RPP-Nepal obstructs CA proceeding protesting provision of converting religion; Discussions on constitutional draft stalled

The Constituent Assembly meetings scheduled to hold discussions on the constitutional draft has not been able to enter into the agendas. The fourth largest party of the Constituent Assembly Rastriya Prajatantra Party- Nepal chanted slogans from the commence of the meeting today questioning the legality of the draft that has been presented at the CA. RPP-Nepal protested over the issues of holding local elections within six months and converting one's religion.CA Chair Subash Nemwang had urged the protesting lawmakers not to obstruct the meeting saying efforts would be made to incorporate the issues raised by the party in the final shape of the constitution.  The CA meeting however moved ahead amid the clamour. The meeting was adjourned till 11a.m. tomorrow after a few lawmakers from the ruling and opposition parties aired their views. The meeting of the CA that was supposed to hold discussions on the constitutional draft presented by the Drafting Committee has not able to enter into the agendas due to continuous obstructions.