Nepali leader calls for Bhattarai’s resignation

Former Nepal prime minister and senior Nepali Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba believes removal of the Maoist-Madhesi government is the only option available to resolve the Himalayan nation’s constitutional predicament.

Updated on: Jun 13, 2012, 24:15:30 IST

Hindustan Times | By Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Former Nepal prime minister and senior Nepali Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba believes removal of the Maoist-Madhesi government is the only option available to resolve the Himalayan nation’s constitutional predicament.

“PM Baburam Bhattarai’s exit and formation of a national unity government based on consensus among parties is the only way out of the crisis,” he told HT in an exclusive interview.

If Bhattarai does resign to make way for a national unity government, there’s a strong possibility of Nepali Congress heading it.

And Deuba could emerge the consensus candidate for the PM’s post. The 66-year-old has several admirers in the Maoist camp and is also believed to enjoy New Delhi’s support.

“I had proposed to extend CA by invoking emergency as provided in the interim constitution. Initially everyone agreed, but the PM backed out at the last minute and announced fresh polls without consulting us,” he said.

Bhattarai told a recent interview that he had to announce fresh elections as except Deuba no other leaders from NC and CPN (UML) endorsed the idea of extending CA tenure by declaring emergency.

With the NC establishment faction extending a hand to resolve thorny issues with him, Deuba’s ‘comeback’ to Nepal’s oldest party looks certain within the next few days. It could aid him in becoming Bhattarai’s successor should NC head the next government.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

Get the latest headlines from US news and global updates from Pakistan, Nepal, UK, Bangladesh, Russia and US Iran war Live, get all the latest headlines in one place on Hindustan Times.