National Janamorcha Welcomes Proposal to Abolish Provincial Assemblies, Expresses Concern Over Secularism Stance

Kathmandu. The National Janamorcha has welcomed the proposal to abolish the Provincial Assembly passed from the first national convention of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). In a press statement issued on Friday by acting president Rashmi Raj Nepali, Janamorcha stated that it has taken the decision to abolish the Provincial Assembly positively.

The statement expressed the belief that the abolition of the Provincial Assembly will simplify the administrative structure of the state, reduce unnecessary financial burden, and further strengthen the ongoing debate about the country's current structure.

However, Janamorcha has also expressed serious concern over the RSP's national convention not making a clear statement on the issue of secularism.

According to the party, democratic republic, secularism, and inclusivity are not only historical achievements of the 2062-63 People's Movement but also fundamental pillars of Nepal's current constitution. However, Janamorcha states that the RSP's silence has created ambiguity regarding commitment to secularism and has raised suspicions about the possibility of adopting political views close to monarchist forces or the Indian establishment.

Janamorcha has also expressed its commitment not to accept any attempt to weaken secularism or act against it, and to firmly protect the fundamental achievements of the constitution.