KATHMANDU:  Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has been demanded to reconsider the rescheduled date of second round of the local level elections reasoning that Muslim's festival Eid ul Fitr falls on the election day of June 23.

The representatives of the Muslim community submitted a memorandum to PM Dahal and made such demand on Tuesday.

Receiving the memorandum, PM Dahal said, "Government is positive on your demand, and would take decision by holding discussions with the Election Commission and the political parties."

On the occasion, PM Dahal said the government has expected all Nepalis' support and cooperation to make the second round of local elections successful. "The election date is fixed for Asar. We're worried if monsoon affects the elections. But, elections must be held at any cost because only elections would help country end the political transition for the stability and development."

The PM further said, "If elections are not held, it will be difficult for us to institutionalise  achievements such as federalism, secularism, and republic."