We want independent figure to lead next government: UCPN (Maoist)

KATHMANDU: The UCPN (Maoist) has reiterated its stance of forming a national unity government under the leadership of an independent figure.

But, the independent figure should an active participant of the People’s Movement-II with no political affiliation but accepting the agendas of republic, federalism, secularism and other progressive issues, the UCPN (Maoist) floated the riders.

 UCPN (Maoist) spokesperson Agni Sapkota today said, “The UCPN (Maoist) is ready to form an election government under the leadership of an independent figure. The opposition parties also should be ready for same.”

At a spokesperson-media meeting organized at the party’s central office, Paris Danda, Sapkota said CA election was possible by mid-June if the opposition parties were ready for political consensus.

He also blamed the opposition parties of trying to disturb the Maoists’ upcoming general convention. “This has shown their real face of democracy,” he said.