PM Dahal directs cadres to prepare for local polls

DHANGADHI: Prime Minister and CPN Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Thursday directed party cadres to begin preparations for the local elections.

Speaking at an interaction and cadre training programme in Geta of Kailali today, Dahal said the elections would be held after restructuring of local bodies as per the Constitution.

But if the major parties could not agree on borders and number of local bodies, the parties should be ready to hold polls as per the existing structure, according to Dahal.

Meanwhile, Dahal reiterated that the Constitution amendment bill registered at the Parliament would not be withdrawn.

The Maoist party cadres from Province No. 7 had attended the meeting.