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Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has claimed the three-party high-level political mechanism (HLPM) is taking initiative for a new government under the leadership of his party.

“The high-level mechanism has been taking initiative to form a Maoist-led national government. The peace process and drafting of new constitution will not be complete without the Maoists taking the lead,” Dahal said while speaking at a blood donation programme in Pokhara on Saturday.

Promulgating the new constitution within the stipulated time is possible only if there is a Maoist-led government, Dahal added.

The Maoist strongman also argued that the current unnaturally formed government is not able to bring the peace process to a logical end and draft new constitution.

He also expressed hope that the upcoming HLPM meeting would arrive at a conclusion to resolve the political stalemate.

Saying that some elements are plotting to dissolve the Constituent Assembly, Dahal said people should remain vigilant against such elements. He, however, did not mention who these elements were. nepalnews.com