NSP's firm on its stance, not to talk to govt

The Nepal Sadbhawana Party  has taken a stance not to sit in talks with the government by breaking the ongoing hunger strike.

Chairperson of the party, Sarita Giri , has been staging fast-unto-death at Ratnapark from August 20 putting forth various demands including for increase of constituencies in Tarai on the basis of population growth.

Spokesperson of the party, Govinda Saha, said that Giri decided not to sit in talks with the government by breaking the hunger-strike.

The Council of Ministers, Consultation and Coordination Committee had called the party for talks for August 27.

The party has sent a letter about its stance to the Committee today. The hunger-strike would be continued until the demands are met, according to the party.Health condition of leader Giri is deteriorating. RSS