KATHMANDU: The NCP (Prachanda-Madhav faction) has said that the appointment made by the government to the constitutional body on Wednesday was the culmination of force. And, against that, the party has called a nationwide general strike for tomorrow, Thursday.
On the recommendation of the government, President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Wednesday appointed 32 officials in the constitutional bodies including the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority and the Election Commission.
The party said that the government and the president have made appointments to the constitutional bodies unconstitutionally and illegally.
At a press conference held at the party office in Parisdanda on Wednesday, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, coordinator of the struggle committee, said that the appointments made to the constitutional bodies was illegal and unconstitutional. Stating that they are compelled to hold a general strike against it, he said, “There will be some uncomfortable situation. We have apologized on behalf of the party for this.”
He said that this kind of struggle has to be waged for the defense of the constitution and democracy.
