The pre-electoral coalition is generally considered inconsistent with ethical democratic practices, a sentiment explicitly reinforced by the Constitution of Nepal, which overtly prohibits such alliances. Article 56 (6) of the constitution underscores the nation's commitment to a multi-party, competitive, democratic republic.
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and the chairman of the main opposition party CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli, have expressed their concern on the matter of re-investigating the royal palace massacre that resulted in the death of the entire family of King Birendra.