Kathmandu, May 29 (ANI): Nepal's Constituent Assembly (CA) on Sunday got a three-month extension after a last-minute deal was reached between key political parties under which Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal will step down.
The parliament has changed the phrase 'the term of CA will be three years from the date of its first meeting' mentioned in Article 64 of the interim Constitution to 'the term of CA will be three years and three months from the date of its first meeting.'
Although, United Democratic Madhesi Front had also initially given consent to the CA term extension, it later stayed neutral at the time of voting saying the agreement was still not enough to address the cause of the Madhes.
All other lawmakers except those of Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal voted for the Constitution amendment bill filed by the government.
The development came after overnight consultations between main political parties to forge an agreement on the peace process and extending the term of Constituent Assembly.
Khanal, who assumed office about four months ago, offered to resign to pave way for formation of a national unity government and to start regrouping the Maoist combatants for the purpose of integration under a five-point deal.
This is the second time the Constituent Assembly term has been extended.
Initially elected for a period of two years in 2008, the Constituent Assembly term had been extended for a period of one year on May 28 last year, Nepalnews reported. (ANI)
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