BIRATNAGAR: CPN-UML leader and the erstwhile deputy prime minister Bamdev

Gautam today said that the drafting the constitution could prove a Herculean challenge and could be missed

out without the Maoists joining the government. Gautam was talking to mediapersons in Biratnagar airport, on Saturday.

"Its like day-dreaming to think of writing the constitution without the Maoists backing us," he said, adding, "It's impossible to sideline them at this juncture."

Blaming the government of not being serious enough in drafting the constitution, Gautam said, "Those who are delaying it must take the responsibility of the fallout." Gautam said that there

was no alternative to forming

national government without the

major parties — NC, UML and UCPN-M — teaming-up. "The major three can

collectively prevent any accident

from happening."

"The proposal tabled by the Maoists in the parliament should be discussed seriously," the former deputy PM, said.