Kathmandu: The anti-Constitution agitation in Nepal suffered a jolt on Tuesday with the National Muslim Struggle Alliance dissociating itself from the blockade enforced by the Indian-origin Madhesis, saying it will not get involved in any activity jeopardising national sovereignty. Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Agni Prasad Kharel today said that 193 different laws have been submitted to the legislation committee after making amendments to them for its approval which would be tabled at the parliament soon. According to the Ministry, a total of 110 new laws relating to federalism should be made, 22 with regards to provinces and six relating to local bodies. Speaking at an event on ‘Constitution and Inclusive Rights, Legal Remedy and Media’s Role’ organised by the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, in Bharatpur, Chitwan, Minister Kharel said that the process to make new laws relating to various issues including federalism would proceed soon after making a priority list. The parliament has remaining two years to expire its tenure, within which time, some legal provisions would be amended or new laws would be made for full implementation of the constitution, he said. On the issue of demands put forth by the agitating groups, Kharel, also member of the government talk team formed to hold dialogue with agitating Madhes-based political parties, said that review of the delineation of the boundaries would not be possible at this point of time. He also added that the incumbent government does not have any right to reach any types of agreement that is detrimental to the nation under any pretext.
