Mahato to resign, will unleash agitation against EC decision

After the Election Commission (EC) decided to grant recognition to the Anandidevi Singh-led Nepal Sadbhavana Party (NSP), on Friday, the dissident faction led by Rajendra Mahato has announced that they will launch agitation against the decision.

Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Mahato has decided to resign from his position. He is planning to tender his resignation to Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala on Saturday morning.

The Mahato-led NSP will hold countrywide protest demonstrations in front of EC office and district EC offices.

Likewise, they have announced to picket the EC offices on Sunday while imposing bandh in Madhes region from October 4-6.

On Friday, EC had decided to recognise Anandidevi Singh-led NSP. However, it had also decided to register Mahato's party separately if he wants to, by Saturday afternoon. nepalnews.com sd Sep 29 07

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