Restore democracy: US to Nepal King
The US has asked King Gyanendra to reconcile with political parties for immediate restoration of democracy.
The US has asked King Gyanendra to reconcile with political parties for immediate restoration of multiparty democracy in Nepal.
"It is the Royal Palace's compulsion to reach a compromise with political parties to prove its democratic nature," US Ambassador James F Moriarty said at an interaction programme in eastern Nepal town of Dharan.
"Rather than expecting help from third parties, reconciliation among the legitimate political forces is the best option to resolve the crisis," the envoy said on Saturday.
Asserting that the US was in favour of restoration of democracy in the Himalayan Kingdom, Moriarty appreciated the seven party alliances' efforts to resolve the current political crisis. He called on "the eighth force"- the Palace to cooperate with the political parties.
He said, though the political parties were not satisfied with the declaration of municipality elections, negotiations must be carried forward to resolve the current stalemate.
He sharply criticised the Maoists saying "the Maoists are the main obstacle to the democratic process in Nepal."
King Gyanendra had sacked Sher Bahadur Deuba Government on February 1 and assumed absolute power. Several political leaders, journalists and students were arrested in the aftermath of the royal take over. The alliance of eight national parties has been spearheading the agitation for restoration of democracy in the Himalayan Kingdom.