Nepal parties back political reform

Breaking News.ie Wednesday 16th May, 2012

Leaders of Nepal's top three parties have agreed that the new constitution should include direct elections for president and the creation of 11 federal states.The three parties control more than two-thirds of the 601-seat assembly, meaning their proposals are likely to be adopted.Their agreement is expected to ease the way toward completing the much-delayed document.Nepali Congress senior leader Ram Chandra Poudyal said the measures would be refe...

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