No constitution is perfect in world:Nepali Congress

Nepali Congress (NC) president Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that demands of Madhes-based parties can be addressed through another round of constitutional amendment.

Speaking at a programme, leader of the main opposition said the newly-adopted constitution is flexible and any weaknesses there in could be redressed through dialogue and consensus among parties.

Deuba's remarks came at a time when Madhes-based parties are preparing to launch another round of protest, demanding a review of the current federal structures, reported The Kathmandu Post.

"No constitution in the world is perfect. It could be advanced through amendment. The same applies in our context," said Deuba, insisting that the new constitution is inclusive.

He called on the Madhes-based parties to give priority to dialogue over protests.

"All parties should be flexible to address problems," Deuba said, adding that the first statute amendment has addressed some of the demands.

"Parties are ready to revisit the state boundaries, but the committee headed by Foreign Minister Kamal Thapa has yet to start work as the NC and the Madhes-based parties have refused to join it," said Deuba.