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January - 3 
On January 3, former minister and leader of Nepal Sadbhavana Party (NSP) Rajendra Mahato said that rights of Madheshis must be ensured first, before his party participates in the polls to elect the Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Nepal News. Talking to reporters in Birgunj, Mahato accused that in
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On January 3, former minister and leader of Nepal Sadbhavana Party (NSP) Rajendra Mahato said that rights of Madheshis must be ensured first, before his party participates in the polls to elect the Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Nepal News. Talking to reporters in Birgunj, Mahato accused that interests of the Madheshis have not been protected in the current election system and said there should be 50 percent Madheshi representation in the CA. He also demanded that 10,000 each Madheshis be recruited immediately in civil service, police and army.
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January - 4 
The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) general secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal said there won’t be any improvement in relationship between his party and the Maoists until the latter hands over their cadres indulging in terror activities to the proper authorities. He criticised
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The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) general secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal said there won’t be any improvement in relationship between his party and the Maoists until the latter hands over their cadres indulging in terror activities to the proper authorities. He criticised the Maoists for “letting loose” their Young Communist League (YCL) cadres, calling it an obstruction in “leftist unity”. “Prachanda should hand over those of his party activists who are involved in taking the law into their hands by engaging in atrocities,” Nepal said.
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January - 5 
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has said that Nepal’s democracy will be at stake if constituent assembly (CA) polls fail. Speaking to a delegation of the Civil Servants Association at his Baluwatar residence on January 5, Koirala said that CA polls must be the top priority of all, urging the ci
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Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has said that Nepal’s democracy will be at stake if constituent assembly (CA) polls fail. Speaking to a delegation of the Civil Servants Association at his Baluwatar residence on January 5, Koirala said that CA polls must be the top priority of all, urging the civil servants to do their bit for conducting the polls in a free and fair manner.
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January - 11 
A cabinet meeting on January 11 decided to hold the Constituent Assembly elections on April 10 this year, Kantipuronline reports. Emerging from the cabinet meeting, Home Minister Krishna Prasad Sitaula said, “The cabinet meeting made the decision in an amicable manner and the government will concent
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A cabinet meeting on January 11 decided to hold the Constituent Assembly elections on April 10 this year, Kantipuronline reports. Emerging from the cabinet meeting, Home Minister Krishna Prasad Sitaula said, “The cabinet meeting made the decision in an amicable manner and the government will concentrate on the Constituent Assembly elections setting it as the major agenda.” Leaders of the three major political parties, Prime Minister and Nepali Congress leader Girija Prasad Koirala, Maoist Chairman Prachanda and the Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) General Secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal has also reached an agreement not to make any remarks in public that would adversely affect the environment for the elections.
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January - 13 
A CPN-Maoist Central Committee meeting held on held on January 12, has decided to relieve deputy commander Barsha Man Pun a.k.a. Ananta from his position as the Young Communist League (YCL) ‘faction in-charge’ amidst reports of the increased high-handedness of the YCL cadres, reports Nepal News. Acc
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A CPN-Maoist Central Committee meeting held on held on January 12, has decided to relieve deputy commander Barsha Man Pun a.k.a. Ananta from his position as the Young Communist League (YCL) ‘faction in-charge’ amidst reports of the increased high-handedness of the YCL cadres, reports Nepal News. According to sources, the Central Committee meeting took the decision to this effect after some of its members criticised the recent activities of the YCL and held Ananta responsible for it. However, the YCL chairman, Ganesh Man Pun, claimed that it was merely a shift of responsibility within the party organisation.
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January - 17 
JTMM-J leader Jwala Singh has said that his party is ready to negotiate with the government under the supervision of the United Nations or any other reliable international agency, according to Nepal News. Issuing a press statement on January 17, he set a precondition that the government should give
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JTMM-J leader Jwala Singh has said that his party is ready to negotiate with the government under the supervision of the United Nations or any other reliable international agency, according to Nepal News. Issuing a press statement on January 17, he set a precondition that the government should give its commitment that major demands of his party would be addressed by the time formal talks begin.
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January - 29 
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has said he is ready to meet all the just demands made by disgruntled Madhesi groups if they show a readiness to take part in the forthcoming Constituent Assembly election, Nepal News reports. Addressing a function on January 29 in Kathmandu, Koirala said, "I wan
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Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has said he is ready to meet all the just demands made by disgruntled Madhesi groups if they show a readiness to take part in the forthcoming Constituent Assembly election, Nepal News reports. Addressing a function on January 29 in Kathmandu, Koirala said, "I want to tell the Madhesi friends that they just need to become ready to participate in the elections, then it will be for me to meet all the just demands they are raising." Stressing that only dialogue can resolve the Terai problem, the Prime Minister also urged the Terai groups to come to the negotiating table.
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January - 30 
A report of the National Human Rights Commission regional office in Biratnagar has revealed that the Maoists are yet to return the seized land and property belonging to 38 families of Rajbiraj in the Saptari district. Maoist district secretary Suryanath Yadav alias Subash said that they were ready t
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A report of the National Human Rights Commission regional office in Biratnagar has revealed that the Maoists are yet to return the seized land and property belonging to 38 families of Rajbiraj in the Saptari district. Maoist district secretary Suryanath Yadav alias Subash said that they were ready to return the seized land and property as per the direction of the party. "We have returned most of the land and property we had seized," he claimed. Seized land and property will be distributed to the poor, needy, landless and squatters, he added.
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February - 6 
Police have raided the central office of the Young Communist League (YCL) at Balaju in Kathmandu on February 6-evening, Nepal News reports. Police have not yet clarified the reasons for raiding the YCL office; however, reports say that the police are searching for concealed weapons inside the YCL of
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Police have raided the central office of the Young Communist League (YCL) at Balaju in Kathmandu on February 6-evening, Nepal News reports. Police have not yet clarified the reasons for raiding the YCL office; however, reports say that the police are searching for concealed weapons inside the YCL office. Meanwhile, Maoist chairman Prachanda has warned that his party would opt out of the government if the election to Constituent Assembly is not held on the stipulated time as a result of such incidents. "It will be meaningless to continue to be a part of a government that can’t hold the election," Prachanda said.
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February - 25 
Talks between the government and leaders of the UDMF have ended inconclusively. Minister for Local Development, Dev Gurung, has said that the talks have largely failed because the latter have been raising 'impossible demands'. He also accused the Madheshi leaders of attempting to scuttle the crucial
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Talks between the government and leaders of the UDMF have ended inconclusively. Minister for Local Development, Dev Gurung, has said that the talks have largely failed because the latter have been raising 'impossible demands'. He also accused the Madheshi leaders of attempting to scuttle the crucial election for Constituent Assembly (CA) scheduled to be held on April 10 by raising such demands. According to Nepal News, though Gurung didn’t clarify as to what he meant by the 'impossible demands', he may have been referring to the demands put forth by the Madhesi leaders to postpone the CA election and the immediate incorporation of Madhesi youth into the Nepal Army, two demands that is said to have barred the government from striking a deal with UDMF on February 25-morning.
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February - 25 
The Government and the protesting United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF) arrived at an agreement on February 25 (today) morning ending the 12-day long strike, Kantipuronline reports. The two sides reached a consensus on the key UDMF demand - One Madhesh One Pradesh - which they said would be decide
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The Government and the protesting United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF) arrived at an agreement on February 25 (today) morning ending the 12-day long strike, Kantipuronline reports. The two sides reached a consensus on the key UDMF demand - One Madhesh One Pradesh - which they said would be decided through the Constituent Assembly. They have also agreed to form an autonomous Madhesh state and other autonomous states. "We have agreed on autonomous Madhesh state. But we are still discussing proper words to reflect the desire of Madheshi people regarding the autonomous Madhesh state," said Madheshi leader Hridayesh Tripathi. The government and UDMF have also agreed to recognise all those killed in the course of the Madhesh movement as martyrs and provide their families with proper compensation. They have agreed to amend the Election Commission Act, which provisions that any political party which secures at least 20 percent result or more under the First-Past-the-Post system must prepare an inclusive list of candidates for the proportional electoral system. "We have agreed to increase the provision from 20 to 30 percent," said Tripathi. However, Jayaprakash Gupta, coordinator of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) said that, "It is a big setback to Terai movement because the agreement is not constitutionally binding." He said the Government didn't agree to incorporate the issue in the constitution. "The Constituent Assembly will not have legal powers to recognise\se the Terai as autonomous Madhesh state," he said.
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February - 28 
Three minor partners of the Seven Party Alliance – the Nepal Workers and Peasants Party, Janamorcha Nepal and United Left Front - expressed disagreement with the deal reached between the Government and the United Madhesi Democratic Front on February 28, Himalayan Times reports. The parties sought a
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Three minor partners of the Seven Party Alliance – the Nepal Workers and Peasants Party, Janamorcha Nepal and United Left Front - expressed disagreement with the deal reached between the Government and the United Madhesi Democratic Front on February 28, Himalayan Times reports. The parties sought a clear-cut definition on the "Autonomous Madhes Pradesh." Amik Sherchan, president of the Janamorcha Nepal, said, "The agreement is not clear what exactly is autonomous Madhes Prades (province)." They also protested the agreement on group wise recruitment of Madheshis and other marginalised groups in the Nepal Army. "This will create more problems since the modality of recruitment has not been clearly mentioned," they said in a joint statement.
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March - 2 
Cadres of the Terai Mukti Tigers (TMT) abducted two police personnel of the Loharpattti area police office from Kataiya village in the Mahottari district. Superintendent of Police Purna Singh Khadka said that constables Santosh Kumar Singh and Suresh Kumar Raut Kurmi were abducted by the TMT cadres
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Cadres of the Terai Mukti Tigers (TMT) abducted two police personnel of the Loharpattti area police office from Kataiya village in the Mahottari district. Superintendent of Police Purna Singh Khadka said that constables Santosh Kumar Singh and Suresh Kumar Raut Kurmi were abducted by the TMT cadres when they went to Sitapur Bhangaha to settle a dispute over a drinking water tank there. Claiming responsibility, Akash, the Mahottari district in charge of TMT, said that the constables were abducted on charges of filing fake case against TMT cadres.
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March - 2 
Three armed outfits in the Terai region – the Samyukta Jantantrik Terai Mukti Morcha, Madhesi Mukti Tigers and Terai Cobra - have reportedly agreed to sit for talks with the government provided there is "enabling atmosphere for it." Issuing a joint statement on March 2, they said that, "We are not a
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Three armed outfits in the Terai region – the Samyukta Jantantrik Terai Mukti Morcha, Madhesi Mukti Tigers and Terai Cobra - have reportedly agreed to sit for talks with the government provided there is "enabling atmosphere for it." Issuing a joint statement on March 2, they said that, "We are not against talks, and if there is an enabling atmosphere for it then we are ready to come for talks."
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March - 4 
Senior Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai has said that the Maoists will launch a new revolution if they lose the forthcoming Constituent Assembly election, reports Nepal News. Addressing an election rally in the Bhachhek village of Gorkha district, Bhattarai said "If we lose, there will be a new type
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Senior Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai has said that the Maoists will launch a new revolution if they lose the forthcoming Constituent Assembly election, reports Nepal News. Addressing an election rally in the Bhachhek village of Gorkha district, Bhattarai said "If we lose, there will be a new type of revolution," without elaborating. He also said that no other political party can address the agenda raised by them. "To fulfill the agenda raised by Maoists, we must win the election. There is no question of losing it," Bhattarai said.
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March - 10 
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has ruled out holding talks with the agitating Terai-based armed groups ahead of the key CA polls, saying the demands of the Madhesi community living in the southern plains for greater representation and autonomy has been accepted. He said at a time when the enti
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Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has ruled out holding talks with the agitating Terai-based armed groups ahead of the key CA polls, saying the demands of the Madhesi community living in the southern plains for greater representation and autonomy has been accepted. He said at a time when the entire country is gearing up for the election on April 10 there is no point in holding talks with armed groups of Terai as all the problem has already been solved. "Agreement has been reached on the main problems of Terai and armed groups should also respect the agreement. Since holding talks one after another may disrupt the election process, the government is not in a position to hold further dialogue with any armed group. The government is not in favor of wasting time on the pretext of holding talks now on the eve of polls," Koirala added.
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March - 10 
The United Nations (UN) Electoral Expert Monitoring Team (EEMT), established under the mandate of the Security Council, arrived in Nepal on its fourth visit, reports Nepal News. According to United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), three of the five-member EEMT team has arrived in Kathmandu for a th
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The United Nations (UN) Electoral Expert Monitoring Team (EEMT), established under the mandate of the Security Council, arrived in Nepal on its fourth visit, reports Nepal News. According to United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), three of the five-member EEMT team has arrived in Kathmandu for a three-week visit to hold a wide range of meetings with national as well as international actors to gather information and listen to their views related to the electoral process. In addition to meetings in the capital, members of the EEMT will travel to different regions to meet with local actors, the statement said. The experts are appointed directly by the Secretary-General and are responsible for assessing the Constituent Assembly (CA) electoral process on a regular basis in order to determine whether it is proceeding in a manner that will lead to a result that accurately reflects the will of the Nepalis. The EEMT reports to the Secretary-General, who shares its reports with the government of Nepal and the Election Commission.
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March - 12 
The CPN-UML general secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal accused the Maoists of spreading terror and plotting to capture booths to ensure their victory in the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections. Speaking at a programme in Gaur, he added that it was because of their unsavoury activities that locals and cadr
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The CPN-UML general secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal accused the Maoists of spreading terror and plotting to capture booths to ensure their victory in the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections. Speaking at a programme in Gaur, he added that it was because of their unsavoury activities that locals and cadres of other parties had killed over 40 Maoists in the area during 2007.
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March - 13 
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala urged the Maoists not to create obstacles to the other parties' election campaign and to stop "intimidating and attacking" their cadres. "I specifically urge the Maoist leaders to stop all manner of intimidation, threats and torture," Koirala said adding that, "I
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Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala urged the Maoists not to create obstacles to the other parties' election campaign and to stop "intimidating and attacking" their cadres. "I specifically urge the Maoist leaders to stop all manner of intimidation, threats and torture," Koirala said adding that, "It will be beneficial to all, including the Maoists themselves, if such practices are brought to an end."
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March - 21 
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal- United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Madhav Kumar Nepal has proposed to hold the Constituent Assembly election scheduled for April 10 in two phases, reports Nepal News. Talking to reporters he said that the deteriorating security situation across the c
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General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal- United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Madhav Kumar Nepal has proposed to hold the Constituent Assembly election scheduled for April 10 in two phases, reports Nepal News. Talking to reporters he said that the deteriorating security situation across the country would disturb holding polls peacefully in a single phase. Nepal said the government must take extra initiative for security of poll candidates.
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March - 24 
Maoist chairman Prachanda has said there would be a big revolt if efforts are made to disturb the CA election, reports Nepal News. Addressing an election rally in the Jawalakhel area of Lalitpur district, Prachanda said that monarchists, domestic and foreign reactionaries were plotting to foil the e
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Maoist chairman Prachanda has said there would be a big revolt if efforts are made to disturb the CA election, reports Nepal News. Addressing an election rally in the Jawalakhel area of Lalitpur district, Prachanda said that monarchists, domestic and foreign reactionaries were plotting to foil the election.
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March - 24 
The Jhapa district coordinator of the YCL, Hikmat, said YCL cadres attacked Oli after his vehicle hit YCL cadres, who were taking out a motorcycle rally. CPN-Maoist cadres Bhumika and Ganga Prasain were hurt in the incident, central member of the YCL Agni said.
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The Jhapa district coordinator of the YCL, Hikmat, said YCL cadres attacked Oli after his vehicle hit YCL cadres, who were taking out a motorcycle rally. CPN-Maoist cadres Bhumika and Ganga Prasain were hurt in the incident, central member of the YCL Agni said.
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March - 24 
The Jogikuti-based APF personnel said the trucks were loaded with equipment meant for the elections.
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The Jogikuti-based APF personnel said the trucks were loaded with equipment meant for the elections.
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March - 25 
Bhutanese refugees began arriving in the United States (US) on March 25, the first of what the United Nations (UN) described as one of the world's largest resettlement efforts. The first group, arriving throughout the week, includes 121 refugees. The US has offered to resettle 60,000 of the estimate
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Bhutanese refugees began arriving in the United States (US) on March 25, the first of what the United Nations (UN) described as one of the world's largest resettlement efforts. The first group, arriving throughout the week, includes 121 refugees. The US has offered to resettle 60,000 of the estimated 107,000 Bhutanese refugees of Nepalese origin now living in seven UN camps in south-eastern Nepal -- their home for the past 17 years. Six other nations -- Australia, Canada, Norway, Netherlands, New Zealand and Denmark -- have offered to resettle 10,000 each. So far, however, only about 25,000 of the refugees have registered for resettlement, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and not many more than 10,000 are expected to leave Nepal by the end of 2008.
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March - 25 
In the last three months, there have been around 170 incidents of election-related violence across the country, said Democracy and Election Alliance, an organisation working on election observation issues, Nepal News reports. According to its report, 20 persons were killed, 623 injured and 24 abduct
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In the last three months, there have been around 170 incidents of election-related violence across the country, said Democracy and Election Alliance, an organisation working on election observation issues, Nepal News reports. According to its report, 20 persons were killed, 623 injured and 24 abducted. The report points that majority of these incidents were carried out by armed outfits operating in the Terai. That apart, Maoists, Madhesi Janadhikar Forum and other parties were also involved in some of those incidents.
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March - 26 
Prachanda has said that his party will not accept defeat in the forthcoming Constituent Assembly election if there is a conspiracy by regressive forces. Addressing an election rally in the Pathari area of Morang district on March 26, Prachanda claimed that western Nepal was a base area of Maoists wh
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Prachanda has said that his party will not accept defeat in the forthcoming Constituent Assembly election if there is a conspiracy by regressive forces. Addressing an election rally in the Pathari area of Morang district on March 26, Prachanda claimed that western Nepal was a base area of Maoists while there was huge wave in favour of his party in the eastern region, which he said would ensure victory for his party. "I had been saying that we will accept whatever decision made by the people of Nepal. Due to the commitment of the people to build a new Nepal, I have seen that we are already victorious. Now, if there is any conspiracy to defeat us, we will not accept such defeat," he said. "I have already become the first president of proletariat from the achievement of People’s War. This only remains to be formalized through the CA election," he further claimed.
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March - 26 
Reports from other districts of mid-western region said that the Maoist combatants cantoned at various cantonment sites have started deserting their camps to involve in the election publicity of the party. The Maoists are said to have been mobilising at least 50 combatants in each district for this
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Reports from other districts of mid-western region said that the Maoist combatants cantoned at various cantonment sites have started deserting their camps to involve in the election publicity of the party. The Maoists are said to have been mobilising at least 50 combatants in each district for this purpose.
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March - 28 
The Maoist chairman Prachanda said that conspiracy is being hatched to defer the constituent assembly polls after a support wave in favour of his party. Talking to party cadres in Narayangarh, he said that regressive forces have become irritated after it is almost definite that his party will win 15
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The Maoist chairman Prachanda said that conspiracy is being hatched to defer the constituent assembly polls after a support wave in favour of his party. Talking to party cadres in Narayangarh, he said that regressive forces have become irritated after it is almost definite that his party will win 150 seats in the polls. He claimed that his party has already won the polls in political terms, and directed the party cadres to foil the conspiracy to defer the polls. Stating that the Maoist needed the Constituent Assembly more than any other party and eight Maoists have died since the poll activities were launched, he directed cadres to remain prepared to sacrifice if it need be. Meanwhile, a report from Bhojpur quoted CPN-Maoist senior leader Ram Bahadur Thapa alias Badal, as saying today that the regressive forces are hatching conspiracies to finish the Maoists. Badal said: "Those agents of feudalism and imperialism will be attacked through sickle and hammer. There will be end to the power of feudal lords in the new Nepal to be formed after the polls."
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April - 2 
Chief of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), Ian Martin, has said that the Maoists, CPN-UML and NC are the major parties violating the code of conduct in the far western region. Speaking to the media in Dhangadi, Martin said the bigger parties are engaged in disrupting each others election
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Chief of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), Ian Martin, has said that the Maoists, CPN-UML and NC are the major parties violating the code of conduct in the far western region. Speaking to the media in Dhangadi, Martin said the bigger parties are engaged in disrupting each others election meetings and are engaged in violence. He also said that the Maoists have been barring other parties from campaigning by deploying YCL cadres claiming the region was their base area. He expressed concern over the People's Liberation Army guerrillas leaving their cantonments to get involved in election campaign, but said he has received assurance from Maoist leaders and guerrilla commanders that it would not happen in the future.
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April - 4 
The Minister for Industries, Commerce and Supplies, Shyam Sundar Gupta, said in Bhairahawa that the Government is committed to hold the elections in a peaceful manner even if it has to deploy the army for it. The issue of army deployment during the polls was discussed in April 2 cabinet meeting and
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The Minister for Industries, Commerce and Supplies, Shyam Sundar Gupta, said in Bhairahawa that the Government is committed to hold the elections in a peaceful manner even if it has to deploy the army for it. The issue of army deployment during the polls was discussed in April 2 cabinet meeting and the Government has reached the decision to deploy Nepal Army "as a last measure" to hold the election peacefully, he added. He also informed that the Government is preparing to adopt a "new security strategy" keeping in view the upcoming election so as to check the forceful activities of the Young Communist League (YCL). He said the Government would unveil the new security plan three days prior to the elections.
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April - 6 
The Government has started aerial patrol in five development regions of the country from April 6 to strengthen security arrangements in view of the April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, the Home Ministry said, reported The Himalayan Times. Home Secretary Umesh Mainali stated that at least fi
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The Government has started aerial patrol in five development regions of the country from April 6 to strengthen security arrangements in view of the April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, the Home Ministry said, reported The Himalayan Times. Home Secretary Umesh Mainali stated that at least five Government helicopters will remain on standby, one each in Biratnagar for the eastern region, Simara and Kathmandu for the central region, Pokhara for the western region, Nepalgunj for the mid-western region and Dhangadhi for the far-west.
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April - 6 
The Home Ministry has appealed to transport entrepreneurs to operate their public vehicles as usual without being carried away by a call of bandh (strike) by some armed groups in some Terai districts. "The Home Ministry appeals to all to operate their vehicles in the national highways and other link
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The Home Ministry has appealed to transport entrepreneurs to operate their public vehicles as usual without being carried away by a call of bandh (strike) by some armed groups in some Terai districts. "The Home Ministry appeals to all to operate their vehicles in the national highways and other link roads without fear, as the government has already consolidated security measures with policemen patrolling and escorting all vehicles plying the highways," a statement said. Police will provide escorts every two hours along the Pathlaiya-Itahari section of the Mahendra Highway round-the-clock.
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April - 7 
The National Election Monitoring Alliance (NEMA) condemned the CPN-Maoist for obstructing free movement of election observers and attacking them. The NEMA drew the attention of the Election Commission over the issue and said Maoists had been preventing election observers from conducting their duties
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The National Election Monitoring Alliance (NEMA) condemned the CPN-Maoist for obstructing free movement of election observers and attacking them. The NEMA drew the attention of the Election Commission over the issue and said Maoists had been preventing election observers from conducting their duties in several districts. Issuing a press release, NEMA's coordinator Subodh Raj Pyakurel said that, "The Maoist cadres have been issuing threats against the NEMA representatives," adding that, "The Maoists cadres have been threatening people and are violating the election code of conduct."
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April - 10 
Voting for the Constituent Assembly elections concluded on April 10 with approximately 60 percent of the electorate exercising their franchise, according to Nepal News. Addressing a press conference after the voting ended, the Chief Election Commissioner Bhoj Raj Pokharel described the polls as a su
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Voting for the Constituent Assembly elections concluded on April 10 with approximately 60 percent of the electorate exercising their franchise, according to Nepal News. Addressing a press conference after the voting ended, the Chief Election Commissioner Bhoj Raj Pokharel described the polls as a success and said, "The total turnout of the voters is estimated to be around 60 per cent. However, the EC (Election Commission) is yet to confirm it until the information from all the constituencies are received." Pokharel informed the media that polling has been suspended in 33 polling stations and said that the EC will soon decide the re-polling date for those stations. Voting was held peacefully in the Terai and eastern districts like Morang, Sunsari, Bara, Parsa, Rautahat and Jhapa while it has been postponed in nearly two dozen stations in Chitwan, Siraha, Saptari and Mahottari districts. The EC has postponed polling in seven stations in the Saptari district. According to The Hindu, three persons died — one of them an independent candidate — in election related violence.
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April - 16 
Senior CPN-Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai has said that the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) will respectfully bid farewell to the monarchy, reports Nepal News. "We want to respectfully remove monarchy," Bhattarai said on April 16. Similarly, CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda has urged Ki
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Senior CPN-Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai has said that the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) will respectfully bid farewell to the monarchy, reports Nepal News. "We want to respectfully remove monarchy," Bhattarai said on April 16. Similarly, CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda has urged King Gyanendra to vacate the Narayanhity palace on his own. He said, "The people have already given their mandate. He should vacate the palace. That will make the job easier for us. And that will be in the interest of the country, him and all of us."
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April - 18 
A senior Maoist leader, C. P. Gajurel, said that the term of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) will not be extended further, reports Himalayan Times. He stated, "We had extended the UNMIN’s term for six months. Now, there will be no extension," and added, "And now, since the peace process
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A senior Maoist leader, C. P. Gajurel, said that the term of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) will not be extended further, reports Himalayan Times. He stated, "We had extended the UNMIN’s term for six months. Now, there will be no extension," and added, "And now, since the peace process has taken a solid shape, we will integrate the Nepal Army and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to form a national army after making a new constitution. We don’t see any role of the UNMIN in our future process."
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April - 18 
The CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda has said that he is in favour of providing King Gyanendra a ‘graceful exit’ from the throne that the Shah dynasty has occupied for the last 240 years, according to Kantipuronline. He said, "The King should not be ousted from the throne in a humiliating manner." But
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The CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda has said that he is in favour of providing King Gyanendra a ‘graceful exit’ from the throne that the Shah dynasty has occupied for the last 240 years, according to Kantipuronline. He said, "The King should not be ousted from the throne in a humiliating manner." But he hinted that there would be no further action against the King if he obeyed the verdict of the people. "Even after he leaves the throne he should be allowed to continue with his business affairs or other activities, including engagement in politics in future if he so desires," Prachanda added. He also said that he was ready to meet the King in person to negotiate his exit. "If necessary, I am even ready to meet him," he said.
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April - 20 
At least 22 district committees of Nepali Congress (NC) have blamed the terror unleashed by the Young Communist League (YCL) for the party’s defeat in the CA polls. Sending their report to the party’s Central Working Committee, the district units claimed the party leaders’ prolonged distance from lo
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At least 22 district committees of Nepali Congress (NC) have blamed the terror unleashed by the Young Communist League (YCL) for the party’s defeat in the CA polls. Sending their report to the party’s Central Working Committee, the district units claimed the party leaders’ prolonged distance from locals because of the Maoist threat was equally responsible for the party’s defeat. The NC Chief Secretary Shobhakar Parajuli said, "Most of them have named YCL intimidation till election day as the major cause for the party’s defeat," adding, "They have claimed that party cadres could not stay in contact with people because of the Maoist attacks on Nepali Congress cadres during the insurgency and even after the Comprehensive Peace Accord was signed."
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April - 20 
CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda announced on April 19 that he will lead the new republican Government in the country, Kantipuronline reports. He said that, "I will present myself in front of you in a few days’ times as the head of the new republican Government," adding that, "I will also put forward a
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CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda announced on April 19 that he will lead the new republican Government in the country, Kantipuronline reports. He said that, "I will present myself in front of you in a few days’ times as the head of the new republican Government," adding that, "I will also put forward all the new programmes for the formation of a ‘New Nepal’ and the plans for a new constitution." He also declared that the country will be declared a federal republic by the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) as per the agreement forged among the Seven Party Alliance.
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April - 20 
King Gyanendra has no plans to seek exile in India following the victory of Maoists in the Constituent Assembly elections, the royal palace has said, dismissing reports that the monarch has sought asylum abroad, The Hindu reported. The reports, which appeared in national and international media sayi
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King Gyanendra has no plans to seek exile in India following the victory of Maoists in the Constituent Assembly elections, the royal palace has said, dismissing reports that the monarch has sought asylum abroad, The Hindu reported. The reports, which appeared in national and international media saying the King has sought refuge in India, were totally "false and fabricated", Narayanhiti Royal Palace said in a statement on April 20. The King has no immediate plan either to vacate the Narayanhiti Palace or to leave the country to take refuge in India, a palace official said. "It will be pre-mature to talk about the King leaving the palace and going to India in exile. Let the legal procedure take its course," the official added.
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April - 20 
Senior CPN-Maoist leader, Ram Bahadur Thapa a. k. a. ‘Badal’, has said that King Gyanendra will be dethroned, without giving him any rights, including cultural privileges that all Shah dynasty monarchs have been enjoying for so long. Badal said they would openly meet with the King and ask him to lea
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Senior CPN-Maoist leader, Ram Bahadur Thapa a. k. a. ‘Badal’, has said that King Gyanendra will be dethroned, without giving him any rights, including cultural privileges that all Shah dynasty monarchs have been enjoying for so long. Badal said they would openly meet with the King and ask him to leave Narayanhiti Palace right away. "This is the best alternative available. If the king fails to abide by the people’s mandate, there is a state mechanism. And there are the people if the state mechanism fails to act. The king will then have to incur a big loss at that point in time," he said.
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April - 21 
On April 21, the daily quoted the US Ambassador in Nepal Nancy J Powell as saying that the US is expected to remove CPN-Maoist from its terrorist Watch list with just a few ‘technicalities’ remaining for doing so.
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On April 21, the daily quoted the US Ambassador in Nepal Nancy J Powell as saying that the US is expected to remove CPN-Maoist from its terrorist Watch list with just a few ‘technicalities’ remaining for doing so.
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April - 21 
The CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda declared on April 21 that, "no residue of the monarchy would be held in reserve." He also said that there was no dilemma in removing the monarchy.
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The CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda declared on April 21 that, "no residue of the monarchy would be held in reserve." He also said that there was no dilemma in removing the monarchy.
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April - 22 
The US State Department's Deputy spokesman Tom Casey has said that there has been no change yet in the status of Maoists as a terrorist outfit despite their winning the election, according to a April 22 Nepal News report. "We have an organization being placed on the list of designated foreign terror
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The US State Department's Deputy spokesman Tom Casey has said that there has been no change yet in the status of Maoists as a terrorist outfit despite their winning the election, according to a April 22 Nepal News report. "We have an organization being placed on the list of designated foreign terrorists organizations. (It) has legal requirements that are placed on us. We have to honour those legal requirements and we'll certainly do so in the case of Nepal," he stated, and hinting of a possible review, said, "You have an organization that moves away from violence and terror and participates in a political process and engages in those kinds of legitimate activities, that would certainly, I think, give people an opportunity to at least look again at that situation and that organisation." "But at this point, you know there's no change in their status and we'll follow the law as appropriate," he added further.
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April - 24 
Maoist leaders held consultation with heads of UN agencies, ambassadors and representatives of donor agencies at the UN House in Pulchowk. The consultation focused on development, restoration of peace, army integration and drafting of a new constitution in alliance with other political parties. Afte
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Maoist leaders held consultation with heads of UN agencies, ambassadors and representatives of donor agencies at the UN House in Pulchowk. The consultation focused on development, restoration of peace, army integration and drafting of a new constitution in alliance with other political parties. After the consultation, Maoist chairman Prachanda said there was some confusion in the international community regarding the CPN-Maoist. "We were perceived as stubborn, which is not true. It’s time the international community changed its perception towards us. We expect this meeting to effect that change in the international community’s perception," he said, stressed, "We expressed our commitment to multi-party democracy, peace and rapid socio-economic change in the country." Responding to reporters’ queries, he said special committees will simultaneously effect the integration of the Nepali Army into the People’s Liberation Army and draft a new constitution. The Maoist chairman said they have positively evaluated the United Nations Mission in Nepal’s (UNMIN) role during the monitoring of arms and armies and the Constituent Assembly (CA) polls. Consultations will be held with other political parties on the issue of extension of the UNMIN’s mandate, the Maoist chairman said. He reiterated that the first meeting of the CA would abolish monarchy and declare Nepal a Federal Democratic Republic.
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April - 24 
The Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) Chairman Prachanda said on April 24 that he could not rule out the use of violence in future, reports The Himalayan Times. "Right now, I cannot renounce every kind of violence," Prachanda told journalists after meeting ambassadors and United Nations (
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The Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) Chairman Prachanda said on April 24 that he could not rule out the use of violence in future, reports The Himalayan Times. "Right now, I cannot renounce every kind of violence," Prachanda told journalists after meeting ambassadors and United Nations (UN) staff. "We want to lead this process to a logical conclusion and we want to create a model of peace. Through this we want to renounce reactionary violence," he added, without explaining what he meant by "reactionary violence". However, Maoist spokesman Krishna Bahadur Mahara contradicted Prachanda’s statement and said the ultra-leftists had permanently renounced violence when they signed up for a landmark 2006 peace deal. "We can’t think of engaging in violence again when we are coming to power through the ballot," Mahara said, adding, "Maybe the chairman (Prachanda) was trying to say something else but it came out in a wrong way."
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April - 27 
The Nepali Congress (NC) has accused the CPN-Maoist of giving continuity to "irresponsible and criminal" activities like violent attacks against NC supporters, murders, lootings and severing water supplies. The NC said Maoists have cut the water supply pipeline to 70 households in the Dhikure villag
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The Nepali Congress (NC) has accused the CPN-Maoist of giving continuity to "irresponsible and criminal" activities like violent attacks against NC supporters, murders, lootings and severing water supplies. The NC said Maoists have cut the water supply pipeline to 70 households in the Dhikure village of Tehrathum for not voting for the Maoists. "They (Maoists) have even erected their flags in the houses and said they have blacklisted NC activists for action with a view to terrorize them," NC chief Secretary Shovakhar Parajuli said in a statement. The NC also said that Birkha Fago, leader of the party's youth wing -Tarun Dal - in Chulachuli of Ilam, was stabbed to death by an unidentified group.
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April - 28 
The CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda has said that there is no alternative to leadership of the next Government since the people have already given the Maoists the mandate by making them the largest party, Nepal News reported. Speaking at its central committee meeting on April 28, Prachanda said that h
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The CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda has said that there is no alternative to leadership of the next Government since the people have already given the Maoists the mandate by making them the largest party, Nepal News reported. Speaking at its central committee meeting on April 28, Prachanda said that his party will lead the next Government but all decisions will be taken based on understanding. According to participants at the meeting, Prachanda said that while he is ready for talks on this issue, he is not ready to give up the leadership position in the next Government. He clarified that though they did not have majority, they had the mandate to lead the Government being the single largest party.
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April - 29 
The CPN-UML leaders have urged the party leadership to strongly raise the issue of ending violent activities, intimidation and state of terror unleashed by the Maoists, when the leaders sit for talks with other parties, said UML central leader Bhim Rawal. "We have emphasized on the principle of coop
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The CPN-UML leaders have urged the party leadership to strongly raise the issue of ending violent activities, intimidation and state of terror unleashed by the Maoists, when the leaders sit for talks with other parties, said UML central leader Bhim Rawal. "We have emphasized on the principle of cooperation and coordination. But, it is not possible unless other parties (Maoists) abide by past pacts and adopt democratic norms in practice," he said.
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April - 30 
US, which still regards the CPN-Maoist as a terrorist organisation, has indicated it would seek "legitimate reconciliation and reintegration politically" in Nepal after the Maoists’ election victory, according to The Himalayan Times. "In any terrorist organisation or any terrorist situation, if ther
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US, which still regards the CPN-Maoist as a terrorist organisation, has indicated it would seek "legitimate reconciliation and reintegration politically" in Nepal after the Maoists’ election victory, according to The Himalayan Times. "In any terrorist organisation or any terrorist situation, if there is a way for reconciliation legally and lawfully through the political system, obviously, we prefer that," said Dell L. Dailey, Coordinator of the Office for Counter-terrorism, while briefing reporters on the State Department’s annual terrorism report. The Country Report on Terrorism 2007 acknowledged that Nepal experienced no significant acts of international terrorism in 2007, but said "several incidents of domestic terrorism and politically-motivated violence occurred in urban areas and in the Terai." The report said, "Despite ending their 10-year insurgency and entering into the interim government, the Maoists continued to engage in violence, extortion, and abductions." The People’s Liberation Army ostensibly settled into UN-monitored cantonments but at times attempted to circumvent the disarmament and combatant verification process, the State Department said. Over a dozen extremist groups in pursuit of independence or autonomy and some criminal elements followed the Maoist lead of "negotiation" via armed struggle, the report said. The Maoists exacerbated bloodshed in the Terai in a scramble to regain influence it had lost in the region, the report alleged, but "the Government of Nepal largely ignored the conflict in the Tarai," it said.
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The US ambassador to Nepal, Nancy Powell, met with CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda at the latter's residence at Nayabazaar in Kathmandu on May 1, reports Kantipuronline. According to a Maoist source, Prachanda during the meeting said the US government should remove the Maoists from its terrorist list.
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The US ambassador to Nepal, Nancy Powell, met with CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda at the latter's residence at Nayabazaar in Kathmandu on May 1, reports Kantipuronline. According to a Maoist source, Prachanda during the meeting said the US government should remove the Maoists from its terrorist list. Powell assured Prachanda that her government would soon remove the Maoists from the terrorist list. "Powell said the act of removing the Maoists from the US terrorist list is delayed due to bureaucratic process," the source said. The US embassy in a press statement issued on May 2 said the meeting was held to discuss the result of the Constituent Assembly (CA) election. The statement added that Powell provided Prachanda an overview of current US government assistance to this country, designed to help create a more prosperous, democratic and stable Nepal. The envoy sought assurances from Maoist Chairman Prachanda that the new government would respect current donor agreements and ensure the safety of those implementing them. This is the first ever meeting of a US official with the Maoist leadership in Nepal.
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May - 3 
CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda has called for greater unity in the task of writing a constitution through the Constituent Assembly (CA), Nepal News reported. Speaking at a function in capital Kathmandu, Prachanda said the days ahead would present ‘positive challenge.’ He also said there could be vari
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CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda has called for greater unity in the task of writing a constitution through the Constituent Assembly (CA), Nepal News reported. Speaking at a function in capital Kathmandu, Prachanda said the days ahead would present ‘positive challenge.’ He also said there could be various obstructions from different quarters in the writing of new constitution.
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May - 5 
The CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda on May 5 directed the YCL cadres to strictly avoid intimidation and attacks against the activists of rival political parties, according to Kantipuronline. Addressing an YCL meeting at Balaju, Prachanda cautioned the YCL cadres that their activities could tarnish the
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The CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda on May 5 directed the YCL cadres to strictly avoid intimidation and attacks against the activists of rival political parties, according to Kantipuronline. Addressing an YCL meeting at Balaju, Prachanda cautioned the YCL cadres that their activities could tarnish the image of the entire party. During his subsequent meeting with the CPN-UML leadership, Prachanda sought their cooperation in the new Government, assuring them that the YCL cadres would improve their conduct.
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May - 6 
Prachanda has said that his party is engaged in "last minute preparations" for the formation of a new Government under its leadership and that the process of army integration would begin immediately after that. Prachanda gave this assurance during discussions with the divisional commanders of the PL
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Prachanda has said that his party is engaged in "last minute preparations" for the formation of a new Government under its leadership and that the process of army integration would begin immediately after that. Prachanda gave this assurance during discussions with the divisional commanders of the PLA, the party's military wing, in his residence at Nayabazaar in Kathmandu. "He (Prachanda) directed the Maoist People's Liberation Army to remain prepared to move ahead in a new style and manner," head of Maoist sixth division Pratik said quoting Prachanda.
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May - 6 
The Peace and Reconstruction Minister Ram Chandra Poudel has asked the Maoist leadership to clarify the future of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) before they lead the new Government, Nepal News reported. Talking to reporters at Damauli in Gulmi on May 6, Poudel, who is also the vice president of
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The Peace and Reconstruction Minister Ram Chandra Poudel has asked the Maoist leadership to clarify the future of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) before they lead the new Government, Nepal News reported. Talking to reporters at Damauli in Gulmi on May 6, Poudel, who is also the vice president of Nepali Congress (NC), said the Maoists should dissolve the military wing. Maoist leaders have reiterated their stand in favour of merging the PLA and Nepal Army (NA) while the NA, the NC and others have objected merging a politically indoctrinated force into the national army. Poudel also raised objection against the use of Maoists to take over the responsibility given to police. He further said that the CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda must be relieved from the post of supreme commander of the PLA if he would be leading the new Government.
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May - 6 
While charging that the behaviour of the Maoists and their youth wing - the Young Communist League (YCL) - hasn't changed, the UML central leaders have called for a nationwide protest, Kantipuronline reports. The UML Standing Committee member Jhalanath Khanal said, "We have to counter Maoists attack
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While charging that the behaviour of the Maoists and their youth wing - the Young Communist League (YCL) - hasn't changed, the UML central leaders have called for a nationwide protest, Kantipuronline reports. The UML Standing Committee member Jhalanath Khanal said, "We have to counter Maoists attacks, abductions and intimidation across the country. The YCL must be dissolved and their violent activities must end."
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May - 7 
A senior government official the United States (US) has said there is "no change" in the status of CPN-Maoists, who are listed in the US terror watch list. "I don't think there's any change. There's no change in their status," PTI quoted State Department spokesperson Sean McCormack as saying. He was
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A senior government official the United States (US) has said there is "no change" in the status of CPN-Maoists, who are listed in the US terror watch list. "I don't think there's any change. There's no change in their status," PTI quoted State Department spokesperson Sean McCormack as saying. He was commenting on the issue in the backdrop of a meeting last week between US ambassador to Nepal Nancy J Powell and Maoist Chairman Prachanda. McCormack added, "There's a particular listing. And I don't have in front of me what exactly what it is, but at this point there's no change." The US had listed the CPN-Maoist as a terrorist organisation in 2004.
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May - 7 
Amidst continuing debate over constitutional hindrances for formation of the government, Chief Justice (CJ) Kedar Prasad Giri has clarified that there won't be any constitutional hindrance to do so but called on the parties to go through a consensus. Speaking to the media in Kathmandu on May 7, Giri
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Amidst continuing debate over constitutional hindrances for formation of the government, Chief Justice (CJ) Kedar Prasad Giri has clarified that there won't be any constitutional hindrance to do so but called on the parties to go through a consensus. Speaking to the media in Kathmandu on May 7, Giri said, "I do not see any political impasse. The consensus will work." He opined that two-third majority must be sought for formation of the Government only when the parties failed to reach consensus. Further, on May 8, the CJ said that the current cabinet cannot nominate the 26 members of the CA. Talking to journalists at a gathering at Birendra International Convention Center organised to mark the Law Day, Giri said only the next Government to be formed as per the CA results should decide on this issue. However, chairman of the CA Court and Supreme Court judge Anup Raj Sharma said that the interim constitution does not restrict the appointment of 26 CA members by the current government as well as by the next government.
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May - 8 
The CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda warned of revolt if his party was barred from leading the new Government, Nepal News reports. He said the seven-party meeting scheduled for May 9 (today) would pave way for formation of a new Government claiming that people had given the Maoists a mandate to lead th
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The CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda warned of revolt if his party was barred from leading the new Government, Nepal News reports. He said the seven-party meeting scheduled for May 9 (today) would pave way for formation of a new Government claiming that people had given the Maoists a mandate to lead the new Government and draft a new constitution. Prachanda further said the people will sweep away all if anyone creates a hurdle on the day the Constituent Assembly (CA) declares Nepal a republic. The task has to be completed by May 28. "On that day, Nepali people will really become sovereign for the first time in history, and feudalism will come to an end once and for all," he said. He stressed on the need to begin a economic revolution with the completion of political revolution in the country.
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May - 8 
The Maoist leader and local development minister Dev Gurung has said that said that if their leading the next Government calls for amendment of the interim constitution then the party may even opt out of it. "We will not compromise on the matter of amending the interim constitution and there's no po
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The Maoist leader and local development minister Dev Gurung has said that said that if their leading the next Government calls for amendment of the interim constitution then the party may even opt out of it. "We will not compromise on the matter of amending the interim constitution and there's no point in it even because the CPN-Maoist has emerged as the largest party in the Constituent Assembly by winning biggest number of seats and no doubt the mandate is for it to lead the government," Gurung informed the media after inaugurating a bridge in the Lekhnath Municipality of Kaski district on May 8. Insisting that constitution amendment is not necessary, minister Gurung said that if Nepali Congress, UML and other major parties press for constitutional amendment (as a premise for the Maoists leading the government) then the party will let them lead the new Government without being part of it.
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May - 9 
Hari Bhakta Kandel 'Pratik', a central CPN-Maoist leader, who also heads the party's Bhojpura Sub-State Committee, said at the Reporters Club on May 9 that his party will not accept Girija Prasad Koirala as the first President of republican Nepal. "CPN-Maoist is not going accept Girija Prasad Koiral
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Hari Bhakta Kandel 'Pratik', a central CPN-Maoist leader, who also heads the party's Bhojpura Sub-State Committee, said at the Reporters Club on May 9 that his party will not accept Girija Prasad Koirala as the first President of republican Nepal. "CPN-Maoist is not going accept Girija Prasad Koirala as the president," he stated.
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May - 13 
The CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda said that he has sent a message to King Gyanendra, suggesting him to leave the Narayanhiti Palace by May 27, a day before the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) formally abolishes monarchy and declares the country a republic, according to Nepal News. Pra
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The CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda said that he has sent a message to King Gyanendra, suggesting him to leave the Narayanhiti Palace by May 27, a day before the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) formally abolishes monarchy and declares the country a republic, according to Nepal News. Prachanda also warned that the King could face a forceful eviction from the palace if he refused to quit voluntarily. "We have advised him to live like a commoner or else we will have to use force to kick him out," Prachanda told on May 13.
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May - 17 
The CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda on May 17 said there is a possibility of counter-revolution in the country because of growing differences among the parties, according to Daily News. "I'm saying this sincerely. There is a possibility of counter-revolution in the country," Prachanda said during a pi
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The CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda on May 17 said there is a possibility of counter-revolution in the country because of growing differences among the parties, according to Daily News. "I'm saying this sincerely. There is a possibility of counter-revolution in the country," Prachanda said during a picnic programme organised by Human Rights Concern Centre at Matatirtha in Kathmandu. Alluding to the recent reactions of the Nepali Congress and the Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leaders to the Maoist victory in the polls, Prachanda said the reluctance of "some parties" in accepting the people's mandate has given rise to the possibility of counter-revolution in the country. "Those who had not anticipated this kind of election result are finding it difficult to accept the mandate of the people," the Maoist chairman said, adding that huge masses should take to the streets across the country from May 27 to 29 as the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly on May 28 is set to abolish monarchy and declare the country a republic. He said reactionaries could try to stage a counter-revolution during this period.
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May - 17 
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nepal has expressed serious concern over the activities of the YCL and affirmed that these activities have violated the fundamental rights enshrined in the Interim Constitution, Comprehensive Peace Agreement and international humanitarian laws, reports
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nepal has expressed serious concern over the activities of the YCL and affirmed that these activities have violated the fundamental rights enshrined in the Interim Constitution, Comprehensive Peace Agreement and international humanitarian laws, reports Nepal News. The NHRC also urged the Government to independently and impartially probe crimes committed by the YCL and punish them on charges of criminal offence.
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May - 24 
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala formally asked the CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda to take the initiative to form the next Government, reported The Hindu. In a meeting of leaders of three major parties — Maoists, Nepali Congress and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) — he
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Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala formally asked the CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda to take the initiative to form the next Government, reported The Hindu. In a meeting of leaders of three major parties — Maoists, Nepali Congress and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) — held at the Prime Minister’s official residence, Koirala said that Prachanda, as the leader of the largest party in the Constituent Assembly, should build a consensus among the major parties. According to Peace and Reconstruction Minister Ram Chandra Poudel, Prachanda said he would come back to the parties on May 25 (today)-morning with his party’s proposal.
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May - 24 
The central secretariat meeting of the CPN-Maoist rejected the call by other parties to elect a ceremonial President and to amend the interim constitution to allow removing a Prime Minister by a simple majority as against the current provision of two-thirds majority. Talking to journalists, after th
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The central secretariat meeting of the CPN-Maoist rejected the call by other parties to elect a ceremonial President and to amend the interim constitution to allow removing a Prime Minister by a simple majority as against the current provision of two-thirds majority. Talking to journalists, after the meeting, Maoist leader C.P. Gajurel said: “Most of the leaders in our parties felt that both the power sharing at the top and constitution amendment were not necessary.”
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May - 28 
Senior Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai has said that his party claims both positions of the President as well as the Prime Minister, reports Nepal News. Bhattarai told that being the largest party; the Maoists deserve both the positions. He added that in the transitional phase both positions should
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Senior Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai has said that his party claims both positions of the President as well as the Prime Minister, reports Nepal News. Bhattarai told that being the largest party; the Maoists deserve both the positions. He added that in the transitional phase both positions should go to one party to avoid creation of parallel power centres.
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May - 28 
The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) on May 28 declared the country a Federal Democratic Republic, Kantipuronline reports. Nepal became a Federal Democratic Republic after the CA overwhelmingly voted for abolition of the monarchy in the country. The chairman of the meeting, Kul Bahadur
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The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) on May 28 declared the country a Federal Democratic Republic, Kantipuronline reports. Nepal became a Federal Democratic Republic after the CA overwhelmingly voted for abolition of the monarchy in the country. The chairman of the meeting, Kul Bahadur Gurung, announced, “I declare that the proposal tabled by the government for implementation of a republic has been passed as 560 members out of 564 present today voted in favour of the proposal and 4 against.” Only the royalist Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal members voted against the proposal. The CA also instructed the Government to make sure that King Gyanendra Shah and his family leave the Narayanhiti Royal Palace within the next 15 days. Earlier in the day, a meeting of the major political parties agreed to have a ceremonial President as the Head of the State and an executive Prime Minister as the Head of the Government.
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May - 30 
CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda reiterated on May 30 that the posts of President and the Prime Minister cannot be given to the defeated parties. He said, "We are not ready to offer head of state and other key posts to those who were defeated in the elections. If those overthrown by the people still cl
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CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda reiterated on May 30 that the posts of President and the Prime Minister cannot be given to the defeated parties. He said, "We are not ready to offer head of state and other key posts to those who were defeated in the elections. If those overthrown by the people still claim them, we will not accept it." He said that handing the two posts to the Nepali Congress or the Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist Leninist would be an insult to the people and their mandate garnered through the Constituent Assembly polls.
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June - 1 
The Himalayan Times reports that the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) suspects most of the persons disappeared by the State and the non-State sides have already been killed. NHRC spokesperson Gauri Pradhan, after studying the complaints that the commission had received, said the human rights
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The Himalayan Times reports that the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) suspects most of the persons disappeared by the State and the non-State sides have already been killed. NHRC spokesperson Gauri Pradhan, after studying the complaints that the commission had received, said the human rights body came to know that most of the disappeared persons have already been killed. "Investigations have revealed that both the state and the non-state sides had detained people without following the minimum standard of the rule of law and had killed them saying that they died during encounters," he added. Out of 2240 people disappeared by the State, the status of 1,427 people has already been made public while the whereabouts of 671 are still unknown. Similarly, of the 1,059 people disappeared by the CPN-Maoist, 739 were made public, 21 were killed and the whereabouts of 299 people are still unknown, according to NHRC.
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June - 11 
Former King Gyanendra Shah left the Narayanhiti Palace on June 11 after addressing the Nepali people at a press conference at the Palace, reports Himalayan Times. In his press conference, the former King denied all allegations levelled against him and his family during the last seven years and highl
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Former King Gyanendra Shah left the Narayanhiti Palace on June 11 after addressing the Nepali people at a press conference at the Palace, reports Himalayan Times. In his press conference, the former King denied all allegations levelled against him and his family during the last seven years and highlighted the contributions of the Shah dynasty. He said his efforts “to ensure the peace and prosperity in the country” were not successful over time and he had accepted that failure earlier too. The former King also said he did not have any moveable and immovable property in foreign countries and he had conserved the ancestral property in an institutional manner. He said that he respects the decision of the Constituent Assembly (CA) and would cooperate in every way towards the successful implementation of that decision and added that, “I have not thought of leaving the country.”
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June - 11 
The Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) stated on June 11 that a “process and a modality” must be developed for the adjustment and rehabilitation of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) combatants before the formation of a new government. A bilate
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The Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) stated on June 11 that a “process and a modality” must be developed for the adjustment and rehabilitation of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) combatants before the formation of a new government. A bilateral meeting between the NC and the CPN-UML reached an understanding that a definite process, modality and timetable should be developed to adjust and rehabilitate over 19,000 Maoist combatants before the government formation. NC vice-president Ram Chandra Poudel said that, “We realised that the parties need to work out the details of the process and modality to adjust and rehabilitate the combatants.”
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June - 12 
All the five Maoist ministers in the cabinet - Krishna Bahadur Mahara, Dev Gurung, Hishila Yami, Matrika Prasad Yadav and Pampha Bhusal - and two other state ministers submitted their resignations from the government to the party chairman Prachanda on June 12, Himalayan Times reports. Minister for F
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All the five Maoist ministers in the cabinet - Krishna Bahadur Mahara, Dev Gurung, Hishila Yami, Matrika Prasad Yadav and Pampha Bhusal - and two other state ministers submitted their resignations from the government to the party chairman Prachanda on June 12, Himalayan Times reports. Minister for Forest and Soil Conservation, Matrika Prasad Yadav, said that, "We waited until today in the hope that a consensus would emerge. But since the parties failed to give an outlet to present problems, we decided not to delay quitting the cabinet." Similarly, Pampha Bhusal, Minister for Women, Children and Social Welfare said that, "We have submitted our resignations en masse to the chairman to pave the way for the formation of a republican government, and the chairman, on our behalf, will forward the resignations to the Prime Minister."
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June - 13 
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has informed that process to form the new government would begin in the next three days. Koirala also informed that parties are approaching consensus on the formation of government to end the current deadlock.
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Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has informed that process to form the new government would begin in the next three days. Koirala also informed that parties are approaching consensus on the formation of government to end the current deadlock.
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June - 26 
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala announced his resignation at the meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) on June 26 clearing the decks for the formation of new Government, Nepal News reported. "Even though I am gone, I hope the politics of understanding and unity will continue," Prime Minister
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Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala announced his resignation at the meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) on June 26 clearing the decks for the formation of new Government, Nepal News reported. "Even though I am gone, I hope the politics of understanding and unity will continue," Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala said, addressing the CA. His resignation, however, will have to be officially submitted to the President, who is yet to be elected.
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June - 30 
The CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda blamed the Terai-based parties of delaying the formation of a new Government by obstructing the Constituent Assembly (CA) proceedings, according to Nepal News. "The [announcement of] resignation by Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala immediately paved way for the f
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The CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda blamed the Terai-based parties of delaying the formation of a new Government by obstructing the Constituent Assembly (CA) proceedings, according to Nepal News. "The [announcement of] resignation by Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala immediately paved way for the formation of a new government, however the process has again been delayed by the obstruction created by the Tarai-based parties," Prachanda said speaking to a group of South Korean journalists that reached his residence at Nayabazaar to interview him on June 30-morning. In a question about the army-integration, he said that there are plans to cut down the size of both the Maoist People's Liberation Army and Nepal Army which he referred to as a national army. "There is no need to have more than 50,000 soldiers in the national army," he added, and suggested that those who are laid off can be put into development works.
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July - 3 
Senior Nepali Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba has blamed Maoists for failing to understand their new political responsibility even as they are poised to lead a new government, according to Kantipuronline. Addressing the 23rd meeting of Socialist International, a forum of more than 160 political p
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Senior Nepali Congress leader Sher Bahadur Deuba has blamed Maoists for failing to understand their new political responsibility even as they are poised to lead a new government, according to Kantipuronline. Addressing the 23rd meeting of Socialist International, a forum of more than 160 political parties from 120 countries, Deuba said Maoists are yet to shed off the characteristics of an insurgent movement. "Their behavior still rouses fear in the minds of many," he said, adding, "Their cadres are yet to realize that every citizen - despite political orientation - must enjoy unfettered human rights, liberty and freedom." Deuba also informed the meeting about the progress made so far toward establishing lasting peace in Nepal through dialogue with Maoists, the recently concluded Constituent Assembly election and the future road of Nepal. He said there are still challenges ahead for Nepal to ensure a functioning democracy. "There are other political questions to respond to - including laying the foundations and modalities for establishing a functional federal state," he said, and added, "The law and order situation in the southern part of Nepal still poses a problem as a few militant groups are still operating in these areas. We also have to find answers as how to live in harmony despite our diversity."
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July - 4 
Student unions affiliated to the CPN-Maoist, the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML and other fringe parties have concluded that the demand for "One Madhesh Province" raised by the Terai-based parties is illegitimate and that it will prove to be counter-productive for the Madhesi people themselves. A meeti
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Student unions affiliated to the CPN-Maoist, the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML and other fringe parties have concluded that the demand for "One Madhesh Province" raised by the Terai-based parties is illegitimate and that it will prove to be counter-productive for the Madhesi people themselves. A meeting of eight students' union held in the Kathmandu called on the government to address the demands raised by Terai-based parties through the new constitution, but advised against explicitly stating "Madhesh as autonomous region" in the interim constitution. They were of the firm opinion that this demand can't be accepted under any circumstances. "Since it has already been said that the issue of state restructuring would be tackled by the Constituent Assembly, the demand of the Terai-based parties for inclusion of the phrase 'Madhesh as autonomous region' and 'group entry' of Madhesis in the draft of the supplementary constitution amendment bill is not legitimate," said Pradip Poudel, president of Nepal Students' Union.
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July - 5 
Ex- Gorkha soldiers have warned of countrywide protests against the CPN-Maoist announcement of closing down the Gorkha Recruitment Centres, reports Kantipuronline. Saying that over 250000 families would be directly affected if such centres were closed without making arrangements for alternative empl
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Ex- Gorkha soldiers have warned of countrywide protests against the CPN-Maoist announcement of closing down the Gorkha Recruitment Centres, reports Kantipuronline. Saying that over 250000 families would be directly affected if such centres were closed without making arrangements for alternative employment, they called upon the Maoist leadership to take back their suicidal decision. "This is a suicidal decision of the Maoist party," said Gopalman Gurung, former mayor of Lekhnath Municipality while speaking at a function organised by Nepal-India Friendship Association in Pokhara on July 5. He warned that the former Gorkhas won't also remain quiet if the Maoists go ahead with their decision after forming the government under their leadership and said over 50,000 former Gorkha soldiers will take to the streets if the centres are indeed closed. "The Maoists will then have to pay a very heavy price," he threatened.
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July - 5 
The parliamentary party meeting of the CPN-Maoist held on July 5 decided that all issues including the ones about a Madhes state, power-sharing and electing the President will be taken to the Constituent Assembly (CA) for final decisions if the parties fail to reach consensus. "Our parliamentary par
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The parliamentary party meeting of the CPN-Maoist held on July 5 decided that all issues including the ones about a Madhes state, power-sharing and electing the President will be taken to the Constituent Assembly (CA) for final decisions if the parties fail to reach consensus. "Our parliamentary party meeting came up with a conclusion that the contentious issues be decided by voting and other democratic means in the CA so as to end the ongoing political stalemate," said Maoist CA member Barsha Man Pun. "
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July - 7 
Issuing a press statement in Kathmandu, the CPN-UML denounced the murder of Bista and said, "The violent atrocities of Maoists, which are poised to form the government now, are yet to end and this will surely bring a crisis in the politics of consensus." However, the Maoists claimed that the two acc
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Issuing a press statement in Kathmandu, the CPN-UML denounced the murder of Bista and said, "The violent atrocities of Maoists, which are poised to form the government now, are yet to end and this will surely bring a crisis in the politics of consensus." However, the Maoists claimed that the two accused are not their cadres.
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July - 7 
The indigenous Rajbanshi community has called for the establishment of Kochila Pradesh in the Terai parts of eastern Nepal districts where they form the majority, according to Nepal News. They have announced a series of protest programmes demanding the creation of a Kochila Pradesh with full autonom
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The indigenous Rajbanshi community has called for the establishment of Kochila Pradesh in the Terai parts of eastern Nepal districts where they form the majority, according to Nepal News. They have announced a series of protest programmes demanding the creation of a Kochila Pradesh with full autonomy. Activists of the Rajbanshi community said the demands for 'One Madhesh province' and 'Limbuwan Province' is entirely unacceptable to them as both don't recognise the autonomous Kochila Pradesh. Rajbanshi intellectuals said their demand for a separate autonomous province is valid and that historical evidences show that the south-eastern parts of Nepal which include Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari were part of the separate Koch Pradesh.
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July - 8 
Talking to reporters after a meeting of the seven parties in Singha Durbar, the CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda said the parties had achieved a major breakthrough by reaching a consensus on the Madhesi parties' demands and that this development had paved the way for formation of a new Government, repo
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Talking to reporters after a meeting of the seven parties in Singha Durbar, the CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda said the parties had achieved a major breakthrough by reaching a consensus on the Madhesi parties' demands and that this development had paved the way for formation of a new Government, reports Nepal News. "New Government will be in place within a week," he said. Asked whether there was any change regarding his proposed premiership, the Maoist leader said, "It's not an issue whether I lead the Government or not." He further said the Nepali Congress should also join the Government as no political party should be in the opposition in the Constituent Assembly whose main task is to write a constitution.
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July - 8 
The Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal said it wanted the CPN-Maoist to form the new Government at the earliest, according to The Himalayan Times. "We believe that the Maoists should lead the new Government and we fully support that. They should be allowed to form a new Government without any conditio
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The Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal said it wanted the CPN-Maoist to form the new Government at the earliest, according to The Himalayan Times. "We believe that the Maoists should lead the new Government and we fully support that. They should be allowed to form a new Government without any condition," the party’s chairman Kamal Thapa said.
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July - 9 
According to Kantipuronline, the CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda on July 9 claimed that foreign power centres are weaving conspiracies to fulfil their strategic interests by dividing the political parties into various factions.
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According to Kantipuronline, the CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda on July 9 claimed that foreign power centres are weaving conspiracies to fulfil their strategic interests by dividing the political parties into various factions.
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July - 9 
Kishore Kumar Biswas, who recently quit the Gupta-led MadheshiJanadhikar Forum (MJF) to join the movement of indigenous people, particularly the Tharus, is reported to have said that part of Terai from Morang to Kanchanpur should be named as Tharuhat Province and suggested dividing Terai into not mo
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Kishore Kumar Biswas, who recently quit the Gupta-led MadheshiJanadhikar Forum (MJF) to join the movement of indigenous people, particularly the Tharus, is reported to have said that part of Terai from Morang to Kanchanpur should be named as Tharuhat Province and suggested dividing Terai into not more than three provinces, The Himalayan Times reported. "Jhapa could be named Kochila province and the area from Morang to Kanchanpur can be named Tharuhat. There could even be two Tharuhat provinces," Biswas said.
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July - 9 
Minister for Finance Ram Sharan Mahat urged the Tarun Dal, youth wing of the Nepali Congress, to fight back Maoists if they play with the freedom of others, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at a regional meet organised by the Nepal Tarun Dal Central Committee on July 9, he said, "Collection of
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Minister for Finance Ram Sharan Mahat urged the Tarun Dal, youth wing of the Nepali Congress, to fight back Maoists if they play with the freedom of others, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at a regional meet organised by the Nepal Tarun Dal Central Committee on July 9, he said, "Collection of donation forcibly and imposing ideology on others were the products of feudalism," and alleged that the Young Communist League (YCL) was extorting businessmen. He added, "The party which will be in government shortly cannot indulge in extortion and violence." Stating that the seized property should be returned he said the Maoists were yet to embrace the democratic ideals and asserted that ‘New Nepal’ cannot be realised if the Maoists didn't change their ways.
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July - 9 
The Hindu reports that the CA meeting resumed on July 9 after two weeks of obstruction, and the Constitution Amendment Bill was tabled. Speaking for the first time at a CA meeting, Prachanda said the Bill satisfies the demand of the Madhesh-based parties. "Though they are not fully satisfied, there
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The Hindu reports that the CA meeting resumed on July 9 after two weeks of obstruction, and the Constitution Amendment Bill was tabled. Speaking for the first time at a CA meeting, Prachanda said the Bill satisfies the demand of the Madhesh-based parties. "Though they are not fully satisfied, there is enough room for discussion in the CA," he said. Meanwhile, the MJF chairman Upendra Yadav warned of a third Madhesh Revolution if the Government did not implement the new Bill. As per the amendment, there would be an autonomous province in the Terai region.
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July - 9 
The Youth Force of Democratic National Youth Federation (DNYF) said they would intensify their agitation if the Maoists do not accept their mistake and help an independent investigation into the murder of a DNYF member Dev Singh Bista at Baitadi. "If the Maoists do not hand over the culprits to the
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The Youth Force of Democratic National Youth Federation (DNYF) said they would intensify their agitation if the Maoists do not accept their mistake and help an independent investigation into the murder of a DNYF member Dev Singh Bista at Baitadi. "If the Maoists do not hand over the culprits to the police we will intensify our agitation to seek their arrest," said Garima Shah, vice-president of the CPN-UML’s youth organisation while addressing the meeting held at Bhotahity following a protest rally.
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July - 10 
According to The Himalayan Times, the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) has closed its regional offices in the mid- and far-western regions from July 10. UNMIN chief Ian Martin, upon arrival in Dhangadhi, announced the closure of the offices in Dhangadhi and Nepalgunj. On the occasion, Martin
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According to The Himalayan Times, the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) has closed its regional offices in the mid- and far-western regions from July 10. UNMIN chief Ian Martin, upon arrival in Dhangadhi, announced the closure of the offices in Dhangadhi and Nepalgunj. On the occasion, Martin said the UNMIN had reduced its size and it would now monitor the Maoist armies and arms. UNMIN had nearly 170 employees in its Nepalgunj office and 100 in Dhangadhi. The offices were set up some 16 months ago. Before coming to Dhangadhi, Martin had removed the UN flag from the UNMIN office in Nepalgunj.
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July - 10 
Chairman of the Rastriya Janashakti Party, Surya Bahadur Thapa, has said that serious political discussion is needed on the federal structure. Talking to Nepal News on July 10, former Thapa said that major parties "cannot decide the federal structure without discussing it with other parties represen
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Chairman of the Rastriya Janashakti Party, Surya Bahadur Thapa, has said that serious political discussion is needed on the federal structure. Talking to Nepal News on July 10, former Thapa said that major parties "cannot decide the federal structure without discussing it with other parties represented in the Constituent Assembly (CA) and other concerned groups". "Only the CA only can decide the federal structure", he added, warning that federal structure determined without studying the geographical, economic and cultural aspect could even lead to disintegration of the country.
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July - 10 
The newly formed Tharuhat United Struggle Committee (TUSC) released a press statement saying it would continue to struggle to get ‘Madhes’ removed from the constitution and get the region from Morang to Kanchanpur districts declared an autonomous Tharuhat province. The TUSC has called a general stri
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The newly formed Tharuhat United Struggle Committee (TUSC) released a press statement saying it would continue to struggle to get ‘Madhes’ removed from the constitution and get the region from Morang to Kanchanpur districts declared an autonomous Tharuhat province. The TUSC has called a general strike on July 10 (today) across Madhes to draw the attention of all the stakeholders towards their causes. The organisers claimed that all the 13 organisations standing for the welfare of the Tharu community had supported their cause and protest programmes.
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July - 11 
The CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda floated a new proposal to keep the power-balance in the ministerial council without stressing on the positions of the president and Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman in the soon-to-be formed Government as part of an attempt to garner support of the Nepali Congress
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The CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda floated a new proposal to keep the power-balance in the ministerial council without stressing on the positions of the president and Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman in the soon-to-be formed Government as part of an attempt to garner support of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), reportsKantipuronline. Speaking at a programme at the Reporters Club in Kathmandu on July 11, Prachanda asked both the NC and UML, the second and third largest parties in the CA, not to take up the issues of the presidential and CA chairman positions as power-sharing.
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July - 13 
Maoist leader and local development minister Dev Gurung has said that ethnicity-based federalism is the appropriate way to solve the problems facing the country. Stating that the zonal administrative structure introduced by late King Mahindra was against the aspirations of different communities, Gur
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Maoist leader and local development minister Dev Gurung has said that ethnicity-based federalism is the appropriate way to solve the problems facing the country. Stating that the zonal administrative structure introduced by late King Mahindra was against the aspirations of different communities, Gurung said a federal structure based on geography will simply not work.
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July - 13 
Member of the CA and CPN-Maoist leader Agni Prasad Sapkota claimed that the party in Government has the right to nominate the President and the CA chairman, The Himalayan Times reported. A new Government will be formed in a week and the CPN-Maoist is ready to form a one-party government if need be,
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Member of the CA and CPN-Maoist leader Agni Prasad Sapkota claimed that the party in Government has the right to nominate the President and the CA chairman, The Himalayan Times reported. A new Government will be formed in a week and the CPN-Maoist is ready to form a one-party government if need be, he said. He also said that his party was ready to hand over the responsibility of forming a government to any other party if it comes with the necessary strength.
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July - 13 
Nepal News reports that the central secretariat of the CPN-Maoist decided to seek political consensus on allocation of powerful positions, including the President, Vice-President and the chair of the CA. "We have decided to allocate the posts in a manner that will satisfy all," said Maoist chairman
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Nepal News reports that the central secretariat of the CPN-Maoist decided to seek political consensus on allocation of powerful positions, including the President, Vice-President and the chair of the CA. "We have decided to allocate the posts in a manner that will satisfy all," said Maoist chairman Prachanda.
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July - 13 
The Chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party – Nepal, Kamal Thapa, who was Home Minister during the direct rule of then King Gyanendra, has expressed hope of monarchy's revival in Nepal. He said in Biratnagar on July 13 that his party would continue to campaign for revival of monarchy in Nepal for
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The Chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party – Nepal, Kamal Thapa, who was Home Minister during the direct rule of then King Gyanendra, has expressed hope of monarchy's revival in Nepal. He said in Biratnagar on July 13 that his party would continue to campaign for revival of monarchy in Nepal for the country's sovereignty and strengthening of democracy.
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July - 13 
The Nepal Workers' and Peasants Party leader Sunil Prajapati has said that the existing 14 zones can be turned into provinces. He opined that this model would be helpful in balancing the demands of different parties and ethnic groups.
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The Nepal Workers' and Peasants Party leader Sunil Prajapati has said that the existing 14 zones can be turned into provinces. He opined that this model would be helpful in balancing the demands of different parties and ethnic groups.
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July - 15 
The United Nations Secretary-General Ban-Ki Moon has asked his special representative to Nepal, Ian Martin, to seek clarification from the Government about the scope of support it would like to receive from the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) before he can submit his recommendation to the UN
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The United Nations Secretary-General Ban-Ki Moon has asked his special representative to Nepal, Ian Martin, to seek clarification from the Government about the scope of support it would like to receive from the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) before he can submit his recommendation to the UN Security Council to extend the UNMIN's term, The Himalayan Times reported. The Secretary General's report to the Security Council on the request of Nepal for UN assistance was made available on July 15. Moon has stated that the UNMIN will continue to assist in the management of arms and army personnel in accordance with the June 25 Agreement of the Seven-Party Alliance, but that the current monitoring arrangements should not be necessary for a substantial further period.
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July - 18 
Peace and Reconstruction Minister Ram Chandra Poudel has said the People Liberation Army (PLA) of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) cannot be integrated into any national security organs, Nepal News reports. Speaking at a programme in the capital on July 18, Poudel, who is also the vi
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Peace and Reconstruction Minister Ram Chandra Poudel has said the People Liberation Army (PLA) of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) cannot be integrated into any national security organs, Nepal News reports. Speaking at a programme in the capital on July 18, Poudel, who is also the vice president of the Nepali Congress (NC), opined that integration of the PLA combatants into security agencies would complicate the overall security situation. He said even the Maoists might not be safe in the future if the politically indoctrinated PLA men were merged with any of the national security units. "The PLA men should be adjusted in others areas," he added, but didn't elaborate what he meant by other areas. Stressing the need for political consensus in the present transitional period, the NC leader said the Maoists were going against the tradition of consensus. "Maoists have failed to implement the past agreements and it's hard to believe they will in future," he added, urging the Maoists to return the properties seized during the insurgency. They, according to Poudel, are trying to centralise power whereas the need in the current transitional period is of balance of power.
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July - 18 
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has extended the term of its downsized political mission to Nepal, United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), for six months following a request by the Nepal Government. "Nepal's request for a six-month extension of a scaled down United Nations special politi
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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has extended the term of its downsized political mission to Nepal, United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), for six months following a request by the Nepal Government. "Nepal's request for a six-month extension of a scaled down United Nations special political mission in the country, focused mainly on monitoring the management of arms and armed personnel of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) and the Nepal Army, received the support of Security Council members this morning," a statement issued by UNSC on July 18 said.
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July - 21 
Maoist leaders have said they will not join the next Government as their presidential candidate Ram Raja Prasad Singh has lost the election.
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Maoist leaders have said they will not join the next Government as their presidential candidate Ram Raja Prasad Singh has lost the election.
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July - 21 
The acting chair of the CA, Gurung, said in a statement on July 21 that the CA will elect its Chairman and Vice Chairman on July 23.
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The acting chair of the CA, Gurung, said in a statement on July 21 that the CA will elect its Chairman and Vice Chairman on July 23.
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July - 22 
Informing that the his party would sit on the opposition benches in the aftermath of their loss in the Presidential poll, the CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda while addressing a press conference in Singha Durbar on July 22 said his party was committed to peace process but there was a danger of the peac
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Informing that the his party would sit on the opposition benches in the aftermath of their loss in the Presidential poll, the CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda while addressing a press conference in Singha Durbar on July 22 said his party was committed to peace process but there was a danger of the peace process collapsing in case the Maoist army in cantonments were not paid their salaries, according to The Himalayan Times. "The government has stopped providing allowances to the PLA. Our fighters are facing untold miseries and if that continued, it will exhaust our patience," Prachanda warned and added that there was a danger of counter-revolution. He, however, said his party’s decision not to form a Government could change in case such need arose and there was ethical ground for it. Suspecting a foreign hand in the newly forged alliance of the Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and Madheshi Janadhikar Forum, Prachanda alleged that foreign powers were trying to create instability in Nepal so that they can make the country a ‘play ground.’
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July - 22 
Parliamentary party leader of the Madhesi People's Rights Forum (MPRF), Bijaya Kumar Gachchhadar, said "The CPN (Maoist) has the first claim to lead the new government but if the Maoists do not form the government, MPRF should be allowed to do so."
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Parliamentary party leader of the Madhesi People's Rights Forum (MPRF), Bijaya Kumar Gachchhadar, said "The CPN (Maoist) has the first claim to lead the new government but if the Maoists do not form the government, MPRF should be allowed to do so."
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July - 23 
The Himalayan Times reports that the CPN-UML general secretary Jhala Nath Khanal on July 23 said the Maoists should come forward to lead a new Government, as they are the single largest party in the CA. "The Maoists cannot stay out of the Government, as they are the largest party in the Constituent
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The Himalayan Times reports that the CPN-UML general secretary Jhala Nath Khanal on July 23 said the Maoists should come forward to lead a new Government, as they are the single largest party in the CA. "The Maoists cannot stay out of the Government, as they are the largest party in the Constituent Assembly. People have given mandate to the Maoists to lead the Government," he said. He said his party was still ready to join the Government with the Maoists if the latter came up with an agreeable proposal on power-sharing. Khanal demanded dissolution of the Young Communist League (YCL), which he said was involved in attacking CPN-UML cadres and leaders. He said he has directed CPN-UML-affiliated Youth Force to retaliate against the YCL excesses.
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July - 23 
The United Nations Security Council on July 23 unanimously endorsed plans for a gradual drawdown of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) as it extended its mandate for six months. The 15-member body adopted resolution 1825 that renewed the mandate of UNMIN until January 23, 2009, taking into
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The United Nations Security Council on July 23 unanimously endorsed plans for a gradual drawdown of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) as it extended its mandate for six months. The 15-member body adopted resolution 1825 that renewed the mandate of UNMIN until January 23, 2009, taking into account "the ongoing work on the monitoring and the management of arms and armed personnel in line with the June 25 agreement among the political parties." It also backed UN chief Ban Ki-moon's view that the current monitoring arrangements "should not be necessary for a substantial further period and expects to see them concluded within the period of this mandate." The resolution endorsed Ban's recommendation for a "gradual, drawdown and withdrawal of UNMIN staff, including arms monitors." The UN has said the parties need to consider the long-term future of the 19,000 former rebel fighters, as well as Nepal's army. The UN was invited to assist in Nepal's peace process when a deal was signed between Maoist insurgents and mainstream parties in 2006 to end a decade-long civil war.
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July - 24 
Senior CPN-UML leader K.P Sharma Oli has said the alliance of NC, CPN-UML and MJF will remain intact, and hinted that the CPN-UML was going to stake its claim for Government's leadership if the three-party combine moved on to form the new Government, reports Nepal News. "The three-party alliance wil
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Senior CPN-UML leader K.P Sharma Oli has said the alliance of NC, CPN-UML and MJF will remain intact, and hinted that the CPN-UML was going to stake its claim for Government's leadership if the three-party combine moved on to form the new Government, reports Nepal News. "The three-party alliance will not break at any cost. All 25 parties should come together to write the new constitution. Our party is ready to take Government's leadership and is capable of doing so. Our general secretary should be made Prime Minister," Oli said. He also said that his party was ready to share some important portfolios with the Maoists if the latter agreed to join the Government under the CPN-UML. However, three is no possibility of an exclusive alliance between the CPN-UML and the Maoists, he declared.
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July - 24 
The CPN-Maoist on July 24 set three preconditions for it to lead the next Government, reports Kantipuronline. "Firstly, the so-called alliance of the three parties—NC, UML and MPRF—should not exist anymore, secondly, a common minimum programme should be prepared in which the topic of the Maoists’ co
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The CPN-Maoist on July 24 set three preconditions for it to lead the next Government, reports Kantipuronline. "Firstly, the so-called alliance of the three parties—NC, UML and MPRF—should not exist anymore, secondly, a common minimum programme should be prepared in which the topic of the Maoists’ commitment paper should be highlighted and lastly a political understanding should be made in that the parties will not play a game of forming and dissolving Government," the Maoist Chairman Prachanda said. He, however, said that they will remain as the opposition party if the alliance continues as proposed by the Nepali Congress (NC) leaders. Earlier, all the parties other than the NC floated the proposal that the Maoists should lead the soon-to-be formed Government, during a meeting of the 24 parties representing the Constituent Assembly. The parties opined that the new Government should be formed on the basis of consensus and also decided to reach a conclusion at the earliest after discussing the preconditions set forth by the Maoists.
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July - 25 
A senior leader of the Terai Madhesh Democratic Party, Hridayesh Tripathi, has said that the first basis to be considered while determining the federal structure of Nepal should be geography. In an interview with Nepal News, he said cultural and ethnic factors should also be considered after the geo
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A senior leader of the Terai Madhesh Democratic Party, Hridayesh Tripathi, has said that the first basis to be considered while determining the federal structure of Nepal should be geography. In an interview with Nepal News, he said cultural and ethnic factors should also be considered after the geographical area is fixed for a federal unit. He said that there should be a consensus on the geographical division of a single Madhesh province first after which political division of different provinces can be considered. However, he reiterated his party's intention that they wanted a single Madhesh both geographically and politically.
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The Tharu Kalyankarini Sabha has announced fresh protest programmes against the ‘Madhes-isation’ of the whole Terai districts. In a statement issued on July 25, the group said the Constituent Assembly (CA) building – International Convention Center - would be picketed on July 26 (today), after a ral
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The Tharu Kalyankarini Sabha has announced fresh protest programmes against the ‘Madhes-isation’ of the whole Terai districts. In a statement issued on July 25, the group said the Constituent Assembly (CA) building – International Convention Center - would be picketed on July 26 (today), after a rally. Tharu groups have been protesting since last few weeks against the one Madhesh province idea as demanded by some political parties based in Terai.
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July - 26 
The CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda has warned that his party would launch nationwide agitation if Girija Prasad Koirala becomes the Prime Minister (PM), again, according to Nepal News. Speaking at a programme organised by Muslim Mukti Morcha in the capital Kathmandu on July 26, Prachanda claimed ‘for
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The CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda has warned that his party would launch nationwide agitation if Girija Prasad Koirala becomes the Prime Minister (PM), again, according to Nepal News. Speaking at a programme organised by Muslim Mukti Morcha in the capital Kathmandu on July 26, Prachanda claimed ‘foreign forces’ were plotting to make Koirala PM again. “Domestic and foreign forces are conspiring to make Koirala prime minister. If that happens, that will be against the people’s mandate. We will bring people in the streets against such move,” said Prachanda, without elaborating who he meant by such forces. He added that his party can easily topple what he called ‘petty Kings’ in reference to Koirala. Prachanda also ruled out any possibility of Maoists returning to jungle. “Petty Kings are making every effort to block Maoists from climbing to power. If this effort continues we will push the petty Kings into the jungle instead,” he said.
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July - 28 
According to reports, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) personnel in the sixth division at Dasharathpur in Surkhet have been devoid of their salaries for 11 months. "As the Government has not released funds, we are managing livelihood by taking loan," division commander Tej Bahadur Oli alias Pratee
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According to reports, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) personnel in the sixth division at Dasharathpur in Surkhet have been devoid of their salaries for 11 months. "As the Government has not released funds, we are managing livelihood by taking loan," division commander Tej Bahadur Oli alias Prateek said.
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July - 28 
The general secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), Jhal Nath Khanal, has asked the CPN-Maoist to first apologise for what he termed as their 'betrayal' before their relations can be patched up. During a meeting between top leaders of the two parties on July 28,
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The general secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), Jhal Nath Khanal, has asked the CPN-Maoist to first apologise for what he termed as their 'betrayal' before their relations can be patched up. During a meeting between top leaders of the two parties on July 28, the CPN-UML leaders wanted the Maoist leaders to apologise for the betrayal. "We told them that we can move ahead only after they apologise first," Khanal said.
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July - 29 
President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav on July 29-night called on the CPN-Maoist to form the Government, reported Nepal News. He urged the Maoists – as the single largest party in the Constituent Assembly (CA) – to form the Government by forging a political understanding within seven days. A statement issued
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President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav on July 29-night called on the CPN-Maoist to form the Government, reported Nepal News. He urged the Maoists – as the single largest party in the Constituent Assembly (CA) – to form the Government by forging a political understanding within seven days. A statement issued from the Office of the President states that he has issued the call as per the Article 38 (1) of the interim constitution.
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July - 29 
The CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda has said a new Government will be in place "in the next few days." Speaking to reporters after a meeting with the CPN-UML leaders on July 29, the Maoist chairman said his party was close to reaching an agreement with the CPN-UML on Government formation. Likewise, th
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The CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda has said a new Government will be in place "in the next few days." Speaking to reporters after a meeting with the CPN-UML leaders on July 29, the Maoist chairman said his party was close to reaching an agreement with the CPN-UML on Government formation. Likewise, the CPN-UML general secretary, Jhala Nath Khanal, said the two parties were currently analysing the causes that led to the failure of past agreements between them.
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July - 29 
The Nepali Congress (NC) central member, Dr Shekhar Koirala, said the party would not join a CPN-Maoist-led Government, as the party's central working committee had decided to help the Maoist-led Government from outside the Government, The Himalayan Times reports. "NC will help the Maoists in the sa
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The Nepali Congress (NC) central member, Dr Shekhar Koirala, said the party would not join a CPN-Maoist-led Government, as the party's central working committee had decided to help the Maoist-led Government from outside the Government, The Himalayan Times reports. "NC will help the Maoists in the same way it had helped the Government led by CPN-UML in 1994," he said, adding that the party would play a constructive role in the constitution-making process." However, he opined that "Even if the NC stays out of the government, the CPN-Maoist should form the Government on consensus basis."
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July - 30 
Janjati (indigenous) students have demanded that the State be restructured on the basis of ethnicity, language including historical and geographical peculiarity. They put forth this demand during the 3rd national convention of the Adivasi Janjati Students Federation (AJSF) held in the capital Kathma
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Janjati (indigenous) students have demanded that the State be restructured on the basis of ethnicity, language including historical and geographical peculiarity. They put forth this demand during the 3rd national convention of the Adivasi Janjati Students Federation (AJSF) held in the capital Kathmandu. "The federal structure of new Nepal should be outlined on the basis of ethnicity, language including historical and geography peculiarity… the demand for one Madhesh province is not acceptable to us because it is a remnant of the centralized autocratic state," said Chandra Bikram Rai, outgoing AJSF President.
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July - 31 
Co-ordinator of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF), Upendra Yadav, said on July 31 that his party will not be part of the new Government, according to Nepal News. Yadav said, "We are not going to join the Government by putting the Madhesh agenda on hold. Instead, we can play an active role in writi
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Co-ordinator of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF), Upendra Yadav, said on July 31 that his party will not be part of the new Government, according to Nepal News. Yadav said, "We are not going to join the Government by putting the Madhesh agenda on hold. Instead, we can play an active role in writing the new constitution by remaining in the opposition." He also said that the Maoists should take the initiative to form a Government on consensus and if they failed to forge a consensus, other parties would have to come forward to form the Government. Saying that the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML are not in a position to claim Government's leadership, the MJF chief, however, emphasised that the Maoists, too, should also be adjusted in the current [three-party] coalition. He also ruled out the possibility of an exclusive MJF-Maoist alliance as the Maoist party had "betrayed the parties repeatedly".
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August - 1 
Maoists stuck to their earlier standpoints such as a vote of confidence for two years until a new constitution is written, a common minimum programme and the formation of a broader consensus front. The party also said they are ready to forge an agreement after holding discussions with all the 25 par
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Maoists stuck to their earlier standpoints such as a vote of confidence for two years until a new constitution is written, a common minimum programme and the formation of a broader consensus front. The party also said they are ready to forge an agreement after holding discussions with all the 25 parties. The Maoists also want an end to the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and Madhesi People’s Rights Forum (MPRF) alliance. Maoist central member Devendra Poudel said that the CC has decided not to join the Government unless the NC-UML-MPRF alliance and ‘majority-maths game’ ends. Concluding that the presidential election was faulty due to insufficient consultations, the Maoist CC added that the absence of co-ordination with the CPN-UML was unfortunate. During the meeting, party chairman Prachanda presented the new Government’s framework letter and informed that the CC has decided to discuss the framework letter after tabling some suggestions of the central members and discussing them during the meeting of the 25 parties. The Maoists had started talks at the CC level after the President officially requested them to form the Government on the basis of a political consensus. Earlier, the Maoists had been stating that they would not join the Government presenting different preconditions following their candidate’s defeat in the presidential polls.
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August - 3 
Pointing at the 'irresponsible attitude' of the Government, People's Liberation Army (PLA) personnel of the Third Division on August 3 warned to leave the cantonments. Talking to The Himalayan Times, Abiral, spokesperson for the Third Division, said they will be compelled to leave the cantonments if
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Pointing at the 'irresponsible attitude' of the Government, People's Liberation Army (PLA) personnel of the Third Division on August 3 warned to leave the cantonments. Talking to The Himalayan Times, Abiral, spokesperson for the Third Division, said they will be compelled to leave the cantonments if things did not improve in the cantonments. "We have not got allowance for 13 months and ration meant for us this month. Our personnel are having a difficult time during the rainy season. Their tents are leaking and there is no supply of drinking water," Abiral added. The debt of the Third Division had reached NR 35 million, he further added and blamed the Government for not acting as per the peace agreement. The Third Division has 6,300 PLA personnel, some of whom were disqualified during the second phase of verification. The disqualified personnel have also been staying in the cantonments.
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August - 3 
Terai Madhesh Loktantrik Party (TMLP) has decided not to join the new Government. Sarbendra Nath Shukla, a central leader of the TMLP, said that the party will work to address the Madhesh issue by remaining in the opposition. The fifth largest party in the Constituent Assembly (CA), the TMLP has dec
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Terai Madhesh Loktantrik Party (TMLP) has decided not to join the new Government. Sarbendra Nath Shukla, a central leader of the TMLP, said that the party will work to address the Madhesh issue by remaining in the opposition. The fifth largest party in the Constituent Assembly (CA), the TMLP has decided that the new Government should be led by the Maoists. It has also advised bigger parties like the Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML to join the Government and play a progressive role. The TMLP had sided with the Maoist presidential candidate during the recent presidential polls.
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August - 4 
The four big parties – CPN-Maoist, Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) – on August 4 agreed to form a national unity government, according to Nepal News. The decision came at a meeting of the four parties held at the M
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The four big parties – CPN-Maoist, Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) – on August 4 agreed to form a national unity government, according to Nepal News. The decision came at a meeting of the four parties held at the Maoist parliamentary office in Singha Durbar. According to the CPN-UML general secretary Jhala Nath Khanal, the four parties have agreed to draft the common minimum programme (CMP) for the unity Government that will be led by the Maoists. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Khanal said the alliance of the four parties would last at least until the nation gets a new constitution. Likewise, the NC vice president Ram Chandra Poudel said the Maoist leadership's promise to abide by the past agreements has created an environment of trust. Maoist spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara said the four parties have agreed to correct their past mistake and form the Government on consensus. At the meeting, CPN-UML, NC and MJF opposed the CMP proposed by the Maoists, and later the four parties agreed to prepare a CMP reflecting agendas of all the parties joining the Government.
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August - 4 
Various diseases have gripped the People Liberation Army’s (PLA) Fourth Division camp in Nawalparasi district, The Himalayan Times reported. Many PAL personnel have been suffering from diarrhoea, viral fever, boils and skin diseases, the camp’s information chief Mahesh Adhikari said. Some PLA person
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Various diseases have gripped the People Liberation Army’s (PLA) Fourth Division camp in Nawalparasi district, The Himalayan Times reported. Many PAL personnel have been suffering from diarrhoea, viral fever, boils and skin diseases, the camp’s information chief Mahesh Adhikari said. Some PLA personnel at Basanta Smriti Brigade, Paribartan Smriti Brigade and Krishna Sen Smiriti Brigade have also been suffering from the diseases. Medicine is in short supply at the camp, Adhikari added.
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August - 5 
CPN-UML general secretary, Khanal, said that the Youth Force (YF) - a force working under the Democratic National Youth Federation, the youth wing of CPN-UML - should spread to every corner of the country. "YF should spread to every ward of the country," Khanal said addressing the first Kathmandu Va
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CPN-UML general secretary, Khanal, said that the Youth Force (YF) - a force working under the Democratic National Youth Federation, the youth wing of CPN-UML - should spread to every corner of the country. "YF should spread to every ward of the country," Khanal said addressing the first Kathmandu Valley gathering of the Youth Force. "Prachanda today asked the YCL to dismantle its paramilitary structure. This is a victory of the Youth Force," Khanal claimed. He said the CPN-UML would be the largest party in the next election with the help of the YF. Talking about the current political scenario, Khanal said, "If the Maoists fail to form the next Government, the country will not remain in vacuum for long. Another party will form the Government," he said.
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August - 5 
President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav has extended the Government formation deadline by three days after a request from the four major parties, Nepal News reports. The President accepted the parties' request as the seven-day deadline to form a consensus Government expired on August 5. Earlier, Maoist chairm
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President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav has extended the Government formation deadline by three days after a request from the four major parties, Nepal News reports. The President accepted the parties' request as the seven-day deadline to form a consensus Government expired on August 5. Earlier, Maoist chairman Prachanda met him at Shitwal Niwas (President’s Residence) in the evening and formally made the request to him. "Considering the way the four parties have discussed this issue in the last two days, I'm pretty hopeful that there will be an agreement in three days," Prachanda said later. Prior to that, a meeting of the CPN-Maoist, Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and Madheshi Janadhikar Forum had decided to ask the President for extension of the deadline. The four parties also formed a taskforce to prepare the common minimum programme of the upcoming 'national unity government'.
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August - 5 
The CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda has directed the party organisation, fronts and departments to immediately control the para-military structure and activities of the Young Communist League (YCL). Soon after the Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction stated that it would use NR 3.35 billion in the Pea
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The CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda has directed the party organisation, fronts and departments to immediately control the para-military structure and activities of the Young Communist League (YCL). Soon after the Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction stated that it would use NR 3.35 billion in the Peace Trust Fund made available by the World Bank in the payment of outstanding salaries of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) combatants in cantonments and to provide relief to conflict victims, Prachanda issued a statement: "Recently, we have received positive information about initiative by Peace Ministry regarding the cantonments and relief. Along with the implementation of commitments by the state, we will also earnestly implement our side of the agreement. As such, we want to direct the party organisation, fronts, departments and YCL to implement the agreement to control the paramilitary activities of YCL and return the lands and properties seized from government and private individuals during the conflict period. I also urge for cooperation from general public in this regard."
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August - 8 
The Hindu reports that the chances of forming a national government ended on August 8 as the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist failed to muster consensus among the major political parties. "It’s sad that we could not forge consensus on the given time. The parties could not build consensus on the issue
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The Hindu reports that the chances of forming a national government ended on August 8 as the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist failed to muster consensus among the major political parties. "It’s sad that we could not forge consensus on the given time. The parties could not build consensus on the issues of portfolio of the new government and its Common Minimum Programme," said Maoist Chairman Prachanda. As reported earlier, President Ram Baran Yadav had given the largest party, the Maoists, one week’s time to form government of national consensus, but on August 5, the Maoists asked for three more days. The new deadline ended on August 8.
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August - 11 
The Constituent Assembly (CA) chairman Subhash Nembang announced on August 11 that the election of the Prime Minister will be held on August 15, reports The Hindu. The nominations for the poll, he said, would have to be filed on August 14. "If [the] parties agree to elect a candidate unanimously, th
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The Constituent Assembly (CA) chairman Subhash Nembang announced on August 11 that the election of the Prime Minister will be held on August 15, reports The Hindu. The nominations for the poll, he said, would have to be filed on August 14. "If [the] parties agree to elect a candidate unanimously, the result will be known on Thursday," said Cabinet Secretariat spokesperson Mukunda Raj Sharma, adding: "Else, it will be disclosed by the legislative meeting of the Constituent Assembly on Friday." As per the interim Constitution, the Prime Minister can be elected by a simple majority of the CA.
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August - 11 
The Election Commission (EC) has said that repolling will be held in 60 polling centres of 16 constituencies in 10 districts. Laxman Prasad Bhattarai, EC spokesperson, said that, "The number of centres where there will be repolling could increase further as investigation (of complaints) is being car
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The Election Commission (EC) has said that repolling will be held in 60 polling centres of 16 constituencies in 10 districts. Laxman Prasad Bhattarai, EC spokesperson, said that, "The number of centres where there will be repolling could increase further as investigation (of complaints) is being carried out."
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August - 12 
In the last few years of unrest in the southern Terai region, around 56 civil servants have been killed, reports Nepal News. This was revealed at a programme held by the Nepal Civil Servants Organisation on August 12 in Kathmandu. According to general secretary of the organisation, Punya Dhakal, the
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In the last few years of unrest in the southern Terai region, around 56 civil servants have been killed, reports Nepal News. This was revealed at a programme held by the Nepal Civil Servants Organisation on August 12 in Kathmandu. According to general secretary of the organisation, Punya Dhakal, they were killed by various armed outfits operating in the region. He said that morale of the Government employees were low as security organs have not been able to arrest the killers.
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August - 15 
Pushpa Kamal Dahal a.k.a. Prachanda, chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist), was elected the first Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal on August 15 by a huge majority. In the election in the Constituent Assembly (CA), he won 464 votes against his rival, S
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Pushpa Kamal Dahal a.k.a. Prachanda, chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist), was elected the first Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal on August 15 by a huge majority. In the election in the Constituent Assembly (CA), he won 464 votes against his rival, Sher Bahadur Deuba of the Nepali Congress, who got only 113 out of the 577 votes cast. Though the CA comprises 601 members, 594 are valid voters. The seats of six members, who had won from two constituencies in the CA elections, were reduced to one each. One member is still to be sworn in. The remaining 17 did not take part in the prime ministerial election. The two major parties, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) on August 14 had reached an agreement to support Prachanda’s candidacy, which was later backed by the smaller parties. The poll result was announced by CA Chairman Subash Nembang. "The proposal in favour of Pushpa Kamal Dahal [Prachanda] as the Prime Minister was supported by 464 votes," Nembang said, adding "So, I announce his win as the Prime Minister."
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August - 18 
The alliance partners – the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) – have raised strong objections following the CPN-Maoist’s decision to use its People's Liberation Army (PLA) members for the security of the Prime Minister. "The security of t
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The alliance partners – the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) – have raised strong objections following the CPN-Maoist’s decision to use its People's Liberation Army (PLA) members for the security of the Prime Minister. "The security of the PM [Prime Minister] has to be provided by legitimate organizations of the state. This is what we believe in," said the CPN-UML leader Bhim Rawal. Likewise, the MJF coordinator Upendra Yadav also advised the Maoists to seek security from the Nepali Army (NA) and police saying, "The job of providing security to the PM rests on NA, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force (APF). Nowhere is there a tradition of taking security from party's army." Criticising the Maoists’ decision, the Nepali Congress leader, Ram Sharan Mahat, said, "This is a serious mistake." Earlier, the CPN-Maoist decided to depute the PLA for the security of the Prime Minister. The CPN-Maoist central committee meeting decided that along with the NA and the police, the PLA too would be involved in the security process, adds Kantipuronline.
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August - 19 
Home Secretary Umesh Mainali said the Nepal Army had taken charge of the security after the swearing-in ceremony. He said he didn’t know anything about the PLA’s role in the security, adding, "The new cabinet may decide the issue."
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Home Secretary Umesh Mainali said the Nepal Army had taken charge of the security after the swearing-in ceremony. He said he didn’t know anything about the PLA’s role in the security, adding, "The new cabinet may decide the issue."
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August - 19 
Issuing a press statement, acting president of the Nepali Congress Sushil Koirala expressed serious concern about the Maoist’s decision to use the PLA in the security. "It’s unfortunate that the PM suspects the national army and the security bodies," he said, adding, "It’s a conspiracy to insult and
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Issuing a press statement, acting president of the Nepali Congress Sushil Koirala expressed serious concern about the Maoist’s decision to use the PLA in the security. "It’s unfortunate that the PM suspects the national army and the security bodies," he said, adding, "It’s a conspiracy to insult and demoralise the national security mechanism. NC condemns such activities and demands an end to dual security system, which is not in practice anywhere in the world."
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August - 19 
Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal a.k.a. Prachanda on August 19 said his party had not decided that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) would take charge of his security, according to The Himalayan Times. The involvement of PLA was just a continuation of the existing agreement reached between th
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Prime Minister (PM) Pushpa Kamal Dahal a.k.a. Prachanda on August 19 said his party had not decided that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) would take charge of his security, according to The Himalayan Times. The involvement of PLA was just a continuation of the existing agreement reached between the Government and his party and there is a suggestion to upgrade the security, but the new cabinet will take a decision on that, clarified Maoist spokesman Krishna Bahadur Mahara. "Until a new decision the PM’s security would be managed as per the decision of the former government," Mahara said. The clarification came as the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) General Secretary, Jhala Nath Khanal, objected to the security arrangement during his meeting in the evening. "The PM told me that his party did not take any decision on the PLA as reported in the media," Khanal said.
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August - 20 
The alliance of three parties – the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist, Communist Party of Nepal- Unified-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and Madheshi Janadhikar Forum– is set to unveil their Common Minimum Programme (CMP) along with forming the cabinet on August 21 (today), Nepal News reports. The CPN-UML
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The alliance of three parties – the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist, Communist Party of Nepal- Unified-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and Madheshi Janadhikar Forum– is set to unveil their Common Minimum Programme (CMP) along with forming the cabinet on August 21 (today), Nepal News reports. The CPN-UML leader, Bhim Rawal, said the draft of CMP has already been finalised, adding, "It will be unveiled once the cabinet composition is finalised." The CMP includes provisions for providing relief to the people, implementing past agreements, writing a federal democratic constitution, state restructuring and so on.
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August - 21 
The three parties on August 21 reached a consensus on sharing ministerial portfolios. According to the agreement, the Maoists will get nine ministerial portfolios, including Defence, Finance and Peace and Reconstruction, while six ministerial portfolios including Home, Local Development and Water Re
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The three parties on August 21 reached a consensus on sharing ministerial portfolios. According to the agreement, the Maoists will get nine ministerial portfolios, including Defence, Finance and Peace and Reconstruction, while six ministerial portfolios including Home, Local Development and Water Resources, have been allotted to the CPN-UML while the MJF has four ministries, including Foreign, Physical Planning, Agriculture and Supply. However, the parties are yet to reach consensus on Health and Education. The parties have agreed to expand the cabinet on August 22 (today) while continuing negotiations on their differences. "We have almost reached consensus on sharing ministerial portfolios and the cabinet will be expanded tomorrow," said the Maoist leader Dev Gurung.
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August - 22 
Central member of the Nepali Congress (NC), Shekhar Koirala, said that Constituent Assembly (CA) members from his party would resign if the Maoists tried to frame a constitution with the aim of establishing a People’s Republic, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at a press conference organised by
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Central member of the Nepali Congress (NC), Shekhar Koirala, said that Constituent Assembly (CA) members from his party would resign if the Maoists tried to frame a constitution with the aim of establishing a People’s Republic, reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking at a press conference organised by the Kaski chapter of Press Union, Koirala said, "Apart from NC, CPN-UML and the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum also continue to support the democratic system. Even if the CPN-Maoist tries to go for the establishment of a People’s Republic, it will not get support from two-third of CA members," he said, adding, the CPN-UML and MJF should not have handed over the defence portfolio to the Maoists because the peace process has not been brought to a logical conclusion, he said. Also, the NC leader, Dr Ram Saran Mahat, accused the Maoists of continuing to issue threats and abduct people. "The decision to mobilise PLA personnel during the PM’s swearing-in shows that the Maoists are trying to establish one-party rule," he said.
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August - 22 
CPN-UML has decided not to join the Government if it does not get the second position in the Cabinet portfolio. Bishnu Poudel, senior CPN-UML leader, told journalists that his party cannot join the Government in the current situation and added, "Frankly speaking, the Maoists have tried to put their
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CPN-UML has decided not to join the Government if it does not get the second position in the Cabinet portfolio. Bishnu Poudel, senior CPN-UML leader, told journalists that his party cannot join the Government in the current situation and added, "Frankly speaking, the Maoists have tried to put their minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai in second position in the cabinet after Prime Minister. This is not acceptable to us. If the Maoists do not agree to our demand, we will not join the government. It is as simple as that." He also accused the Maoists of trying to breach the precedents and traditions in trying to provide second position in terms of seniority to a Finance Minister instead of Home Minister. Earlier, the CPN-UML had nominated its senior leader Bamdev Gautam to lead the party in the Cabinet by assigning him Home Ministry along with Deputy Prime Ministership.
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August - 22 
In his first message to the countrymen as the PM, Pushpa Kamal Dahal a.k.a. Prachanda has laid heavy emphasis on promotion and consolidation of nationalism, republic and socio-economic change, according to Nepal News.
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In his first message to the countrymen as the PM, Pushpa Kamal Dahal a.k.a. Prachanda has laid heavy emphasis on promotion and consolidation of nationalism, republic and socio-economic change, according to Nepal News.
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August - 23 
CPN-Maoist central secretariat member and law minister, Dev Gurung, has said his party could consider the CPN-UML's demand. "We have not said we won't accept Gautam (Bamdev) in the second position in the protocol ranking. We are ready to show flexibility regarding this," adding, the protocol issue i
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CPN-Maoist central secretariat member and law minister, Dev Gurung, has said his party could consider the CPN-UML's demand. "We have not said we won't accept Gautam (Bamdev) in the second position in the protocol ranking. We are ready to show flexibility regarding this," adding, the protocol issue is a technical one and that the issue will be resolved once Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal a.k.a. Prachanda returns from China.
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August - 24 
At least seven People's Liberation Army (PLA) men fled the fourth division cantonment at Hattikhor of Nawalparasi district, indicating that they have not been treated well by their seniors in the camps, Nepal News reported. According to reports, one fleeing PLA member Deepak K.C., who came in contac
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At least seven People's Liberation Army (PLA) men fled the fourth division cantonment at Hattikhor of Nawalparasi district, indicating that they have not been treated well by their seniors in the camps, Nepal News reported. According to reports, one fleeing PLA member Deepak K.C., who came in contact with media persons secretly in Damauli on August 24, said senior members in the cantonment torture combatants excessively mentally and physically. He said they fled the camp while on night duty and reached Damauli on August 23 on foot. K.C. told media persons that six other personnel have left for Kathmandu to contact the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN). He also claimed 1000 out of 2800 PLA members in the cantonment had already left the camp and more are planning to do so. Fearing action from the PLA officials and the party, K.C. sought security from journalists and rights activists.
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August - 24 
The CPN-UML general secretary, Jhala Nath Khanal, reiterated his party’s stance of not joining the new Government led by the CPN-Maoist if the second position in hierarchy is not entertained to his party in the Cabinet. Speaking at the inaugural session of the party's sixth district convention of Ba
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The CPN-UML general secretary, Jhala Nath Khanal, reiterated his party’s stance of not joining the new Government led by the CPN-Maoist if the second position in hierarchy is not entertained to his party in the Cabinet. Speaking at the inaugural session of the party's sixth district convention of Bara on August 23, Khanal revealed that his party refused to participate in the oath taking ceremony due to differences with the Maoists over ministerial hierarchy. He threatened street protests if they were not given such portfolio. He also pointed out that the issue of the integration of two armies – Nepali Army and Maoist’s People’s Liberation Army- was the major challenge to the peace process.
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August - 25 
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict of the United Nations (UN), Radhika Coomaraswamy, called upon the Nepal Government and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) to immediately free all children previously associated with the Maoist forces, accor
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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict of the United Nations (UN), Radhika Coomaraswamy, called upon the Nepal Government and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) to immediately free all children previously associated with the Maoist forces, according to Nepal News. In a statement, she reiterated that the Comprehensive Peace Agreement called for the immediate release of all children associated with Maoist forces once they entered the cantonments. "No progress has been achieved to date in securing their formal discharge, although many have been released informally," the statement read.
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August - 26 
Defense Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa ‘Badal’ has said that the process of integration of army will be completed between three to six months. Talking to reporters in Itahari on August 26 he said that a special committee will be formed to initiate the process.
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Defense Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa ‘Badal’ has said that the process of integration of army will be completed between three to six months. Talking to reporters in Itahari on August 26 he said that a special committee will be formed to initiate the process.
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August - 28 
Prime Minister Prachanda has agreed to give second place to the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified-Marxist-Leninist’s (CPN-UML) Bam Dev Gautam in the cabinet hierarchy, ending the week long protocol dispute, Nepal News reported. The understanding was arrived at a meeting between the Prim Minister and
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Prime Minister Prachanda has agreed to give second place to the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified-Marxist-Leninist’s (CPN-UML) Bam Dev Gautam in the cabinet hierarchy, ending the week long protocol dispute, Nepal News reported. The understanding was arrived at a meeting between the Prim Minister and the CPN-UML general secretary Jhala Nath Khanal on August 28. "The protocol issue has been resolved. Gautam will be in the second position," Khanal told reporters after the meeting, adding, the six CPN-UML ministers would be sworn in on August 29 (today) and that there wouldn't be reconsideration over the selection of ministers.
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August - 31 
The newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bamadev Gautam said that he will focus on maintaining peace and security in the country, reports Kantipuronline. Talking to the security officers and the government officials after assuming his office on August 31, the Deputy PM said, "The
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The newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bamadev Gautam said that he will focus on maintaining peace and security in the country, reports Kantipuronline. Talking to the security officers and the government officials after assuming his office on August 31, the Deputy PM said, "The people should get to feel the change from tomorrow. There will be strong presence of the state in every region of the country now. There will be no stones left unturned to establish the rule of law.” Gautam said the peace can be established only when the roots of the unrest are found and added, "Those roots need to be eliminated." Earlier, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal a.k.a. Prachanda expanded the cabinet, inducting 15 more ministers, including Bam Dev Gautam.
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August - 31 
The Prime Minister said restoring peace, formulation of new constitution and economic development are the main challenges and opportunities for the new Government. Speaking at an economic summit on 'Double Digit Growth: A National Commitment' organized by Confederation of Nepalese Industries in the
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The Prime Minister said restoring peace, formulation of new constitution and economic development are the main challenges and opportunities for the new Government. Speaking at an economic summit on 'Double Digit Growth: A National Commitment' organized by Confederation of Nepalese Industries in the capital Kathmandu he said, "We are committed to bring the peace process to a logical conclusion within six months and the new constitution will have to be drafted in two years, then we will concentrate on economic development. But achieving these three things are both challenges and opportunities for us… The new constitution will be a document against feudalism."
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September - 1 
Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Bam Dev Gautam, has said growing violence in Terai would be controlled by using force, reports The Hindu. There are two kinds of violence seen in the region. One needs to be addressed politically and the other has to be controlled by using force [referring to
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Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Bam Dev Gautam, has said growing violence in Terai would be controlled by using force, reports The Hindu. There are two kinds of violence seen in the region. One needs to be addressed politically and the other has to be controlled by using force [referring to the social crimes], said Gautam at a press meet on September 1. He added that the Home Ministry would work to equip the security forces with the necessary means and resources to control violence and in six months time, rule of law would be established in the country. Meanwhile, Nepal News quoted Gautam as saying the Government would take severe measures against the armed groups in Terai if they don't come to dialogue table. "The groups not interested in dialogue will be considered as criminal outfits," he added. The Home Minister said that he was committed to return lands and properties seized by the Maoists to the rightful owners. "This will happen as per the agreement between the government and the Maoists and among the parties over the period," Gautam pointed out. He stressed that the Government would not differentiate while taking action against the Young Communist League (YCL), Youth Force and other groups if they take law in their hands.
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September - 1 
Prime Minister Prachanda has indicated that he will not take any action against the Nepali Army chief General Rookmangud Katawal. "From my side, there will not be any prejudice against him or the security bodies," he told BBC Nepali Service in an interview on September 1.
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Prime Minister Prachanda has indicated that he will not take any action against the Nepali Army chief General Rookmangud Katawal. "From my side, there will not be any prejudice against him or the security bodies," he told BBC Nepali Service in an interview on September 1.
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September - 2 
Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, Bamadev Gautam, said that the armed groups active in Terai will be invited for talks within some days, according to Kantipuronline. Talking to the media in Biratnagar, he said, “Those who come for the talks will be dealt politically. But strict action will be
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Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, Bamadev Gautam, said that the armed groups active in Terai will be invited for talks within some days, according to Kantipuronline. Talking to the media in Biratnagar, he said, “Those who come for the talks will be dealt politically. But strict action will be taken against criminals who defy (the call for dialogue).”
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September - 3 
Former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has said that drafting the new constitution would be a difficult task in the absence of unity, cooperation and consensus among political parties and alleged that the CPN-Maoist had broken the tradition of consensus, unity and cooperation, according to Kant
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Former Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has said that drafting the new constitution would be a difficult task in the absence of unity, cooperation and consensus among political parties and alleged that the CPN-Maoist had broken the tradition of consensus, unity and cooperation, according to Kantipuronline.
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September - 3 
The Nepali Congress leader, Ram Sharan Mahat, said the PLA should not be integrated into the national army at any cost. "The combatants of a particular political party must not be integrated into the national army," adding, it is against the prevailing military ethics and practices. He threatened to
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The Nepali Congress leader, Ram Sharan Mahat, said the PLA should not be integrated into the national army at any cost. "The combatants of a particular political party must not be integrated into the national army," adding, it is against the prevailing military ethics and practices. He threatened to take strong action if the PLA combatants are integrated into the national army.
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September - 4 
The former general secretary of the CPN-UML, Madhav Kumar Nepal, has urged the Maoists to stick with past understandings, reports Nepal News. Addressing a public programme on September 4, he said there should be discussions on how to proceed with the army integration, adding, "How many of the Maoist
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The former general secretary of the CPN-UML, Madhav Kumar Nepal, has urged the Maoists to stick with past understandings, reports Nepal News. Addressing a public programme on September 4, he said there should be discussions on how to proceed with the army integration, adding, "How many of the Maoist combatants should be integrated into army, how many should be sent for employment and how many should be given vocational training, we need to thoroughly discuss the issue." He accused that the YCL problem was still worsening and said, "If the Maoists move ahead based on understanding, we can cooperate. If they do not then conflicts arise. The way they have started behaving immediately after getting to power, we are feeling suspicious."
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September - 5 
Prime Minister Prachanda has warned that the country will head towards grave crisis if the new government fails, or is brought down prematurely, reports Nepal News. "Conspiracy to topple the government is already being hatched. The failure of the government will shatter the aspirations of the people
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Prime Minister Prachanda has warned that the country will head towards grave crisis if the new government fails, or is brought down prematurely, reports Nepal News. "Conspiracy to topple the government is already being hatched. The failure of the government will shatter the aspirations of the people, and such a general frustration will lead the nation to grave crisis. Some people are talking about bringing down the government in three months...six months," Prachanda said. “There is a danger that Nepal could become a ‘failed state’. That is why I would like to urge the journalists to realise it,” Kantipuronline quoted Prachanda as saying.
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September - 5 
Subas Nemwang, chairman of the Constituent Assembly (CA) informed on September 5 said that President Dr. Rambaran Yadav will present the policies and programmes on behalf of the government on September 10.
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Subas Nemwang, chairman of the Constituent Assembly (CA) informed on September 5 said that President Dr. Rambaran Yadav will present the policies and programmes on behalf of the government on September 10.
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September - 7 
The Terai Madhesh Loktantrik Party (TMLP) has raised serious objection to the formation of the Ministry for Culture and State Restructuring, warning of withdrawing support to the Government if the ministry, held by the CPN-Maoist, is not scrapped right away, Nepal News reported. The TMLP chairman, M
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The Terai Madhesh Loktantrik Party (TMLP) has raised serious objection to the formation of the Ministry for Culture and State Restructuring, warning of withdrawing support to the Government if the ministry, held by the CPN-Maoist, is not scrapped right away, Nepal News reported. The TMLP chairman, Mahantha Thakur, said the Government does not have a right to decide on restructuring of the State, which is something only the Constituent Assembly (CA) can decide. By creating the ministry the Government has tried to curtail the authority of the CA, Thakur said, adding that the TMLP wants a fresh census before the process of State restructuring begins.
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September - 10 
Speaking at a press conference held at the CPN- UML headquarters in Balkhu, the party general secretary Jhala Nath Khanal said that the government's longevity would depend on the behavior of the Maoists. Khanal said that the party would see and watch the Maoist attitude towards implementation of pas
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Speaking at a press conference held at the CPN- UML headquarters in Balkhu, the party general secretary Jhala Nath Khanal said that the government's longevity would depend on the behavior of the Maoists. Khanal said that the party would see and watch the Maoist attitude towards implementation of past agreements. About the Youth Force (YF), CPN-UML's answer to the YCL, he said that though its presence was necessary to check Maoist "atrocities", it would not tread the path of YCL. However, a day before, a senior leader of UML, Madhav Kumar Nepal, had spoken against the activities of YF and called for dissolution of all such organizations.
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September - 10 
The Himalayan Times reports that presenting the government’s policies and programmes at the fourth session of the parliament of the Constituent Assembly on September 10 President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav said, "The integration and rehabilitation of People’s Liberation Army will be completed within next s
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The Himalayan Times reports that presenting the government’s policies and programmes at the fourth session of the parliament of the Constituent Assembly on September 10 President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav said, "The integration and rehabilitation of People’s Liberation Army will be completed within next six months to take the peace process to a logical conclusion." However, a day before, Nepali Congress vice-president Ram Chandra Poudel had said that the Maoist People's Liberation Army can't be integrated with the Nepali Army as the former is loyal to a political party.
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September - 11 
The Hindu reports that President Ram Baran Yadav on September 11 said that he is against the demand of a single Madhesh province. He pointed out that such demands could lead to the country's disintegration, asserting, "The country should be structured on a scientific basis and not on the basis of ca
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The Hindu reports that President Ram Baran Yadav on September 11 said that he is against the demand of a single Madhesh province. He pointed out that such demands could lead to the country's disintegration, asserting, "The country should be structured on a scientific basis and not on the basis of caste."
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September - 12 
Kantipuronline reports that chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Kamal Thapa said on September 12 that abolition of monarchy had put democracy in Nepal in the 'ambush of extreme leftist forces.' Thapa argued that there are now two possibilities - either extreme leftist forces wil
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Kantipuronline reports that chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Kamal Thapa said on September 12 that abolition of monarchy had put democracy in Nepal in the 'ambush of extreme leftist forces.' Thapa argued that there are now two possibilities - either extreme leftist forces will take over State power or a new conflict will breed in the course of retaliating against these forces.
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September - 12 
Some RPP-N central members have asked the party to take initiative to form a youth body that could retaliate against Maoist-affiliated Young Communist League (YCL) and CPN-UML affiliated Youth Force. "Since we are repeatedly attacked and obstructed in our campaigns because they allege we are royalis
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Some RPP-N central members have asked the party to take initiative to form a youth body that could retaliate against Maoist-affiliated Young Communist League (YCL) and CPN-UML affiliated Youth Force. "Since we are repeatedly attacked and obstructed in our campaigns because they allege we are royalist and a regressive force, I urge the party to take initiatives to form a separate retaliatory youth body," said Janak Kunwar, who is also former mayor of Dhangadhi Municipality
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September - 16 
A senior leader of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Madhav Kumar Nepal has said, in reference to Siraha land seizure incident, that his party’s youth wing – Youth Force (YF) – will be mobilised to take care if a government minister himself is bent on spreading anarchy
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A senior leader of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Madhav Kumar Nepal has said, in reference to Siraha land seizure incident, that his party’s youth wing – Youth Force (YF) – will be mobilised to take care if a government minister himself is bent on spreading anarchy reports Nepal News.
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September - 22 
Nepal News reports that President Dr. Rambaran Yadav has urged all groups in Terai involved in violence to renounce their ways and join the process of building new Nepal. “Forms of violence have been seen in Terai. This will disrupt the dream of building new Nepal,” the President said on September 2
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Nepal News reports that President Dr. Rambaran Yadav has urged all groups in Terai involved in violence to renounce their ways and join the process of building new Nepal. “Forms of violence have been seen in Terai. This will disrupt the dream of building new Nepal,” the President said on September 22 addressing a programme organised by Janakpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry to felicitate him.
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September - 25 
Nepal News reports that Arjun Narsingh K.C., spokesperson of the Nepali Congress, on September 25, warned that the country would face a new round of conflict if the government attempts to integrate People's Liberation Army (PLA) into Nepali Army in violation of peace pacts and earlier agreement. Sep
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Nepal News reports that Arjun Narsingh K.C., spokesperson of the Nepali Congress, on September 25, warned that the country would face a new round of conflict if the government attempts to integrate People's Liberation Army (PLA) into Nepali Army in violation of peace pacts and earlier agreement. Separately, a senior leader of the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF), Sarat Singh Bhandari, warned that the party may take "unpleasant decision" if the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist initiates merger between the Nepal Army and the PLA.
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October - 2 
Finance Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai on October 2 said that his party the CPN-Maoist, which leads the current coalition government, is in talks with Nepali Army over the issue of army integration, Nepal News reports.
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Finance Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai on October 2 said that his party the CPN-Maoist, which leads the current coalition government, is in talks with Nepali Army over the issue of army integration, Nepal News reports.
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October - 6 
Minister for Education Renu Yadav, who is a member of the negotiating team that the government recently formed, said on October 6 that dialogue with the Terai outfits will be carried out immediately after the Dashain. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bam Dev Gautam said the governm
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Minister for Education Renu Yadav, who is a member of the negotiating team that the government recently formed, said on October 6 that dialogue with the Terai outfits will be carried out immediately after the Dashain. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bam Dev Gautam said the government would treat those armed groups of Tarai that do not heed to government’s call for dialogue as criminal elements adds the Himalayan Times.
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October - 10 
Prime Minister Prachanda said that the current government would be expanded before the next big festival of Tihar, according to Nepal News. He further said that the integration of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) with the Nepali Army would also begin soon.
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Prime Minister Prachanda said that the current government would be expanded before the next big festival of Tihar, according to Nepal News. He further said that the integration of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) with the Nepali Army would also begin soon.
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October - 12 
A day before Nepal Workers and Peasants Party President Narayan Man Bijukchhe ‘Rohit’ said that the government should not agree to the conditions like “One Madhesh One Province”.
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A day before Nepal Workers and Peasants Party President Narayan Man Bijukchhe ‘Rohit’ said that the government should not agree to the conditions like “One Madhesh One Province”.
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October - 12 
The United States said that it would continue to support the new elected government in Nepal, but will not change its policy on the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M), which is on the U.S. terror list. The United States, however, seems to have relaxed travel bans on Maoist leaders. It has also
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The United States said that it would continue to support the new elected government in Nepal, but will not change its policy on the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M), which is on the U.S. terror list. The United States, however, seems to have relaxed travel bans on Maoist leaders. It has also started engaging with the Maoist leadership. The U.S. statement not to immediately review its position on the Maoists came when Finance Minister and Maoist second-in-command Dr. Baburam Bhattarai met with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher.
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October - 13 
Minister for Finance and senior Maoist leader Dr Babu Ram Bhattarai said that unlike the communist parties of other countries, the Maoists in Nepal have no intention of establishing single-party model.
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Minister for Finance and senior Maoist leader Dr Babu Ram Bhattarai said that unlike the communist parties of other countries, the Maoists in Nepal have no intention of establishing single-party model.
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October - 13 
Nepali Congress (NC) Acting President Sushil Koirala warned that his party will take to the streets if the Maoist combatants are integrated into the national army. Koirala also said that a new conflict may arise if the Maoists try to change the country into the people’s republic.
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Nepali Congress (NC) Acting President Sushil Koirala warned that his party will take to the streets if the Maoist combatants are integrated into the national army. Koirala also said that a new conflict may arise if the Maoists try to change the country into the people’s republic.
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October - 13 
President Dr Ram Baran Yadav, on October 13, said that the violence in the country has not stopped because of politics backed by arms and urged all to come to the fore to condemn the politics based on violence, reports Kantipuronline.
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President Dr Ram Baran Yadav, on October 13, said that the violence in the country has not stopped because of politics backed by arms and urged all to come to the fore to condemn the politics based on violence, reports Kantipuronline.
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October - 13 
The Himalayan Times reports that the government has sent an official letter to Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM) factions led by Jwala Singh and Ranvir Singh, respectively, inviting them to come for a dialogue, according to Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Janardan Sharma who heads the talk
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The Himalayan Times reports that the government has sent an official letter to Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM) factions led by Jwala Singh and Ranvir Singh, respectively, inviting them to come for a dialogue, according to Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Janardan Sharma who heads the talks committee. Minister Sharma said the government emissaries were trying to establish contacts with all armed groups in the Terai and also holding indirect talks with some of the armed groups.
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October - 15 
Foreign Minister Upendra Yadav on October 15 said that Prime Minister Prachanda himself was not in favour of taking up the Maoist combatants into the national army.
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Foreign Minister Upendra Yadav on October 15 said that Prime Minister Prachanda himself was not in favour of taking up the Maoist combatants into the national army.
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October - 15 
Minister for Commerce and Supplies Rajendra Mahato also urged all armed outfits of the Terai region on October 15 to come to the negotiation table and help make a new Nepal, reports Kantipuronline. Addressing the cadres of Nepal Sadbhawana Party-Mahato at Jaleshwor in Mahottari district, Minister Ma
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Minister for Commerce and Supplies Rajendra Mahato also urged all armed outfits of the Terai region on October 15 to come to the negotiation table and help make a new Nepal, reports Kantipuronline. Addressing the cadres of Nepal Sadbhawana Party-Mahato at Jaleshwor in Mahottari district, Minister Mahato said that the government is serious and flexible about holding talks in any subject matter. "However, it is against the disintegration of the country," he added.
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October - 15 
President Dr. Baburam Bhattarai while talking with an editor of Washington Times in Washington D.C., said that the Maoists were discussing within the party about changing the name of the party since past one year and the general convention would make a decision on that.
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President Dr. Baburam Bhattarai while talking with an editor of Washington Times in Washington D.C., said that the Maoists were discussing within the party about changing the name of the party since past one year and the general convention would make a decision on that.
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October - 15 
The government has sent an official letter to one more armed outfit in the Terai inviting it to come for a dialogue, reports the Himalayan Times. Local Development Minister Ram Chandra Jha said the letter was sent to Terai Cobra, headed by Nagraj. Minister Jha further said that Liberation of Terai E
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The government has sent an official letter to one more armed outfit in the Terai inviting it to come for a dialogue, reports the Himalayan Times. Local Development Minister Ram Chandra Jha said the letter was sent to Terai Cobra, headed by Nagraj. Minister Jha further said that Liberation of Terai Elam (LTE), led by Prithvi Raj Singh, would get government invitation for talks soon. He also said that government sources were also in touch with Pawan Giri led Samyukta Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha and Terai Army.
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October - 16 
Kantipuronline reports that Nepal Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Janardan Sharma said on October 16 that five of the seven armed outfits agitating in the Terai region have responded to the Government's invitation for talks.
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Kantipuronline reports that Nepal Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Janardan Sharma said on October 16 that five of the seven armed outfits agitating in the Terai region have responded to the Government's invitation for talks.
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October - 16 
Nepal News reports that Prime Minister Prachanda said that he was not thinking about integrating all the Maoist People's Liberation Army (PLA) combatants into the national army. "I have not talked about merger. But I have also not said that there will not be any army integration," he said dismissing
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Nepal News reports that Prime Minister Prachanda said that he was not thinking about integrating all the Maoist People's Liberation Army (PLA) combatants into the national army. "I have not talked about merger. But I have also not said that there will not be any army integration," he said dismissing a statement made by Foreign Minister Upendra Yadav that he did not want army integration at all.
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October - 16 
On October 16, Jwala Singh, chairman of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J), welcomed the Government's call for dialogue adding that four "simple conditions" must be met before the armed outfit comes into negotiation table. The conditions included releasing the arr
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On October 16, Jwala Singh, chairman of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J), welcomed the Government's call for dialogue adding that four "simple conditions" must be met before the armed outfit comes into negotiation table. The conditions included releasing the arrested JTTM cadres and scrapping the false charges filed against the JTMM-J, announcement of cease fire, proper security arrangements for its talks team and deputing the security personnel stationed at rural Village Development Committees to the district headquarters.
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October - 16 
The Chief of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Ian Martin on October 16 asked the Government to form a special committee to rehabilitate Maoist combatants soon.
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The Chief of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Ian Martin on October 16 asked the Government to form a special committee to rehabilitate Maoist combatants soon.
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October - 17 
Nepal News reports that Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bamdev Gautam said that Prime Minister and Maoist chairman Prachanda had asked him to uphold rule of law and to take action against erring Young Communist League (YCL) cadres.
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Nepal News reports that Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bamdev Gautam said that Prime Minister and Maoist chairman Prachanda had asked him to uphold rule of law and to take action against erring Young Communist League (YCL) cadres.
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October - 17 
Prachanda on October 17 said that the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) and the CPN-Unity Centre Masal would be unified after three weeks, reports Kantipuronline.
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Prachanda on October 17 said that the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) and the CPN-Unity Centre Masal would be unified after three weeks, reports Kantipuronline.
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October - 17 
The Himalayan Times reports that Minister for Local Development Ram Chandra Jha assured on October 17 that the three member talks team formed recently by the government would ensure the safety of the representatives of the Terai based armed outfits, which are expected to take part in negotiation wit
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The Himalayan Times reports that Minister for Local Development Ram Chandra Jha assured on October 17 that the three member talks team formed recently by the government would ensure the safety of the representatives of the Terai based armed outfits, which are expected to take part in negotiation with the government soon. The participants' safety was one of the pre-conditions by many of the outfits for the negotiation. Meanwhile, the Kirant Workers Party, which has been waging secessionist activities in the eastern hill districts, has also been invited for talks.
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October - 21 
Local Development minister and a member of the Government's talks team, Ram Chandra Jha, said the Government was not ready to meet the conditions put forward by some Terai outfits, which include declaration of cease-fire and removal of security posts from the villages, reports Nepal News. "These con
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Local Development minister and a member of the Government's talks team, Ram Chandra Jha, said the Government was not ready to meet the conditions put forward by some Terai outfits, which include declaration of cease-fire and removal of security posts from the villages, reports Nepal News. "These conditions cannot be met beforehand. All the issues will be discussed at the table," he added.
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October - 21 
Minister for Home Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister Bam Dev Gautam warned the armed groups in the Terai saying the government would use force if they ignore the Government's call for dialogue.
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Minister for Home Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister Bam Dev Gautam warned the armed groups in the Terai saying the government would use force if they ignore the Government's call for dialogue.
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October - 21 
Prime Minister Prachanda’s advisor for Foreign Affairs, Hira Bahadur Thapa, on October 21 said that the United States had stepped up the process to remove the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) from its terrorist watch list. "The process has begun though it’s a long one, however, it can’t be sa
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Prime Minister Prachanda’s advisor for Foreign Affairs, Hira Bahadur Thapa, on October 21 said that the United States had stepped up the process to remove the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) from its terrorist watch list. "The process has begun though it’s a long one, however, it can’t be said how long it would take," said Thapa, adding, "It should be taken as a positive sign."
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October - 22 
A top US official said that the US has started the process to remove the CPN-M from its terror watch list, reports The Asian Age. The US has already reversed its previous policy of not dealing with the CPN-Maoist.
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A top US official said that the US has started the process to remove the CPN-M from its terror watch list, reports The Asian Age. The US has already reversed its previous policy of not dealing with the CPN-Maoist.
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October - 22 
Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Janardan Sharma informed that disqualified Maoist combatants, who have been residing in the Maoist cantonments across the country, will be evicted from there at the earliest.
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Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Janardan Sharma informed that disqualified Maoist combatants, who have been residing in the Maoist cantonments across the country, will be evicted from there at the earliest.
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October - 23 
Minister for Education and a member of the talks team Renu Yadav said the government would start the dialogue process with the armed groups operating in Terai immediately after the Tihar festival. The Minister further informed that the government has already established contact with half a dozen arm
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Minister for Education and a member of the talks team Renu Yadav said the government would start the dialogue process with the armed groups operating in Terai immediately after the Tihar festival. The Minister further informed that the government has already established contact with half a dozen armed groups in Terai and is holding "informal talks".
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October - 26 
Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Janardan Sharma on October 26 said that the talks team had established contact with at least nine armed groups agitating in Terai, according to Kantipuronline. “Despite preconditions set forth by the armed groups such as withdrawal of the cases filed against the
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Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Janardan Sharma on October 26 said that the talks team had established contact with at least nine armed groups agitating in Terai, according to Kantipuronline. “Despite preconditions set forth by the armed groups such as withdrawal of the cases filed against their cadres, we have found that the attempts to hold dialogue are moving in positive direction,” said Sharma.
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October - 26 
Prime Minister Prachanda said that the integration of Maoist combatants with the Nepal Army would be carried out as per the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA).
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Prime Minister Prachanda said that the integration of Maoist combatants with the Nepal Army would be carried out as per the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA).
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October - 29 
Bam Dev Gautam said that homework for integration of the Maoist combatants had already begun, reports Kantipuronline. He also said the special committee would complete the army integration process "right on time". The Deputy Prime Minister expressed confidence that the Nepali Congress, which had ref
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Bam Dev Gautam said that homework for integration of the Maoist combatants had already begun, reports Kantipuronline. He also said the special committee would complete the army integration process "right on time". The Deputy Prime Minister expressed confidence that the Nepali Congress, which had refused to join the special committee, would rethink its decision.
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October - 29 
The Himalayan Times reports that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Bam Dev Gautam on October 29 said that the talk process with the Terai outfits had not progressed as the groups were still continuing their criminal activities despite the formation of the talks team by the governm
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The Himalayan Times reports that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Bam Dev Gautam on October 29 said that the talk process with the Terai outfits had not progressed as the groups were still continuing their criminal activities despite the formation of the talks team by the government. Talking to media persons in Saptari district, Gautam said, "It is becoming difficult to take the talks process forward because the armed outfits in the Terai are continuing extortion, abduction, looting, intimidation and other criminal activities."
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November - 1 
A day before, a senior Maoist leader Dina Nath Sharma had said that the army integration would be accomplished through referendum even if the main opposition party Nepali Congress (NC) stayed away from the AISC.
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A day before, a senior Maoist leader Dina Nath Sharma had said that the army integration would be accomplished through referendum even if the main opposition party Nepali Congress (NC) stayed away from the AISC.
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November - 2 
Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) made an accusation on November 2 that the government's 20-point Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) contradicts some points of the past pacts and understandings reached among t
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Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) made an accusation on November 2 that the government's 20-point Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) contradicts some points of the past pacts and understandings reached among the then Seven-Party Alliance (SPA), reports Kantipuronline.
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November - 3 
Minister for Foreign Affairs Upendra Yadav said that his party- (MJF) can never agree on integrating the Maoist combatants into the Nepal Army (NA).
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Upendra Yadav said that his party- (MJF) can never agree on integrating the Maoist combatants into the Nepal Army (NA).
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November - 4 
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Bamdev Gautam said on November 4 that the Young Communist League (YCL) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) affiliated Youth Force (YF) must be dissolved immediately, reports Kantipuronline. "The YCL and the YF have b
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Bamdev Gautam said on November 4 that the Young Communist League (YCL) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) affiliated Youth Force (YF) must be dissolved immediately, reports Kantipuronline. "The YCL and the YF have been carrying out their activities taking law into their hands at different parts of the country, so they must be dissolved," he said.
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