuation plan was ready, all eyes on Maoists now
• With Maoists certain to play key role, India could face tricky situation
• For Maoists, status once enjoyed solely by India should now be shared with China as well.
• In effect, this means that India’s treaty with Nepal in 1950 should be abrogated.
• Said CPM’s Sitaram Yechury: “Agreements with Nepal could need a fresh look. But first we need to move towards the establishment of multiparty democracy.”
• An Indian Airlines aircraft was kept on standby, preparations made to obtain permission for night-landing in Kathmandu.
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