The UCPN (M) on 25 August, 2011 had submitted a proposal with commitment to complete most of the activities of the peace process within 45 days if national government was formed under its leadership. Though there was no national government, the government was formed under the leadership of its vice-chairperson Baburam Bhattarai. After being elected…

The internal differences within UCPN (M) and Nepali Congress reached a climax. The disputes within the UCPN (M) raised suspicions over the peace process as well as the longevity of the government, and the disputes within Nepali Congress further overshadowed the issues of peace and constitution-drafting process. Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai had proposed re-categorising of…

The discussion between parties on peace process and constitution-drafting did not result in any progress. In the meeting of the Constitutional Committee on September 13, the Nepali Congress put up condition—“We will not let the work on constitution-drafting move forward until there is further progress on the peace process”. Though Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai asked…

After the UCPN (M) submitted the keys of the arms containers to the monitoring committee of the AISC, the process of drafting of the constitution moved ahead. The issue of state restructuring that has remained one of the most contentious issues in the Constituent Assembly was discussed upon in the sub-committee of the Constitutional Committee…

Immediately being elected prime minister, Baburam Bhattarai stated his three priorities: peace, constitution, and relief to the people. The next day, the legislature-parliament amended the Interim Constitution 2007 of the tenth time, extending the term of the Constituent Assembly by three months. There were no doubts and confusion regarding the extension of the CA term…