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Nepalese PM calls for harmony following violent clash

Xinhua, August 24, 2015 Adjust font size:

Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala urged the Nepalese citizens on Monday to stay calm in the period of crisis in the far western region.

Addressing the parliament meeting on Monday evening, Koirala called for harmony as the nation is in final hour of constitution drafting.

Mentioning that Nepal is in the historical moment of constitution promulgation, the prime minister said the constitution is not fixed and has room for change.

"There is no doubt that the final constitution will be drafted as per the aspirations of Nepalese. It is not the final constitution, it can be amended."

He said although there remains challenges ahead, Nepal still can move ahead if unity is maintained.

The Himalayan nation has been witnessing series of protests for a few weeks over the proposed number and delineation of federal provinces and demands to be included in the new constitution. Endi