Constitution amendment likely before general elections: Shankar Pokharel

Morang, November 12 — CPN (UML) general secretary Shankar Pokharel has said the constitution amendment is likely before the upcoming general elections.     

Talking to the media at Biratnagar Airport today, he said the constitution revision will be pursued by reviewing its merits and demerits.

He said the amendment will take place based on a broader political consensus including with the involvement of major opposition.     

The UML and the Nepali Congress decided to form a coalition government aiming to build the nation and a bi-party mechanism was formed to increase the efficiency of the government operation, he added.