Kathmandu, Dec. 28 -- Ujyalo Nepal Party's patron Kulman Ghising has called on alternative political forces to come together, saying the public expects unity among non-traditional political actors.

Speaking at a programme organised by the party in Pokhara, Ghising, a sitting minister for energy, water resources and irrigation, said his party was ready to work with others without compromising its dignity or self-respect.

"All alternative forces should, as far as possible, unite. If that is not possible, they should move forward through a functional unity," he said. "At present, the Nepalis want to see alternative forces united. We need to understand that sentiment and move ahead accordingly."

Ghising stressed that any form of unity or c...