Congress passes Jim Walsh's Resolution expressing support for democracy in Nepal
The US House of Representatives passed a resolution on December 6 drafted by Congressman James Walsh, demanding that Maoists must give up arms and violence permanently and live up to their commitments to the government and the people. Reiterating its support for democracy and to holding elections for the proposed constituent assembly (CA), the Congress resolved that the US government supports Nepal's efforts to bringing permanent peace and democracy in Nepal. Congress has also urged the government of Nepal to take initiatives to ensure free and fair elections. Congressman James Walsh of New York served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal in the 1960's.
Read the full text of the original resolution here.