KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 19

Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed confidence that the Mahasamiti meeting of the party will strengthen and unite it.

Speaking at the party's Mahasamiti meeting that commenced in Godavari, Lalitpur today, he mentioned that the event is being closely watched both domestically and internationally, with the anticipation that it will fortify and unify the Congress.

Deuba emphasized that the Mahasamiti meeting will deliberate on the party's policy issues and compile a document incorporating the suggestions received during the meeting.

He stated, "The Congress has a long history of struggle for the establishment, restoration, and protection of democracy in the country. Whenever the country faces a crisis, the Congress has led and provided solutions. The party's unwavering commitment to democratic values has earned it recognition both nationally and internationally."

As a former Prime Minister and party leader, Deuba stressed that the primary imperative at present is to safeguard and effectively implement the Constitution.

Former PM Deuba also clarified that the coalition government was not formed solely for the sake of governance but to counter efforts that could lead the country into political instability by dissolving the House of Representatives, thereby endangering the Constitution. He added, "The Congress always advocates for dialogue, understanding, and cooperation, acknowledging that competition among political parties is natural.