Kathmandu, June 13 -- The ruling parties-CPN-UML and Nepali Congress-and the main opposition the CPN (Maoist Centre) have reached a two-point agreement to end the obstruction in the House of Representatives over the visit visa controversy.

Maoist Centre Deputy General Secretary Barshaman Pun said the agreement includes forming an appropriate mechanism to study and investigate the visa scandal, paving the way for the resumption of House proceedings.

Congress Chief Whip Shyam Kumar Ghimire, UML Chief Whip Mahesh Bartaula, and Maoist Chief Whip Hit Raj Pandey have signed the agreement.

Despite the agreement among the big three parties, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), the fourth-largest in the lower house, has objected to the move. The...