Agitation for protection of democracy: former PM Khanal

January 29, Morang: A senior leader of Prachanda-Nepal faction of NCP Jhalanath Khanal said political parties were taking to the street for the protection of democracy brought with huge struggle and sacrifice.

Also the former prime minister, Khanal viewed the agitation would help consolidate achievements with the protection of democracy and constitution. He said it while talking to media persons at Biratnagar airport on Thursday. “Restoration of House of Representatives is imperative at present, so the agitation is continued,” he argued.

In response to a question, the senior leader said the Election Commission could do its works though EC was not the ultimate body pertaining to the election.

He even claimed that the Election Commission would give recognition to his faction because it had two-thirds of party members. Moreover, Khanal expressed a belief that all political parties believing in democracy would stand together for passing the no-confidence motion against the Chief Minister in the province.