PM says he will not force Sthapit to resign

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that he will not force Motikazi Sthapit, a member of Judicial Council (JC), to resign from his position, reports Kantipur daily.
“It depends on you whether to resign or not in the context of change in government. I will not force you to resign. But you should cooperate,” Sthapit quoted PM as telling him during their meeting on Saturday.
“I told the PM that I am willing to help the government within the constitutional limits,” Sthapit said.
The controversy over the JC had erupted after Law Minister Dev Gurung demanded resignation of Sthapit – who was nominated to the position by the previous government but whose tenure is fixed for four years by constitution.
Thanks to the controversy, the JC meeting could not take place stalling the process of appointing three dozen judges.
The stalled process has hampered day-to-day judicial administration.
The Saturday’s meeting is said to have resolved the impasse clearing the way for the meeting of JC