Kathmandu, March 31 -- A meeting of key leaders of pro-republican political parties has concluded that the former King Gynendra Shah is the main orchestrator behind conspiratorial activities aimed at undermining the constitution and overthrowing the federal democratic republican system.

Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak after the meeting said that the current system of governance was achieved through a long struggle. Lekhak also emphasised that there was a consensus among political parties to unite for the protection of the constitution and to ensure national development and public security.

"No anti-constitutional activities will be tolerated," Home Minister Lekhak said while talking to the press after the meeting.

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