Nepal: Political crisis likely outcome if Constituent Assembly is dissolved

<p>In a press statement released Tuesday, the Communist Party of Nepal (Masal) has warned of serious political consequences if the Constituent Assembly is dissolved when its term expires on May 28, (<a title="Masal paints grim picture of nation without CA extension " href="http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Masal+paints+grim+picture+of+nation+without+CA+extension&amp;NewsID=289090&amp;a=3">The Himalayan Times</a>). The party, which is in favour of extending the body’s mandate, has advanced three reasons why the CA should not be dissolved. It argues, firstly, that there will be the prospect of an authoritarian government in the absence of the assembly. Secondly, dissolving the assembly will make the tenure of government indefinitely longer.
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