Kathmandu: Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has said that there is a need to keep the ruling Seven Party Alliance (SPA) united for another 10 years even after the Constituent Assembly election for long term peace, prosperity and development of the nation.

Talking to artistes at his official residence at Baluwatar in Kathmandu yesterday, he said: "the SPA unity must be kept intact for the next ten years to institutionalise democracy." He underlined the need for congruity among democratic forces in order to maintain national unity and integrity. Unveiling the 32-page manifesto last week Koirala, said even if Nepali Congress gets clear majority in the 601 seat Constituent Assembly it will form a coalition government continuing the current Seven Party Alliance.

He asked every body to consider the election as a victory of nation and its people, rather than taking it as the victory of a single party and individual. "I do not ask people to vote for NC alone, I just ask for support. Election is to strengthen the democratic system, not for win or loss of somebody."

Altogether 2,219 candidates have filed nominations from 240 constituencies for the crucial April 10 Constituent Assembly polls. Koirala also asked artistes to play their role for making the historical CA elections a success as their role is more important during the polls.

Source : PTI