Kathmandu, April 14

Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said the new constitution could be amended to address the concerns of the agitating Madhesi parties.

Stating that the new constitution had already been amended once since it was adopted in September last year, the main opposition leader said: “It is not impossible for us to go for yet another amendment.”

The former prime minister was speaking at a function organised by the Indian Embassy to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian constitution.

Under his stewardship, India’s secular constitution was adopted in November 1949 and put in force from January 26, 1950.

Deuba urged the agitating Madhesi parties to come forward for talks and show flexibility towards finding a common ground. He said Nepal’s new constitution was very inclusive.

Deuba also remembered Dr Ambedkar for successfully drafting the Indian constitution, which according to him, was implemented successfully.

Speaking at the function, Indian Ambassador to Nepal Ranjit Rae said Dr Ambedkar showed to the world how a democracy can accommodate diversity, diverse aspirations and different interests.