Yechuri meets Pranab on Nepal, hands over 7-point formula

New Delhi, Apr 23 (UNI) CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechuri, who is virtually acting as an interlocutor on the Nepal issue, today called on Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee and suggested a seven-point formula to end anarchy and restore peace in the Himalayan nation.

Talking to UNI after his hour-long meeting with Mr Mukherjee, Mr Yechuri said the formula included immediate restoration of the dissolved Parliament and setting up an interim government.

The restored Parliament would decide on fresh elections and formation of a new government which would hold negotiations with the Maoists. The new Parliament would also review the Constitution and the role of the King.

Mr Yechuri said the formula had been forwarded to King Gyanendra and a response was awaited.

The CPI(M) had evolved the formula after his talks with political leaders in Nepal and the Maoists.

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