NC row over: Chataut

Mahendranagar, Oct. 30 (RSS): Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Tarini Dutta Chataut has said that the forthcoming general convention of the Nepali Cognress (NC) will be held in a free, fair and democratic manner.

Speaking to RSS representative at his home town in Mahendranagar of Kanchanpur district today, Minister Chataut said that the problem of squabble within the party has been resolved.

Stating that the controversy over the new generation and the older generation within the party was useless, he said that time and circumstances would decide as to which the generation the ability would be handed over to.

In response to a query, Minister Chataut said as the Maoist problem is a political issue, it will be resolved through dialogue.

He said that the recent talks between the Deputy Prime Minister and a Maoist representative was the first successful steps taken by the government on the basis of national consensus.

Stating that the understanding between the two NC leaders on reshuffling the cabinet and reconstituting the NC Central Committee would be implemented by the time and circumstances, he made it clear that Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala would implement the provisions of the understanding through his conscience.

Only NC leader Shailaja Acharya has officially announced her candidacy for the party president at the forthcoming general convention, Minister Chataut said, adding that anyone can fight election in a democratic system, and anyone is free to file candidacy for the party president.

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