May 16, 2007

PM's opinion on CA polls positive: Martin

The Chief of the United Nations Mission in Nepal Ian Martin reacted that Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala's opinion to hold Constituent Assembly (CA) polls within November 26 was positive.

Stating that even election commission, government and people were of view to hold CA polls in November/ December, Martin opined this time would be appropriate.


Martin said that the opinion of holding election in November/December implied the will of holding the polls as soon as possible.UNMIN Chief Martin opined that second phase of verification of arms and People's Liberation Army (PLA) should be started at the earliest.

Marin also emphasized to the need of cantonment management.

Talking to the media people at Tribhuvan international airport on Wednesday after his arrival from New York, Martin said this. Martin had left for UN headquarter at New York on May 1st to report on Nepal's latest situation of peace process.

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