Nepal’s four major parties have reached a landmark deal to divide the country into six provinces, each sharing its border with India, resolving contentious issues of federalism under the new constitution, a crucial development praised by Prime Minister Sushil Koirala. Following a marathon meeting, the Constitutional — Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) of the Constituent Assembly finally inked an agreement at midnight to carve out the six federal units. “A constitution with federalism and demarcation has been ensured,” Prime Minister Sushil Koirala tweeted. “I call on everyone to not be stuck on minor disagreements and work to build and develop the country.”
