Nepal

Local polls for constitution implementation: Khanal

Local polls for constitution implementation: Khanal

By Rastriya Samachar Samiti

CPN-UML senior leader Jhalanath Khanal during a press meet at the Bharatpur Airport in Chitwan district on Thursday, March 30, 2017. Photo: THT Online

KATHMANDU: CPN-UML senior leader Jhalanath Khanal has said the local level elections are essential for constitution implementation to pave way for development, peace and stability in the country. Addressing a reception organised on the occasion of the Nepali New Year 2074 BS in the capital on Friday, leader Khanal claimed that some forces were attempting to prevent the election from taking place. He further said, 'We all must unite to hold the election successfully by overcoming such tendency.' Former Prime Minister Khanal said the local level elections scheduled for May 14 would not be halted under any circumstances.