Kathmandu, April 19 -- The Nepali Congress on Thursday claimed that the provincial heads were treading on unconstitutional grounds in favour of the current ruling alliance.

A meeting of the party's top leaders also asked its provincial committees to oppose the unconstitutional moves. The main opposition is particularly unhappy with the roles of the heads of the provinces in Sudurpaschim and Gandaki. It has even lodged a writ petition against the move of Dilliraj Bhatta, head of Gandaki Province, to appoint Khagraj Adhikari the chief minister based on the support of a majority of provincial assembly members including the Speaker.

"The provincial heads are violating the constitution and working against the spirit of the constitution. Our ...