“We respect the demand and sentiments of Janjatis, Madhesis, Dalits and marginalised communities,” Dahal said, “but we will not reach any unnecessary agreement that will create crisis or result in the disintegration of the country.”
The Maoist chairman had met Bijukchhe to seek latter’s support in the prime ministerial run-off slated for August 2. Dahal was accompanied by his confidante, vice-chairman Narayan Kazi Shrestha, in the meeting.
The remark by Dahal comes at a time when an alliance of Madhesi parties is seeking a written commitment on its demands from parties who want its support during the prime ministerial run-off.
Among the demands put forth by the alliance of Madhesi parties includes declaration of the entire Terai region as ‘single Madhesh province’.
While NC leaders are positive about most of the demands of the Madhesi parties, the Maoists have said they are willing to agree to all other demands of the Madhesi parties (which include reservation for Madhesi people in the national army) except declaring the entire Terai belt as a single Madhes province. nepalnews.com
