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January - 1 
Kantipuronline reports that Deputy Commander of the Maoist’s Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Chandra Dev Khanal aka Baldev on January 1 said that they would continue their struggle until they were integrated into the national army. Our weapons will remain with us till the formation of a national army
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Kantipuronline reports that Deputy Commander of the Maoist’s Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Chandra Dev Khanal aka Baldev on January 1 said that they would continue their struggle until they were integrated into the national army. Our weapons will remain with us till the formation of a national army by merging the PLA and Nepal Army (NA), Khanal said.
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January - 3 
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal warned that the state will not remain a mute-spectator if the Unified CPN Maoist tries to capture the State power, reports Kantipuronline. He said that it has been found that the Maoists are bent on state capture if we listen to the party leaders’ statements or the
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Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal warned that the state will not remain a mute-spectator if the Unified CPN Maoist tries to capture the State power, reports Kantipuronline. He said that it has been found that the Maoists are bent on state capture if we listen to the party leaders’ statements or the party documents.
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January - 3 
The Constitutional Committee under the Constituent Assembly, scheduled to complete its first preliminary draft of the constitution January 3, failed to do so after leaders, including those from big three parties, declined to sign the draft, reports Nepal News. The draft was prepared after finalising
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The Constitutional Committee under the Constituent Assembly, scheduled to complete its first preliminary draft of the constitution January 3, failed to do so after leaders, including those from big three parties, declined to sign the draft, reports Nepal News. The draft was prepared after finalising the contentious issues through voting some days back. Leaders say alternative views were not incorporated into the draft. However, committee chairman Nilambar Acharya informed the members during its meeting that since the issues were finalised through voting, alternative views cannot be included.
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January - 4 
Kantipuronline reports that speaking at the ongoing central committee (CC) meeting at the party headquarters in Koteshwor on January 4, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) CC members said that federalism should be discussed in detail as it is a very sensitive subject. Ma
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Kantipuronline reports that speaking at the ongoing central committee (CC) meeting at the party headquarters in Koteshwor on January 4, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) CC members said that federalism should be discussed in detail as it is a very sensitive subject. Maoist spokesperson Dinanath Sharma said that the party could rethink its earlier decision to announce the autonomous states by holding discussion with other political parties. “Our party is ready to reconsider about the autonomous states being based on ethnicity, sex, region and geograpghy,” said Sharma.
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January - 5 
The Nepali Congress (NC) party accused the Unified CPN-M of inviting conflict and hindering the peace process and constitution writing schedule. NC general secretary Bimalendra Nidhi told media persons in Birgunj that the Maoists have changed their earlier stance for federal democratic republic set
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The Nepali Congress (NC) party accused the Unified CPN-M of inviting conflict and hindering the peace process and constitution writing schedule. NC general secretary Bimalendra Nidhi told media persons in Birgunj that the Maoists have changed their earlier stance for federal democratic republic set up when the new constitution is promulgated.
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January - 5 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-M) decided to focus the fourth phase of their nationwide agitation "to protect national sovereignty and integrity" upon reaching the conclusion that it is in "serious danger" and endorsed the political report tabled by party ‘chairman’ Pushpa
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-M) decided to focus the fourth phase of their nationwide agitation "to protect national sovereignty and integrity" upon reaching the conclusion that it is in "serious danger" and endorsed the political report tabled by party ‘chairman’ Pushpa Kamal Dahal at central committee (CC) meeting of the party that concluded in the party headquarters at Paris Danda in Koteshwor on January 5, reports Nepal News.
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January - 5 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) agreed in principle to integrate PLA combatants with Nepal Army within four months as per the action plan proposed by Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal. The Maoist leadership agreed on the proposal submitted by committee coordinat
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) agreed in principle to integrate PLA combatants with Nepal Army within four months as per the action plan proposed by Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal. The Maoist leadership agreed on the proposal submitted by committee coordinator and PM Nepal at the meeting of the Special Committee on the Supervision, Integration and Rehabilitation of former Maoist combatants held in Singhadurbar. The prime minister had presented an action plan to settle the protracted issue of army integration on January 5. According to the committee spokesperson, Madhav Ghimire, the meeting discussed integration of PLA combatants within the time frame of 112 days.
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January - 7 
Nepal News reports that the big three parties - Unified CPN-Maoist, CPN-UML and Nepali Congress (NC) - have announced the formation of High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) in the morning of January 8 (today). NC parliamentary party leader Ram Chandra Poudel told reporters after the meeting of the t
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Nepal News reports that the big three parties - Unified CPN-Maoist, CPN-UML and Nepali Congress (NC) - have announced the formation of High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) in the morning of January 8 (today). NC parliamentary party leader Ram Chandra Poudel told reporters after the meeting of the top leaders that the mechanism at its preliminary phase includes NC president Girija Prasad Koirala, Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal and CPN-UML chairman Jhala Nath Khanal. The top leaders from the three parties concluded to form the mechanism during a meeting held at Koirala’s residence in Maharajgunj. Poudel said formation of mechanism has opened the doors for peace process, constitution writing and ending the months-long political uncertainties.
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January - 7 
PM Nepal while addressing his party (CPN-UML) cadres in Bharatpur said that the Maoists will end up ruining themselves if they return back to revolt insted of changing their "wild behaviour". The PM added that the Maoists will be reduced to ashes as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) of Sri
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PM Nepal while addressing his party (CPN-UML) cadres in Bharatpur said that the Maoists will end up ruining themselves if they return back to revolt insted of changing their "wild behaviour". The PM added that the Maoists will be reduced to ashes as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) of Sri Lanka if they again resort to another revolt.
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January - 8 
Hours after agreeing to join a high-level political mechanism, which is widely seen as a breakthrough in the efforts to find an outlet to the protracted political impasse, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda warned that his party wou
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Hours after agreeing to join a high-level political mechanism, which is widely seen as a breakthrough in the efforts to find an outlet to the protracted political impasse, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda warned that his party would launch 'people's revolt' if the country does not get a new constitution on time and the peace process gets derailed, reports Nepal News. Addressing a programme organised by the local civil society in Biratnagar in the afternoon of January 8, Prachanda said Nepali people would take to the streets if a scenario, which might derail the peace process and scuttle the constitutional-making drive, is created in the country. He added that the parties should be careful not to invite such a scenario. Prachanda also raised objection to Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal's statement on January 7 that the Maoists would face the fate of the Tamil Tigers of Sri Lanka if they continued to engage on violence and intimation. Speaking at the same programme, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) chairman Jhala Nath Khanal stressed the need for consensus among the parties to write new constitution and conclude the peace process. Likewise, Nepali Congress vice-president and parliamentary leader Ram Chandra Poudel said peace process should be the main priority at the moment. Alluding to the recent statements of the Maoist leaders, Poudel maintained that the threat of power capturing and ethnicity-based federalism will not help the peace process.
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January - 8 
The CPN-Maoist-led by Matrika Yadav claimed on January 8 that the disqualified combatants who were discharged from the UN-monitored cantonments have joined the party. The breakaway faction of the Unified CPN-Maoist made such claims amid a function in Dhankuta District, a day after the discharge of d
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The CPN-Maoist-led by Matrika Yadav claimed on January 8 that the disqualified combatants who were discharged from the UN-monitored cantonments have joined the party. The breakaway faction of the Unified CPN-Maoist made such claims amid a function in Dhankuta District, a day after the discharge of disqualified Maoist combatants began. CPN-Maoist District secretary Sudarshan said that there has been an increasing trend among the former rebel fighters to walk out of the cantonments and join the party. The Matrika-led Maoist had postponed its plan to make public its "people’s army" as announced earlier. Sudarshan said the army publicising programme would be held on February 7. According to a source, the pre-announced programme was put off for now as the party was making preparations to recruit the disqualified combatants discharged from the cantonments.
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January - 11 
President Ram Baran Yadav hailed the formation of the High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) calling it a positive step towards peace process and a timely constitution, on January 11, reports Nepal News. "In the present context, the formation of high level mechanism is a positive step for forging con
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President Ram Baran Yadav hailed the formation of the High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) calling it a positive step towards peace process and a timely constitution, on January 11, reports Nepal News. "In the present context, the formation of high level mechanism is a positive step for forging consensus among the parties for peace process and a timely constitution," President Yadav told Annapurna daily.
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January - 11 
Tharu Kalyankari Sabha (TKS), a representative body of different organisations of indigenous Tharus, took a strong exception to the preliminary draft of new constitution prepared by the Constitutional Committee (CC), saying the draft has grossly undermined the voices of the indigenous communities, D
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Tharu Kalyankari Sabha (TKS), a representative body of different organisations of indigenous Tharus, took a strong exception to the preliminary draft of new constitution prepared by the Constitutional Committee (CC), saying the draft has grossly undermined the voices of the indigenous communities, Dalits and religious minorities such as Muslims. Issuing a press statement, TKS General Secretary Raj Kumar Lekhi said the draft prepared by the CC prioritised the concerns of Madhesis while ignoring the rights of the indigenous communities and other minorities. "The draft is an attempt towards imposing hill-centric Brahmanism," reads the statement.
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January - 13 
The United Nations (UN) has stated that Nepal's peace process has remained largely stalled over the past three months, with tensions and mistrusts between the Unified CPN-Maoist, the Government and the Army threatening its very survival, reports Nepal News. Tabling the latest quarterly report on Nep
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The United Nations (UN) has stated that Nepal's peace process has remained largely stalled over the past three months, with tensions and mistrusts between the Unified CPN-Maoist, the Government and the Army threatening its very survival, reports Nepal News. Tabling the latest quarterly report on Nepal's peace process at the UN Security Council (UNSC) in New York on January 13, Secretary General (UNSG) Ban Ki-moon warned that peace process could collapse as the major disagreements that have brought the peace process close to a standstill remain unresolved.
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January - 15 
The Nepal Army (NA) refuted the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist’s (Unified CPN-Maoist) claim that NA brought a large quantity of arms and ammunition from India through the Sunauli border in the night of January 14, reports Nepal New. The NA said that vehicles, brought with Indian support, we
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The Nepal Army (NA) refuted the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist’s (Unified CPN-Maoist) claim that NA brought a large quantity of arms and ammunition from India through the Sunauli border in the night of January 14, reports Nepal New. The NA said that vehicles, brought with Indian support, were empty. Bam Dev Chhetri, Unified CPN-Maoist central committee member and sub-incharge of its Awadh Madhes Rajya Samiti, organised a press conference in Butwal on January 15 and accused the Government of breaching the Comprehensive Peace Agreement by importing the arms. Chhetri said that 30 trucks loaded with INSAS Rifles and bullets, 50 trucks and eight Jeeps with green (allocated for tourism related industry) unmarked number plates, four Mahindra Jeeps, two ambulances, one fire brigade and one crane have entered Nepal through Sunauli border in the night and are kept at the no. 22 Brigade of Nepal Army in Butwal. Army officers said that they received the vehicles from India as part of military aid, but none of them contained guns and bullets. We had already informed the Joint Monitoring Coordination Committee (JMCC) on arms and army about the vehicles, said Major Ashok Gurung of NA's Public Relations Department. The JMCC also includes representative from the Maoists.
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January - 17 
According to Nepal News, Nepal Army (NA) has concluded that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) has not renounced its military character and that its youth wing, the Young Communist League (YCL) is more dangerous to the ongoing peace process than the combatants staying i
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According to Nepal News, Nepal Army (NA) has concluded that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) has not renounced its military character and that its youth wing, the Young Communist League (YCL) is more dangerous to the ongoing peace process than the combatants staying in cantonments, Kantipur Online reported. “The activities going on at local level is in line with Maoist chairman's recent expression that the party's final goal is to capture state power by people's revolt,” said a Major General present at the meeting, adding, “This can be a threat to the peace process.”
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January - 17 
Inaugurating a two-day seminar of peace committees Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Rakam Chemjong said the Government would hold talks with only those outfits that have political objectives. The minister maintained that the recently introduced Special Security Strategy will deal with non-polit
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Inaugurating a two-day seminar of peace committees Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Rakam Chemjong said the Government would hold talks with only those outfits that have political objectives. The minister maintained that the recently introduced Special Security Strategy will deal with non-political groups, namely criminal and non-political outfits of the Terai and eastern hills.
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January - 19 
Kantipuronline reports that Nepal Defense Minister Bidhya Devi Bhandari on January 19 said all the decisions Prime Minister (PM) makes cannot be implemented, and that her ministry does not have any obligation to integrate the Maoist combatants into the Nepal Army (NA). Expressing her dissatisfaction
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Kantipuronline reports that Nepal Defense Minister Bidhya Devi Bhandari on January 19 said all the decisions Prime Minister (PM) makes cannot be implemented, and that her ministry does not have any obligation to integrate the Maoist combatants into the Nepal Army (NA). Expressing her dissatisfaction over not including the Defense Ministry and NA representatives in the special committee formed for the army integration, Bhandari argued that since it was not mentioned in the Comprehensive Peace Accord and the integration of former Maoist fighter into the national army was not compulsory even if the army integration special committee decides to do so. She also reiterated to fill up 95,753 vacancies in the NA.
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January - 19 
Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda warned that the party will resort to war if the incumbent Government tries to derail the peace process. Saying that his party has maintained restraint, the Maoist Chairman added that there will be no alternative to returning to war if the Government t
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Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda warned that the party will resort to war if the incumbent Government tries to derail the peace process. Saying that his party has maintained restraint, the Maoist Chairman added that there will be no alternative to returning to war if the Government tries to derail the peace process. Prachanda said so while speaking at a programme in Khalanga in Salyan District on January 19 (today).
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January - 20 
The Government on January 20 clarified that Defence Minister Bidhya Bhandari's remark on the issue of army integration was entirely her own and not an official position of the Government. Talking to media-persons after a meeting of the cabinet, information minister and Government spokesperson Shanka
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The Government on January 20 clarified that Defence Minister Bidhya Bhandari's remark on the issue of army integration was entirely her own and not an official position of the Government. Talking to media-persons after a meeting of the cabinet, information minister and Government spokesperson Shankar Pokharel said that the Government is committed to the ongoing peace process. On January 19, minister Bhandari opposed the Maoist demand for bulk integration of their combatants into Nepal Army, and demanded representation of her ministry and the Army if any decision has to be made regarding the issue of army integration.
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January - 20 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) leaders took a serious exception to the defense minister's remark, warning that they will have to opt out of the Army Integration Special Committee if the Government doesn't condemn her views.
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) leaders took a serious exception to the defense minister's remark, warning that they will have to opt out of the Army Integration Special Committee if the Government doesn't condemn her views.
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January - 24 
Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal said that Maoist combatants who want to be integrated in the Nepal Army (NA) should give up their affiliation with the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-M) and vow that they will not politicise the Army, reports Nepal News.
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Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal said that Maoist combatants who want to be integrated in the Nepal Army (NA) should give up their affiliation with the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-M) and vow that they will not politicise the Army, reports Nepal News.
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January - 29 
Central committee member of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Former Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka said at a press meet in Narayangarh on January 29 that the party is in need to form an armed youth squad, reports Kantipuronline.
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Central committee member of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Former Home Minister Khum Bahadur Khadka said at a press meet in Narayangarh on January 29 that the party is in need to form an armed youth squad, reports Kantipuronline.
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January - 30 
NC acting President Sushil Koirala on January 30 (today) said that the Maoist combatants can not be integrated in the Nepal Army (NA).
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NC acting President Sushil Koirala on January 30 (today) said that the Maoist combatants can not be integrated in the Nepal Army (NA).
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January - 31 
The Unified CPN-Maoist decided that the party will announce its further protests only after holding discussion with newly formed High-Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) about their demands. Earlier in the morning, the Maoist Standing Committee had said that the party would announce its fifth phase of
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The Unified CPN-Maoist decided that the party will announce its further protests only after holding discussion with newly formed High-Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) about their demands. Earlier in the morning, the Maoist Standing Committee had said that the party would announce its fifth phase of protests later in the day. Maoist spokesperson Dinanath Sharma said that the party's meeting slated for February 2 would decide about the party's further course of protest programmes.
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February - 1 
According to Nepal News, the Subedi faction of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified (CPN- Unified) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) have decided to merge during a meeting between the two parties on February 1. In a joint press release, Unified CPN-Maoist vice chairman
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According to Nepal News, the Subedi faction of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified (CPN- Unified) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) have decided to merge during a meeting between the two parties on February 1. In a joint press release, Unified CPN-Maoist vice chairman Mohan Baidhya and CPN-Unified chairman Naba Raj Subedi stated, “We have agreed to unite feeling the necessity of unity and polarisation of revolutionary and ideological forces”. The report adds that erstwhile Masal group of the CPN-Unified had merged with erstwhile CPN-Maoist to form the present Unified CPN-Maoist
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February - 1 
Kantipuronline report that the ruling parties on February 1 called the main opposition Unified CPN-Maoist not to use the People's Liberation Army fighters residing in the UN-monitored cantonments in any programme that will be organised to mark the 14th anniversary of the People's War to be held on
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Kantipuronline report that the ruling parties on February 1 called the main opposition Unified CPN-Maoist not to use the People's Liberation Army fighters residing in the UN-monitored cantonments in any programme that will be organised to mark the 14th anniversary of the People's War to be held on February 14. "The combatants are now under the chain of command of the government. So we call the Maoists not use them to mark the anniversary of the people's war," said Nepal’s Minister for Information and Communication Shankar Pokharel.
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February - 1 
The Unified CPN-Maoist declared peoples' revolt implausible in Nepal, reports Himalayan Times. The Unified CPN-Maoist vice-chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha alias Prakash said, “We have decided to be prepared for peoples’ revolt only if the anti-reactionary forces dare to derail the peace process and d
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The Unified CPN-Maoist declared peoples' revolt implausible in Nepal, reports Himalayan Times. The Unified CPN-Maoist vice-chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha alias Prakash said, “We have decided to be prepared for peoples’ revolt only if the anti-reactionary forces dare to derail the peace process and dismiss the Constituent Assembly.” The Unified CPN-Maoist secretary C. P. Gajurel alias Gaurav said, “We will not opt for harsh movements but we would deploy people to create awareness about national independence and civilian supremacy.” He, however, maintained that the standing committee meeting would finalise the protest plan on February 3 (tomorrow).
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February - 3 
Unified CPN-Maoist vice chairman, Baburam Bhattarai, dismissed the demand for State Restructuring Commission, reports Nepal News. Bhattarai said, "There is no point demanding such a commission at this time." He mentioned, "No commission can be above the Constituent Assembly." The parties that oppos
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Unified CPN-Maoist vice chairman, Baburam Bhattarai, dismissed the demand for State Restructuring Commission, reports Nepal News. Bhattarai said, "There is no point demanding such a commission at this time." He mentioned, "No commission can be above the Constituent Assembly." The parties that opposed the Maoist proposal to set up a restructuring commission much earlier are pointlessly making this demand now, he added.
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February - 4 
According to Nepal News the Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda declared in a press conference in Koteshwar in Kathmandu District to limit his party’s fifth phase agitation to people’s mobilisation only expecting the High Level Political Mechanism to address the demands it h
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According to Nepal News the Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda declared in a press conference in Koteshwar in Kathmandu District to limit his party’s fifth phase agitation to people’s mobilisation only expecting the High Level Political Mechanism to address the demands it has been raising. Dahal mentioned, “We have not brought any aggressive protest programmes with an expectation that the mechanism will take necessary steps to end the current political deadlock. If the mechanism, too, disregards our demands we will resort to very intensive protest programmes.”
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February - 5 
Unified CPN-Maoist Vice-Chairman, Mohan Baidya alias Kiran, said that the High-Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) has got the power to change the Government, according to Kantipuronline. The mechanism comprising of the top leaders from the major three parties are capable enough to logically conclude t
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Unified CPN-Maoist Vice-Chairman, Mohan Baidya alias Kiran, said that the High-Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) has got the power to change the Government, according to Kantipuronline. The mechanism comprising of the top leaders from the major three parties are capable enough to logically conclude the ongoing peace and constitution drafting process and it has also got the guts to change the Government, he added. Baidya’s statement came at a time when some leaders from the incumbent coalition have questioned HLPM and its activities saying that the mechanism was concentrating more on changing the Government rather than defusing the political deadlock. However, Deputy Prime Minister Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar challenged the very statement of Baidya when he said that the HLPM holds no legal rights to change the Government.
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February - 6 
Khambuwan National Front (KNF) warned on February 6 to launch an arm conflict if the Government fails to establish a separate State of Khambuwan, reports Kantipuronline. The Front also flayed the proposal of Constituent Assembly’s Committee for Restructuring of the State and Devolution of State Powe
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Khambuwan National Front (KNF) warned on February 6 to launch an arm conflict if the Government fails to establish a separate State of Khambuwan, reports Kantipuronline. The Front also flayed the proposal of Constituent Assembly’s Committee for Restructuring of the State and Devolution of State Power on federal model, claiming that the draft was baseless and introduced without any preparation. The KNF President, R.K. Khambu, also demanded State restructuring on the basis of nationality, culture and historical realities.
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February - 7 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Vice Chairman Bamdev Gautam on February 7 claimed that with the kind of preparations so far there was no way the new constitution would be promulgated on the slated timeframe of May 28. He relented that political squabble among the big part
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Vice Chairman Bamdev Gautam on February 7 claimed that with the kind of preparations so far there was no way the new constitution would be promulgated on the slated timeframe of May 28. He relented that political squabble among the big parties, including the CPN-UML, was hindering the constitution writing process. “This bickering among the parties drove the country to the point where we are unable to deliver the new constitution on time,” he said.
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February - 8 
Chairman of Terai outfit Madhes Mukti Tigers (MMT) Raman Singh in Saptari District on February 8 declared that his group was ready to hold talks with the Government if the latter creates a suitable environment, reports Kantipuronline. Singh said his outfit was ready to sit for talks if the governmen
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Chairman of Terai outfit Madhes Mukti Tigers (MMT) Raman Singh in Saptari District on February 8 declared that his group was ready to hold talks with the Government if the latter creates a suitable environment, reports Kantipuronline. Singh said his outfit was ready to sit for talks if the government stopped taking action against its cadres.
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February - 10 
Deputy Prime Minister Sujata Koirala said in Biratnagar District that High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) was formed not to topple the Government but to cooperate with it, and to defuse the political deadlock.
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Deputy Prime Minister Sujata Koirala said in Biratnagar District that High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) was formed not to topple the Government but to cooperate with it, and to defuse the political deadlock.
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February - 10 
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal on February 10 accused the United Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) of taking ‘undue advantages’ of its combatants confined in United Nations-monitored cantonments, repots Kantipuronline. He mentioned that not all the qualified Maoist fighters are
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Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal on February 10 accused the United Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) of taking ‘undue advantages’ of its combatants confined in United Nations-monitored cantonments, repots Kantipuronline. He mentioned that not all the qualified Maoist fighters are living in the cantonment as a flock of them has left the camps just like the disqualified lot prior to the formal discharge. “The Maoist party has been taking salaries of those absent from the cantonment,” he added.
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February - 11 
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said that the new constitution will be promulgated on time at any cost. Adding to this, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist Chairman Jhalanath Khanal mentioned that the political deadlock should be resolved in a package.
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Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said that the new constitution will be promulgated on time at any cost. Adding to this, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist Chairman Jhalanath Khanal mentioned that the political deadlock should be resolved in a package.
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February - 11 
The Chairman of the Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on February 11 warned that the president’s post will be defunct first, if the country fails to get the constitution on time, reports Kantipuronline. He also opposed leaders’ views that t
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The Chairman of the Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on February 11 warned that the president’s post will be defunct first, if the country fails to get the constitution on time, reports Kantipuronline. He also opposed leaders’ views that the tenure of Constituent Assembly could be prolonged in case the new constitution was not written on time.
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February - 14 
Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal on February 14 said that Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda’s ambiguous statements have raised doubts over timely promulgation of the new constitution despite the Government’s hard-won effort. While saying that the top priority of the Government
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Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal on February 14 said that Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda’s ambiguous statements have raised doubts over timely promulgation of the new constitution despite the Government’s hard-won effort. While saying that the top priority of the Government is to establish lasting peace in the country by accomplishing the tasks of Army integration and constitution promulgation, the PM accused Unified CPN-Maoist of being the major obstacle in statute drafting.
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February - 15 
The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman Jhalanath Khanal said that the High-Level Political Mechanism (HLPM), of which he is a member, failed to diffuse the political crisis in the country, reports Kantipuronline.
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The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman Jhalanath Khanal said that the High-Level Political Mechanism (HLPM), of which he is a member, failed to diffuse the political crisis in the country, reports Kantipuronline.
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February - 15 
The Unified CPN-Maoist vice chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha dismissed the stance of ruling political parties that integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants should be done before the promulgation of the constitution. “Army integration cannot happen before promulgation of the constitution. Th
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The Unified CPN-Maoist vice chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha dismissed the stance of ruling political parties that integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants should be done before the promulgation of the constitution. “Army integration cannot happen before promulgation of the constitution. This [integration before constitution] is a conspiracy of reactionaries,” he said, adding,” Their daydream will never come true.” He also claimed that ‘army integration’ means integration of all the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) members into the army.
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February - 18 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Vice Chairman Baburam Bhattarai warned that serious consequences may arise if the salaries of the Maoist combatants are stopped by the Government, reports Kantipuronline. Talking to United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Chief Karen L
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Vice Chairman Baburam Bhattarai warned that serious consequences may arise if the salaries of the Maoist combatants are stopped by the Government, reports Kantipuronline. Talking to United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Chief Karen Landgren, Bhattarai said it will be a breach of Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) if the Government takes such step.
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February - 18 
Unified CPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda said peace process and the constitution-drafting are the main priorities of his party at the moment, asking his party cadres to be focused on these twin agendas, reports Nepal News. Saying that the coming three months would mark a very c
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Unified CPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda said peace process and the constitution-drafting are the main priorities of his party at the moment, asking his party cadres to be focused on these twin agendas, reports Nepal News. Saying that the coming three months would mark a very critical phase, Dahal said the 'revolution' waged by the Maoist party would soon take a decisive turn.
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February - 19 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala, also a Nepali Congress (NC) leader, warned on February 19 to withdraw her party’s support to the incumbent coalition Government if the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) did not correct its modus operandi. “The UML a
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala, also a Nepali Congress (NC) leader, warned on February 19 to withdraw her party’s support to the incumbent coalition Government if the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) did not correct its modus operandi. “The UML are leading the government in a unilateral way,” Koirala said adding, “The NC has already thought about pulling back its support if the UML did not correct its ways.” Speaking at a programme in Banepa of Kavre District, the Deputy Prime Minister said that the NC could lead the nation even by sitting in the opposition.
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February - 21 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda ruled out timely statute under the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)-led Govt. Speaking at an inaugural function of National Tharu Festival in Nawalparasi District, Pr
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda ruled out timely statute under the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)-led Govt. Speaking at an inaugural function of National Tharu Festival in Nawalparasi District, Prachanda claimed the statute could be drafted within the stipulated time frame and there would be sustainable peace in the country only if a Government under their leadership was formed. He also opined that the country was brimming with trouble due to lack of consensus among the political parties.
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February - 22 
Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Kul Bahadur Gurung said on February 22 that the Maoist leaders are not positive towards the High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM). The NC leader also said that his party has not prepared any groundwork to form a Maoist-led Government.
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Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Kul Bahadur Gurung said on February 22 that the Maoist leaders are not positive towards the High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM). The NC leader also said that his party has not prepared any groundwork to form a Maoist-led Government.
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February - 22 
Peace Minister Rakam Chemjong on February 22 declared that the Government would determine the number of Maoist combatants to be integrated into the national army taking into account the number of weapons verified by the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN). As per the UNMIN records, the number of
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Peace Minister Rakam Chemjong on February 22 declared that the Government would determine the number of Maoist combatants to be integrated into the national army taking into account the number of weapons verified by the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN). As per the UNMIN records, the number of weapons with the Maoists is 3400. Though the Maoists are demanding integration of UNMIN-verified 19,602 combatants, the Government is reluctant to take up all of them in the Nepal Army. "Since UNMIN has verified only 3400 weapons of the Maoists, the same number could only be integrated,” the peace minister said. Chemjong said that the government has the work plan of concluding the integration process within a month by applying the concept of “One combatant, one weapon”.
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February - 22 
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal mentioned on February 22 that the constitutional bodies' positions remained vacant due to the absence of Unified CPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal at the Constitutional Council (CC) meeting, reports Kantipuronline. The prime minister said that the leader of mai
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Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal mentioned on February 22 that the constitutional bodies' positions remained vacant due to the absence of Unified CPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal at the Constitutional Council (CC) meeting, reports Kantipuronline. The prime minister said that the leader of main opposition party never showed up at the CC meeting when at least six—of the seven—members should attend it to move ahead.
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February - 23 
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal urged the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Unified CPN-Maoist) on February 23 not to put obstacle on the roadmap set by the Constituent Assembly (CA) to promulgate the new constitution by May 28, 2010, reports Nepal News. He mentioned that the current coalition Gov
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Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal urged the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Unified CPN-Maoist) on February 23 not to put obstacle on the roadmap set by the Constituent Assembly (CA) to promulgate the new constitution by May 28, 2010, reports Nepal News. He mentioned that the current coalition Government is committed to peace process and timely constitution. Dismissing calls for extending CA's tenure by next six months, he said CA does not need additional time to write the constitution.
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February - 23 
The Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L) called for an end to political deadlock in the country. The MJF-L also asked the Government to implement the eight-point agreement that was concluded with the Madhesi parties in February 2008. Similarly, in terms of the new constitution, the party ment
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The Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L) called for an end to political deadlock in the country. The MJF-L also asked the Government to implement the eight-point agreement that was concluded with the Madhesi parties in February 2008. Similarly, in terms of the new constitution, the party mentioned that the constitution must be promulgated on time by taking the Unified-CPN-Maoists in confidence. “If the statute is not formed within the deadline, then the three major parties will be responsible for that,” it added.
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February - 24 
Nepali Janata Dal (NJD) said that it was withdrawing its support to the main opposition Unified CPN-Maoist. Saying that the party has lost faith in the Maoists, NJD’s leader Hari Charan Saha informed about the party’s decision to formally withdraw its support to the Maoists at a press meet in Birgun
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Nepali Janata Dal (NJD) said that it was withdrawing its support to the main opposition Unified CPN-Maoist. Saying that the party has lost faith in the Maoists, NJD’s leader Hari Charan Saha informed about the party’s decision to formally withdraw its support to the Maoists at a press meet in Birgunj of Parsa District.
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February - 24 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said that the new constitution would not be promulgated until there is a national unity Government led by his party, reports Nepal News.
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said that the new constitution would not be promulgated until there is a national unity Government led by his party, reports Nepal News.
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February - 25 
The Communist Party of Nepal-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-ML) General Secretary C. P. Mainali on February 25 ruled out the possibility of drafting the new constitution within 90 days, reports Kantipuronline. The CPN-ML leader accused the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) of delay
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The Communist Party of Nepal-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-ML) General Secretary C. P. Mainali on February 25 ruled out the possibility of drafting the new constitution within 90 days, reports Kantipuronline. The CPN-ML leader accused the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) of delaying the constitution drafting.
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February - 26 
Senior Nepali Congress (NC) leader and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said that the Young Communist League (YCL) should be dismantled at the earliest possible, reports Himalayan Times. Deuba accused that the Maoist paramilitary force was continuing illegal activities throughout the country
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Senior Nepali Congress (NC) leader and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said that the Young Communist League (YCL) should be dismantled at the earliest possible, reports Himalayan Times. Deuba accused that the Maoist paramilitary force was continuing illegal activities throughout the country.
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February - 26 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said on February 26 that the country needs “the final revolt” to write a new constitution in favour of poor people, reports Kantipuronline. Speaking at the inaugural of a ‘martyrs’ memorial gat
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said on February 26 that the country needs “the final revolt” to write a new constitution in favour of poor people, reports Kantipuronline. Speaking at the inaugural of a ‘martyrs’ memorial gate’ set up by the Unified CPN-Maoist District committee in Damauli District Prachanda remarked that if anyone dares to corner the Maoists, the people will wreck havoc against the current Government.
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March - 2 
Secretary of the Unified CPN-Maoist Chandra Prasad Gajurel said that their party would not participate in the Government on conditions put forth by other parties, reports Himalayan Times. Inaugurating the first District conference of ‘Martyrs' family in Sindhulimadhi, Gajurel said, "Maoists will nev
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Secretary of the Unified CPN-Maoist Chandra Prasad Gajurel said that their party would not participate in the Government on conditions put forth by other parties, reports Himalayan Times. Inaugurating the first District conference of ‘Martyrs' family in Sindhulimadhi, Gajurel said, "Maoists will never accept those conditions set forth by other parties," adding that submitting to conditions set by the CPN-UML and the NC for a Government under their leadership would amount to sheer disrespect for people's war and sacrifice made by the ‘martyrs’.
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March - 2 
The Defense Minister Bidhya Devi Bhandari on March 2 accused the Unified CPN-Maoist of breaching the peace accord by involving in the game to topple Government instead of focusing on constitution drafting, reports Kantipuronline.
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The Defense Minister Bidhya Devi Bhandari on March 2 accused the Unified CPN-Maoist of breaching the peace accord by involving in the game to topple Government instead of focusing on constitution drafting, reports Kantipuronline.
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March - 3 
Himalayan Times reports that the Standing Committee member of the ruling CPN-UML K. P. Sharma Oli said in Chitwan District that the cases of shootings on the media persons was a legacy of the Maoist insurgency.
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Himalayan Times reports that the Standing Committee member of the ruling CPN-UML K. P. Sharma Oli said in Chitwan District that the cases of shootings on the media persons was a legacy of the Maoist insurgency.
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March - 4 
The Vice-President of the Unified CPN-Maoist Baburam Bhattarai said on March 4 that all United Nations verified combatants must be integrated for new constitution. He mentioned that the new constitution wont' be drafted unless all 19,000 Maoist combatants verified by the United Nation’s Mission in N
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The Vice-President of the Unified CPN-Maoist Baburam Bhattarai said on March 4 that all United Nations verified combatants must be integrated for new constitution. He mentioned that the new constitution wont' be drafted unless all 19,000 Maoist combatants verified by the United Nation’s Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) are integrated.
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March - 5 
The Chairman of the main opposition party Unified CPN-Maoist Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda said that the country could get the constitution with the two-third majority of leftists in the Constituent Assembly if they could be united. "It’s possible to make a single communist centre through ideol
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The Chairman of the main opposition party Unified CPN-Maoist Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda said that the country could get the constitution with the two-third majority of leftists in the Constituent Assembly if they could be united. "It’s possible to make a single communist centre through ideological and political struggle," he added.
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March - 5 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara on March 5 said that conflict existed mainly within four major political parties in the Constituent Assembly, reports Himalayan Times. He added that "Conflict is underway between regressive, status-quoists
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara on March 5 said that conflict existed mainly within four major political parties in the Constituent Assembly, reports Himalayan Times. He added that "Conflict is underway between regressive, status-quoists, progressive and transformers". "We are for pro-people and progressive statute," he asserted.
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March - 7 
Minister for Information and Communication Shanker Pokharel claimed that the Maoists are preparing for another revolt instead of focusing their energy in constitution making task, reports Nepal News. He also said that the Maoists are the "source" of guns and weapons that has led to increase in crime
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Minister for Information and Communication Shanker Pokharel claimed that the Maoists are preparing for another revolt instead of focusing their energy in constitution making task, reports Nepal News. He also said that the Maoists are the "source" of guns and weapons that has led to increase in crime and other law and order problems in the country.
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March - 9 
Chairman of the main opposition party Unified CPN-Maoist Prachanda on March 9 expressed his hope of drafting the new statute in the given time frame of May 28. Speaking to journalists after a meeting of Constitutional Committee (CC), Prachanda said that it is possible to complete the new statute if
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Chairman of the main opposition party Unified CPN-Maoist Prachanda on March 9 expressed his hope of drafting the new statute in the given time frame of May 28. Speaking to journalists after a meeting of Constitutional Committee (CC), Prachanda said that it is possible to complete the new statute if a consensus is forged between the political parties.
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March - 9 
The IM cadres from Nepal had conducted a reccee of the Kolkata city around four months ago, say intelligence officers who are interrogating Salman. However, Salman has told Police that Kolkata is very much on the terror radar, say sources. A few weeks ago, IM operatives had visited Kolkata to activa
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The IM cadres from Nepal had conducted a reccee of the Kolkata city around four months ago, say intelligence officers who are interrogating Salman. However, Salman has told Police that Kolkata is very much on the terror radar, say sources. A few weeks ago, IM operatives had visited Kolkata to activate their sleeper cells.
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March - 10 
According to Kantipuronline report, the visiting United Nations Under Secretary General for Political Affairs B. Lynn Pascoe said on March 10 that the Nepal’s peace process has become vulnerable. Pascoe is scheduled to meet various leaders including Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified C
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According to Kantipuronline report, the visiting United Nations Under Secretary General for Political Affairs B. Lynn Pascoe said on March 10 that the Nepal’s peace process has become vulnerable. Pascoe is scheduled to meet various leaders including Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda and Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal.
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March - 10 
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has reiterated that integration and rehabilitation of cantoned Maoist fighters should be completed before the promulgation of the constitution.
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Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has reiterated that integration and rehabilitation of cantoned Maoist fighters should be completed before the promulgation of the constitution.
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March - 11 
Visiting United Nations Under Secretary General B. Lynn Pascoe said on March 11 that the number of Maoist combatants will be kept confidential as it is essential for United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) to live up to its commitment to impartiality, reports Kantipuronline. He observed that both si
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Visiting United Nations Under Secretary General B. Lynn Pascoe said on March 11 that the number of Maoist combatants will be kept confidential as it is essential for United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) to live up to its commitment to impartiality, reports Kantipuronline. He observed that both sides—the Government and the Maoists—to the Comprehensive Peace Accord have agreed to keep the information obtained by the UNMIN as a result of the registration process confidential.
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March - 12 
According to Kantipuronline, the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has decided to reorganise and reactivate its youth wing, Youth Force (YF), which the party had declared defunct in December 2008- six months after it was formed. Following intra-party disagreements and alleg
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According to Kantipuronline, the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has decided to reorganise and reactivate its youth wing, Youth Force (YF), which the party had declared defunct in December 2008- six months after it was formed. Following intra-party disagreements and allegations that YF cadre were involved in extortions, the party had asked YF to discontinue its activities. However, the YF had continued with its activities. The decision to reactivate YF was taken during the recently concluded Central Committee meeting of the party.
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March - 12 
Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Chhatra Man Singh Gurung on March 12 has made it clear that it will be difficult to integrate "politically indoctrinated" Maoist combatants into the Nepal Army in bulk, reports Nepal News. According to a statement issued by the Directorate of Public Relations of th
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Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Chhatra Man Singh Gurung on March 12 has made it clear that it will be difficult to integrate "politically indoctrinated" Maoist combatants into the Nepal Army in bulk, reports Nepal News. According to a statement issued by the Directorate of Public Relations of the Nepal Army, Gurung, said the Maoist combatants who come on an individual basis and meet the criteria for recruitment can be a part of the national Army.
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March - 12 
The Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) and Tharu organisations on March 12 announced their respective struggle plans to have their demands met by the Government, reports Himalayan Times. The MJF has claimed that they were forced to begin the second phase of their movement because the eight-point agreem
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The Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) and Tharu organisations on March 12 announced their respective struggle plans to have their demands met by the Government, reports Himalayan Times. The MJF has claimed that they were forced to begin the second phase of their movement because the eight-point agreement with the Government signed by the Joint Democratic Madheshi Front and a 22-point agreement signed with the MJF Nepal earlier have been ignored
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March - 13 
The United States (US) has ruled out taking the Unified CPN-Maoist off its terrorist list until the Maoists have completely renounced violence, reports Himalayan Times. In an interview with popular Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Robert Blak
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The United States (US) has ruled out taking the Unified CPN-Maoist off its terrorist list until the Maoists have completely renounced violence, reports Himalayan Times. In an interview with popular Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Robert Blake said on March 13, that the US would not in a hurry lift sanctions against the Maoists.
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March - 14 
The main opposition Unified CPN-Maoist is preparing to challenge the Madhav Kumar Nepal-led Government by tabling a no confidence motion against it at the Parliament. The Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda has met the top leadership of Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) seek
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The main opposition Unified CPN-Maoist is preparing to challenge the Madhav Kumar Nepal-led Government by tabling a no confidence motion against it at the Parliament. The Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda has met the top leadership of Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) seeking the latter's support in his party's campaign to find an alternative to the current Government. MJF leader Jaya Prakash Gupta confirmed that Dahal met the top leaders of the party to request for their support in the Maoist drive against the Government. However, as the Maoists make hefty preparation to float a no confidence motion against the Government, Minister for Information and Communication Shanker Pokharel has said that the Government will face the Maoist challenge in a strong manner.
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March - 16 
Due to intra-party differences, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) has decided not to table a no-confidence motion against the government for now, said party leaders, adding the party is considering whether to call for the special session of the parliament.
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Due to intra-party differences, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) has decided not to table a no-confidence motion against the government for now, said party leaders, adding the party is considering whether to call for the special session of the parliament.
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March - 17 
Secretary of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Post Bahadur Bogati, on March 17 said that his party would give more priority to consensus-building in a last ditch effort to pave way for a Maoist led national unity Government than lodge no-confidence motion to topple it, re
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Secretary of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Post Bahadur Bogati, on March 17 said that his party would give more priority to consensus-building in a last ditch effort to pave way for a Maoist led national unity Government than lodge no-confidence motion to topple it, reports Nepal News. He added that they would topple the Government "under any circumstances" if political consensus remains elusive.
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March - 17 
The Minister for Information and Communications Shankar Pokharel said that a new leadership for the Government could be possible if the Unified CPN-Maoist changed itself into a civilian party, reports Himalayan Times.
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The Minister for Information and Communications Shankar Pokharel said that a new leadership for the Government could be possible if the Unified CPN-Maoist changed itself into a civilian party, reports Himalayan Times.
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March - 18 
Ram Kumari Jhakri, President of All Nepal National Free Students Union (ANNFSU), a student wing of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) party, on March 18 accused the United Nation’s Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) of trying to incite tension between the political parties and bei
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Ram Kumari Jhakri, President of All Nepal National Free Students Union (ANNFSU), a student wing of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) party, on March 18 accused the United Nation’s Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) of trying to incite tension between the political parties and being "the Maoist party's spokesperson", reports Nepal News.
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March - 21 
Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on March 21 said that qualified Maoist combatants could be integrated in different security bodies, reports Himalayan Times. He said that it should not be made a matter of discussion as it is clearly mentioned about the rehabilitation of the Maoist combatants
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Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on March 21 said that qualified Maoist combatants could be integrated in different security bodies, reports Himalayan Times. He said that it should not be made a matter of discussion as it is clearly mentioned about the rehabilitation of the Maoist combatants in the Comprehensive Peace Accord.
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March - 24 
Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Rakam Chemjong said in Biratnagar District that the new constitution can be drafted on time only after the integration and rehabilitation process of the ex-Maoist combatants is completed, reports Himalayan Times. He also added that the new constitution could no
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Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Rakam Chemjong said in Biratnagar District that the new constitution can be drafted on time only after the integration and rehabilitation process of the ex-Maoist combatants is completed, reports Himalayan Times. He also added that the new constitution could not be promulgated until the Unified CPN-Maoist returns the seized properties, abandons the Para-military structure of YCL, and comes to terms on the integration of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) combatants.
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March - 24 
The Unified CPN-Maoist and Nepali Congress (NC) have staked claim over the leadership of the three-party High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) which was earlier headed by late NC president Girija Prasad Koirala, according to Nepal News. NC leaders said that the leadership of HLPM should remain withi
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The Unified CPN-Maoist and Nepali Congress (NC) have staked claim over the leadership of the three-party High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM) which was earlier headed by late NC president Girija Prasad Koirala, according to Nepal News. NC leaders said that the leadership of HLPM should remain within the NC while the Unified CPN-Maoist leaders said they should get it as theirs is the largest party.
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April - 1 
Nepal Police have seized 19 small arms since September 17, 2009 in the Kathmandu Valley, a Police official said on April 1, reports Himalayan Times. “Among the 19 small arms, eight have been seized from daily wage earners,” spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police Commissioner’s Office SSP Madhav Pr
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Nepal Police have seized 19 small arms since September 17, 2009 in the Kathmandu Valley, a Police official said on April 1, reports Himalayan Times. “Among the 19 small arms, eight have been seized from daily wage earners,” spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police Commissioner’s Office SSP Madhav Prasad Nepal said. “The weapons and ammunition include a Petoor Bertiand 27710 pistol, one magazine, four rounds of live 9mm bullets, a USA-made pistol with its magazine and three rounds of 9mm bullets, two rounds of OFU 7.62 bullets, two USA-7.62 bullets, another USA-made pistol with its magazine and a bullet, and a Riksar revolver,” the Commissioner added.
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April - 7 
As Nepal News reports, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) politburo member Gopal Kiranti has said, Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) lawmakers would be barred from Udaypur District as they had become an obstacle for the ne
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As Nepal News reports, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) politburo member Gopal Kiranti has said, Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) lawmakers would be barred from Udaypur District as they had become an obstacle for the new constitution. Speaking at a press conference organised by Revolutionary Journalists Association, Udaypur, on April 7, Kiranti said, NC and UML Constituent Assembly (CA) members will not be allowed in the districts. We will chase them away as they are creating a hurdle in the timely completion of the constitution writing process, he said. Further, the Unified CPN-Maoist politburo member Gopal Kirati said that his party will not allow the Government security personnel to enter the villages. Kirati, a former minister, said, “Security personnel obeying the orders of a Government neglected by people better stay off the villages.”
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April - 9 
Former Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Rookmangud Katawal on April 9 said in Lalitpur District that the Nepal Army would not remain silent if violence erupts in the nation after May 28, 2010, the deadline for the promulgation of the statute, reports Himalayan Times. "If somebody has made a bullet to targ
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Former Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Rookmangud Katawal on April 9 said in Lalitpur District that the Nepal Army would not remain silent if violence erupts in the nation after May 28, 2010, the deadline for the promulgation of the statute, reports Himalayan Times. "If somebody has made a bullet to target my head, I welcome it. I am ready to die for Nepali people," he said. Ostensibly referring to the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) plan of launching a people's revolt by bringing about a split in the Nepal Army, Katawal said, "Since the Nepal Army has been actively maintaining peace in the country for long, NA is not as weak as certain people think. Nobody can split it."
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April - 9 
Kantipuronline reports that chairman of Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) Upendra Yadav said that there is no alternative to the high level political consensus for constitution writing and completing the ongoing peace process.
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Kantipuronline reports that chairman of Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) Upendra Yadav said that there is no alternative to the high level political consensus for constitution writing and completing the ongoing peace process.
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April - 13 
CPN-UML chairman Jhalanath Khanal said in Rukum District that the current Government will continue until a new national consensus is formed. Khanal alleged that the main opposition party Unified CPN-Maoist is the main hurdle for drafting the new statute on time.
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CPN-UML chairman Jhalanath Khanal said in Rukum District that the current Government will continue until a new national consensus is formed. Khanal alleged that the main opposition party Unified CPN-Maoist is the main hurdle for drafting the new statute on time.
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April - 18 
Minister of State for Local Development Ganesh Bahadur Khadka said that the new constitution could not be promulgated prior to finalising the issue of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), according to Himalayan Times.
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Minister of State for Local Development Ganesh Bahadur Khadka said that the new constitution could not be promulgated prior to finalising the issue of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), according to Himalayan Times.
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April - 21 
Unified CPN-Maoist leader, C. P. Gajurel, has said that the ruling parties are conspiring to isolate his party by spreading rumours that the Maoists are providing "military training" to its cadres as well as commoners across the nation. "Ruling parties are conspiring to isolate us by spreading rumo
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Unified CPN-Maoist leader, C. P. Gajurel, has said that the ruling parties are conspiring to isolate his party by spreading rumours that the Maoists are providing "military training" to its cadres as well as commoners across the nation. "Ruling parties are conspiring to isolate us by spreading rumors about the party providing military training," he said at press meet organized by Revolutionary Journalists' Association in Itahari District.
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April - 22 
As Kantipuronline reports, the Deputy Prime Minister Bijay Kumar Gachhadar warned that the nation may head towards civil war if the Maoists do not stop their military trainings to their cadres.
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As Kantipuronline reports, the Deputy Prime Minister Bijay Kumar Gachhadar warned that the nation may head towards civil war if the Maoists do not stop their military trainings to their cadres.
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April - 25 
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said that he is ready to quit if the political parties come up with a consensus candidate other than Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda for the Prime Minister’s position, reports Nepal News.
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Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said that he is ready to quit if the political parties come up with a consensus candidate other than Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda for the Prime Minister’s position, reports Nepal News.
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April - 26 
Himalayan Times reports that the Young Communist League (YCL) has started its paramilitary patrolling across Jhapa District. According to Kochila State Committee member Amrit, YCL has been patrolling in places such as Damak, Birtamod, Bhadrapur and Dhulabari after 8 pm. "YCL started patrolling with
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Himalayan Times reports that the Young Communist League (YCL) has started its paramilitary patrolling across Jhapa District. According to Kochila State Committee member Amrit, YCL has been patrolling in places such as Damak, Birtamod, Bhadrapur and Dhulabari after 8 pm. "YCL started patrolling with the aim of minimising criminal activities, which have become rife in the district," he said. "It is a joint effort of youths against criminals." According to Amrit, the patrolling team will be handing over all persons it finds suspicious to the police. "We have directed our cadres to coordinate with the police," he said.
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April - 27 
According to Nepal News, Minister for Information and Communication Shankar Pokharel, who is also the Government's spokesperson, said the Nepal Army will be mobilised if the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) protests starting May 1 go out of control.
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According to Nepal News, Minister for Information and Communication Shankar Pokharel, who is also the Government's spokesperson, said the Nepal Army will be mobilised if the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) protests starting May 1 go out of control.
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April - 27 
Unified CPN-Maoist Vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai said the indefinite nationwide general strike that the party has announced to be observed from May 2 will be "entirely peaceful". He assured that his party doesn’t want to see the country reel under violence and mayhem again.
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Unified CPN-Maoist Vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai said the indefinite nationwide general strike that the party has announced to be observed from May 2 will be "entirely peaceful". He assured that his party doesn’t want to see the country reel under violence and mayhem again.
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April - 30 
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said that anything can happen in the country if the Maoists try to capture State powers through violent means. "If the peace process is hindered and the Maoists escalate and promote violence through their stir, the Government may take necessary steps to contain thei
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Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said that anything can happen in the country if the Maoists try to capture State powers through violent means. "If the peace process is hindered and the Maoists escalate and promote violence through their stir, the Government may take necessary steps to contain their violent activities," the PM said. "If the Maoists want to solve the problems, I would not hinder for the solution of the problems." Urging the Maoists to hold talks with the political parties to solve the problems, PM Nepal said, "I am ready to take initiatives if the Maoists want to solve the problems through dialogue and agreement."
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April - 30 
United Nations’ Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) chief Karin Landgren expressed her concern that despite peaceful intentions, "potential spoilers" of the peace process could provoke a clash. "I appeal to all parties and groups to exercise maximum restrain and underline that unity amongst the parties has bee
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United Nations’ Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) chief Karin Landgren expressed her concern that despite peaceful intentions, "potential spoilers" of the peace process could provoke a clash. "I appeal to all parties and groups to exercise maximum restrain and underline that unity amongst the parties has been driving force of the peace process and remains the best prospect for permanent peace in Nepal," Landgren said.
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May - 1 
Unified CPN-Maoist Vice Chairman Baburam Bhattarai has claimed that the party will bring more than 5,00,000 people into the streets during their May Day protests to be held in Khulla Manch, open air theatre, at Tudhikhel in Kathmandu on May 1. He said that thousands of Maoist volunteers will be depl
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Unified CPN-Maoist Vice Chairman Baburam Bhattarai has claimed that the party will bring more than 5,00,000 people into the streets during their May Day protests to be held in Khulla Manch, open air theatre, at Tudhikhel in Kathmandu on May 1. He said that thousands of Maoist volunteers will be deployed to manage the crowd to ensure that the mass demonstration of the party goes on smoothly.
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May - 2 
Unified CPN-Maoist vice chairman Baburam Bhattarai accused the present coalition Government of being major hindrance to the constitution drafting and peace process and said that his party will not call off its street protest until its demands are fulfilled.
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Unified CPN-Maoist vice chairman Baburam Bhattarai accused the present coalition Government of being major hindrance to the constitution drafting and peace process and said that his party will not call off its street protest until its demands are fulfilled.
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May - 3 
A meeting of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Nepali Congress (NC) ended inconclusively. Leaders told that a consensus could not be forged due to differences on the issue of army integration.
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A meeting of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Nepali Congress (NC) ended inconclusively. Leaders told that a consensus could not be forged due to differences on the issue of army integration.
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May - 4 
Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said the stir his party has launched will be intensified gradually. “The patience of people who have taken to streets is on the verge of breakdown”, he said, “So the agitation will be intensified."
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Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said the stir his party has launched will be intensified gradually. “The patience of people who have taken to streets is on the verge of breakdown”, he said, “So the agitation will be intensified."
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May - 5 
Unified CPN-Maoist Vice Chairman Mohan Baidya has said the nationwide general strike called by his party will continue unless there is an agreement on the its demands.
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Unified CPN-Maoist Vice Chairman Mohan Baidya has said the nationwide general strike called by his party will continue unless there is an agreement on the its demands.
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May - 6 
The UCPN-Maoist accused the ruling political parties of trying to incite violence by encouraging their cadres to defy the Maoist general strike. A meeting of the Maoist standing committee concluded that the ruling parties are intent on giving a violent turn to the 'peaceful' demonstrations and decid
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The UCPN-Maoist accused the ruling political parties of trying to incite violence by encouraging their cadres to defy the Maoist general strike. A meeting of the Maoist standing committee concluded that the ruling parties are intent on giving a violent turn to the 'peaceful' demonstrations and decided to put up tough resistance against those confronting the agitating party cadres. "We won't attack anybody but if we are attacked we will give tough answer," Maoist spokesperson Dina Nath Sharma said after the meeting. The Maoist standing committee's decision comes amid reports of the cadres of ruling parties, especially the CPN-UML and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (Loktantrik), clashing with the Maoist demonstrators to defy the general strike at different places. Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports said that UCPN-Maoist have formed an informal 'flying teams' comprising YCL cadres to take action against those protesting against or defying the strike. The said 'flying team' is said to have been given special instruction by the Maoist leadership to retaliate against those confronting with party cadres in order to defy the strike called by the party.
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May - 6 
The YCL accused the current "puppet" Government of being engaged in conspiracy to turn the ‘peaceful’ demonstration [organised by the party] violent by using what it called "vigilante" groups. In a press statement signed by YCL coordinator Ganesh Man Pun it said, "YCL Nepal will counter any move by
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The YCL accused the current "puppet" Government of being engaged in conspiracy to turn the ‘peaceful’ demonstration [organised by the party] violent by using what it called "vigilante" groups. In a press statement signed by YCL coordinator Ganesh Man Pun it said, "YCL Nepal will counter any move by vigilantes to defy the peaceful demonstration by the protestors." YCL also appealed to the youths not to become vigilantes falling into the words of handful of nefarious elements.
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May - 6 
United Nations General Secretary Ban Ki-moon has said Nepal’s peace process is at stake due to non-compliance with agreements in the past, according to Nepal News. In his latest report to the UN Security Council (UNSC) on Nepal’s peace process, Ban has said Nepal’s peace process is at stake due to s
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United Nations General Secretary Ban Ki-moon has said Nepal’s peace process is at stake due to non-compliance with agreements in the past, according to Nepal News. In his latest report to the UN Security Council (UNSC) on Nepal’s peace process, Ban has said Nepal’s peace process is at stake due to strong differences on some key issues of the peace process including integration and rehabilitation of Maoist, power sharing and the new constitution. Ban has said that the present crisis is a result of lack of confidence, inadequate political will, and poor implementation of the past agreements. Saying a solution can be found only with implementation of the agreements and dialogues, Ban urged the political parties to double their efforts to end the present impasse’. Ban expressed dissatisfaction over Nepal Government’s delay in taking a decision on United Nations Mission in Nepal’s (UNMIN) term extension and has requested the UNSC to respond positively if Nepal asks for UNMIN’s term extension. The Government’s letter about the term extension had not reached the UN headquarters at the time of the meeting.
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May - 7 
Unified CPN-Maoist vice chairman Baburam Bhattarai said his party "will have to find an alternative to the peaceful agitation", reports Nepal News. "We will have to change the ways if the Government continues of ignore the peaceful protests,” he said.
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Unified CPN-Maoist vice chairman Baburam Bhattarai said his party "will have to find an alternative to the peaceful agitation", reports Nepal News. "We will have to change the ways if the Government continues of ignore the peaceful protests,” he said.
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May - 9 
Chairman of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) Upendra Yadav said Prachanda should come up with an alternative if he fails to garner support in his bid to become the next Prime Minister. "He should come up with an alternative and shun his thinking that he is the only capable candidate," Yadav said.
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Chairman of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) Upendra Yadav said Prachanda should come up with an alternative if he fails to garner support in his bid to become the next Prime Minister. "He should come up with an alternative and shun his thinking that he is the only capable candidate," Yadav said.
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May - 9 
Unified CPN-Maoist turned down a request made by Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal to immediately come for dialogue to end the political deadlock, reports Kantipuronline. Prime Minister had dispatched a letter to Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on May 9, urging him to sit at the tal
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Unified CPN-Maoist turned down a request made by Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal to immediately come for dialogue to end the political deadlock, reports Kantipuronline. Prime Minister had dispatched a letter to Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on May 9, urging him to sit at the talks table. Reacting sharply to the Prime Minister’s letter, the Maoist Standing Committee (SC) meeting declared it would have no dialogue with the Government unless the Prime Minister quits.
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May - 10 
Deputy Prime Minister Sujata Koirala said a Government led by Unified CPN-Maoist is not possible until the integration and management of the Maoist combatants is completed. Talking to media persons at Biratnagar airport, Koirala urged UCPN-Maoist not to dream of changing the incumbent government unt
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Deputy Prime Minister Sujata Koirala said a Government led by Unified CPN-Maoist is not possible until the integration and management of the Maoist combatants is completed. Talking to media persons at Biratnagar airport, Koirala urged UCPN-Maoist not to dream of changing the incumbent government until the management and integration of the combatants concludes.
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May - 10 
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal's political advisor Raghuji Panta said the Prime Minister is not going to step down until there is an agreement on integration of Maoist combatants, reports Nepal News. Panta said there should be an agreement on the number of Maoist combatants before the Prime Mini
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Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal's political advisor Raghuji Panta said the Prime Minister is not going to step down until there is an agreement on integration of Maoist combatants, reports Nepal News. Panta said there should be an agreement on the number of Maoist combatants before the Prime Minister could mull his resignation. He added that the Prime Minister has no compulsion to resign just because the Unified CPN -Maoist stopped its protests.
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May - 10 
The Unified CPN-Maoist has decided to form a joint front with the political forces that stand in favour of secularism and national sovereignty. The Maoist Standing Committee (SC) meeting convened at party headquarters at Parisdanda in Kathmandu decided to constitute a joint front for statute draftin
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The Unified CPN-Maoist has decided to form a joint front with the political forces that stand in favour of secularism and national sovereignty. The Maoist Standing Committee (SC) meeting convened at party headquarters at Parisdanda in Kathmandu decided to constitute a joint front for statute drafting and the peace process, Maoist Spokesperson Dinanath Sharma said. "We have decided to join hands with the parties that stand for drafting of a new constitution based on secularism and federal republicanism," said Sharma.
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May - 10 
Unified CPN-Maoist Secretary Posta Bahadur Bogati said his party has not proposed an alternative candidate for Prime Minister if a new national unity Government is formed, reports Nepal News. Bogati refuted media reports that the party's standing committee meeting on May 10 decided to remain open fo
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Unified CPN-Maoist Secretary Posta Bahadur Bogati said his party has not proposed an alternative candidate for Prime Minister if a new national unity Government is formed, reports Nepal News. Bogati refuted media reports that the party's standing committee meeting on May 10 decided to remain open for an alternative to party chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal as prime ministerial candidate if a new Government is formed under Maoist leadership.
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May - 12 
Addressing the gathering of the intellectuals at the end of the interaction organised by Unified CPN-Maoist on May 12, Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said the critical issues behind delay in forging consensus is the concrete number of combatants that other parties have been demanding for integrati
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Addressing the gathering of the intellectuals at the end of the interaction organised by Unified CPN-Maoist on May 12, Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said the critical issues behind delay in forging consensus is the concrete number of combatants that other parties have been demanding for integration, reports Nepal News. He said, his party proposes to separate those willing to integrate and those willing to rehabilitate within one month so that number for integration can be worked out.
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May - 12 
Prachanda claimed that the merger of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is possible within four months. Addressing an interaction with intellectuals, industrialists, business community and members of the civil society, he said, “We’ll dismantle the barracks of the Young Communist League within fou
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Prachanda claimed that the merger of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is possible within four months. Addressing an interaction with intellectuals, industrialists, business community and members of the civil society, he said, “We’ll dismantle the barracks of the Young Communist League within four-five days. We are ready to break the relation of the party with the cantonments.”
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May - 12 
The major coalition allies—Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist and Leninist (CPN-UML)—said discussions on the new national Government can be made if the Unified CPN-Maoist fulfils the past agreements. In a two-party meeting held at NC central office at Sanepa in Kathma
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The major coalition allies—Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist and Leninist (CPN-UML)—said discussions on the new national Government can be made if the Unified CPN-Maoist fulfils the past agreements. In a two-party meeting held at NC central office at Sanepa in Kathmandu, the coalition partners decided to take initiatives to garner Maoists' support for the amendment of Interim Constitution, UML Chairman Jhalanath Khanal informed.
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May - 13 
As Nepal's political parties struggled to reach a compromise to end the standoff between the Government and the Unified Communist Party of India-Nepal (Unified CPN-Maoist), Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal a.k.a Prachanda on May 13 said he is ready to dissolve the party's paramilitary organisation, Y
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As Nepal's political parties struggled to reach a compromise to end the standoff between the Government and the Unified Communist Party of India-Nepal (Unified CPN-Maoist), Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal a.k.a Prachanda on May 13 said he is ready to dissolve the party's paramilitary organisation, Young Communist League (YCL), and facilitate the integration of its combatants with the Army, reports The Hindu. Prachanda, who is also the supreme commander of the Maoists' People's Liberation Army, said his party was ready to dissolve the paramilitary structure of the YCL, the youth wing of the party, within 4-5 days and integrate and rehabilitate the Maoist combatants within four months. "We'll dismantle the barracks of the Young Communist League within four-five days. We are ready to break the relation of the party with the cantonments," he said.
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May - 14 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala said that there would be no alternative left but to dissolve the Constituent Assembly (CA) if the Unified CPN-Maoist is not sincere towards the important task of constitution writing.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala said that there would be no alternative left but to dissolve the Constituent Assembly (CA) if the Unified CPN-Maoist is not sincere towards the important task of constitution writing.
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May - 14 
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said that he still hasn't seen any notable improvement in the violent nature of the Maoists and that because of this they can't be trusted. Prime M Nepal made the remark after visiting Min Bahadur Khadka, a school teacher in Okhaldhunga who is currently admitted at
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Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said that he still hasn't seen any notable improvement in the violent nature of the Maoists and that because of this they can't be trusted. Prime M Nepal made the remark after visiting Min Bahadur Khadka, a school teacher in Okhaldhunga who is currently admitted at the TU Teaching Hospital in the capital after being mercilessly beaten up by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) cadres.
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May - 15 
Nepali Congress (NC) acting president Sushil Koirala met Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda at the latter's residence in Nayabazaar, on May 15 (today) and discussed issues related to army integration and extension of CA term. Prachanda reiterated his party's stance not to cooperate with CA term e
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Nepali Congress (NC) acting president Sushil Koirala met Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda at the latter's residence in Nayabazaar, on May 15 (today) and discussed issues related to army integration and extension of CA term. Prachanda reiterated his party's stance not to cooperate with CA term extension unless the present Government steps down.
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May - 16 
Chairman of Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Kamal Thapa addressing his party function in Kathmandu, on May 16 vowed not to let Nepal transform into a secular State. RPP-N is mulling to start its campaign for revival of the monarchy from May 23 if the current crisis continues.
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Chairman of Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Kamal Thapa addressing his party function in Kathmandu, on May 16 vowed not to let Nepal transform into a secular State. RPP-N is mulling to start its campaign for revival of the monarchy from May 23 if the current crisis continues.
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May - 16 
Unified CPN-Maoist cadres are said to be demanding donation from local activists of Nepali Congress, CPN-UML including businessmen in Kavre District saying that they didn't participate in the indefinite general strike called by their party a little over a week ago.
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Unified CPN-Maoist cadres are said to be demanding donation from local activists of Nepali Congress, CPN-UML including businessmen in Kavre District saying that they didn't participate in the indefinite general strike called by their party a little over a week ago.
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May - 18 
Following the meeting between the Nepali Congress and Unified CPN-Maoist leaders on resolving the existing impasse the Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda reiterated that his party stand for resignation of Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and amendment of the interim constitution reviv
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Following the meeting between the Nepali Congress and Unified CPN-Maoist leaders on resolving the existing impasse the Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda reiterated that his party stand for resignation of Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and amendment of the interim constitution reviving consensus system while forming a government. Dahal said his party also suggested determining the number of combatants to be integrated into security forces only after consulting them individually.
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May - 18 
Minister for Information and Communication Shanker Pokharel claimed that there is no obligation to promulgate the constitution within May 28 deadline as the people have not given such a mandate, according to Nepal News. He said that the political parties agreed on a two year time period for constitu
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Minister for Information and Communication Shanker Pokharel claimed that there is no obligation to promulgate the constitution within May 28 deadline as the people have not given such a mandate, according to Nepal News. He said that the political parties agreed on a two year time period for constitution drafting after reaching a political consensus and that it was not a mandate from the people. "If the interim constitution doesn't get amended by May 28, only Constituent Assembly [CA] will be rendered inactive but the legislature-parliament will continue to function," he said, adding, "And when the interim constitution gets amended with a 2/3rd endorsement from the Parliament, the Constituent Assembly will automatically become active again." Himalayan Times quoted him as saying that the new constitution will be promulgated from the CA, not from the streets, adding, “Consensus can be forged through collaboration, agreement and talks, not by street movements.” He stressed, “It won't be a stateless situation after May 28.” The Interim Constitution provision that the new constitution shall be drafted by May 28 was incorporated on the basis of consensus and thus the CA tenure can be extended through consensus, he added. Expressing hope that the CA term will be extended, Pokharel said the Government is holding talks with political parties for the same. As reported earlier, the Government on May 18, registered a constitution amendment bill at the Parliament in order to extend CA's term by a year.
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May - 18 
Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal said there can be no consensus without first fixing the number of Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) former combatants into the Army and other security agencies, Nepal News reports. In an interview with Nagarik daily, the PM said, going for i
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Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal said there can be no consensus without first fixing the number of Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) former combatants into the Army and other security agencies, Nepal News reports. In an interview with Nagarik daily, the PM said, going for integration without determining the number to be integrated will invite further problems. "It's not a question you have so many qualified people. There are so many armed groups. What happens if all of them demand integration of their combatants into the army," said Nepal. "If we accept the Maoist demand for bulk integration, one phase of conflict will end, but another conflict (with other armed groups) will begin," he added. PM Nepal also claimed, the issue of fixing the number of combatants to be integrated is the only major hindrance to a consensus. Progress towards consensus is stranded on the issue of army integration, he explained. He also expressed confidence the Unified CPN-Maoist would support the Government proposal to extend the term of CA. "Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal took a wise decision while withdrawing the general strike. He respected the public sentiment," said Nepal, adding, "I am sure he will do the same on this issue (CA term extension) and support for the CA term extension."
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May - 19 
Expressing grave differences with the Unified CPN-Maoist on Constituent Assembly (CA) term extension, the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) has pulled out of its alliance with the former. The MJF vice chair J. P. Gupta told reporters, "We have grave differences with the Maoists on their stance of not e
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Expressing grave differences with the Unified CPN-Maoist on Constituent Assembly (CA) term extension, the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) has pulled out of its alliance with the former. The MJF vice chair J. P. Gupta told reporters, "We have grave differences with the Maoists on their stance of not extending the CA term without the PM's [Prime Minster] resignation, but instead declare a constitution from the street. To say, the CA's term cannot be extended without the resignation of the PM, is not only an irresponsible expression, but also a grave conspiracy to push the country towards a crisis. The chances of our alliance with the Maoists is slim."
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May - 19 
Peace and Reconstruction Minister Rakam Chemjong on May 19 said that integration and rehabilitation of the Maoist combatants is not going to start unless there is a political agreement on the number of those to be integrated, Nepal News reported. "An agreement should be reached on the number of thos
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Peace and Reconstruction Minister Rakam Chemjong on May 19 said that integration and rehabilitation of the Maoist combatants is not going to start unless there is a political agreement on the number of those to be integrated, Nepal News reported. "An agreement should be reached on the number of those to be integrated and those to be rehabilitated. Integration cannot start unless the number is determined," Chemjong said. Describing the integration of combatants is the most important aspect of the peace process, he said the combatants should be asked, once the number is determined, to choose whether they want to join politics, be integrated or rehabilitated.
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May - 20 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on May 20 clarified that his party is not going to declare what it calls the people's constitution from the streets on May 29 if the Constituent Assembly gets dissolved, reports Nepal News. Speakin
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on May 20 clarified that his party is not going to declare what it calls the people's constitution from the streets on May 29 if the Constituent Assembly gets dissolved, reports Nepal News. Speaking to reporters in Dhulikhel, Prachanda described the media reports that said party is preparing to declare a 'people's constitution' from the streets as 'unfounded', adding that the party will only publicise the draft of the constitution it has prepared. He said that integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants has been the main issue of contention between the ruling coalition and his party.
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May - 21 
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal ruled out the possibility of political compromise with the Maoists unless there is an agreement on the number of Maoist combatants to be integrated in the State's security agencies. He further revealed that he had never been in favour of the idea of a Constituent As
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Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal ruled out the possibility of political compromise with the Maoists unless there is an agreement on the number of Maoist combatants to be integrated in the State's security agencies. He further revealed that he had never been in favour of the idea of a Constituent Assembly (CA). Stating that there were other options for writing the statute, the Prime Minister claimed that giving the CA continuity was an effort to please the Maoists.
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May - 24 
Nepali Congress (NC) Central Member Ram Sharan Mahat on May 24 accused the Unified CPN-Maoist of planning for a war again. Inaugurating the fourth District convention of the Nepal Press Union in Saptari District Mahat said that Maoist, the single largest party in the Constituent Assembly (CA), is pr
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Nepali Congress (NC) Central Member Ram Sharan Mahat on May 24 accused the Unified CPN-Maoist of planning for a war again. Inaugurating the fourth District convention of the Nepal Press Union in Saptari District Mahat said that Maoist, the single largest party in the Constituent Assembly (CA), is preparing for a war instead of approving the bill for CA term extension.
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May - 25 
Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subash Nemwang has said that the Parliament, CA and the Government will automatically be dissolved if CA's tenure is not extended by midday of May 28. He also warned that thereafter the country may enter a dark tunnel from where there could be no way out.
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Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subash Nemwang has said that the Parliament, CA and the Government will automatically be dissolved if CA's tenure is not extended by midday of May 28. He also warned that thereafter the country may enter a dark tunnel from where there could be no way out.
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May - 26 
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has urged the leaders of Unified CPN-Maoist not to make the issue of CA extension a bargaining tool. Claiming that the Government under his leadership is committed to conclude the peace process and write a new constitution, PM Nepal said extension of the CA term mus
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Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has urged the leaders of Unified CPN-Maoist not to make the issue of CA extension a bargaining tool. Claiming that the Government under his leadership is committed to conclude the peace process and write a new constitution, PM Nepal said extension of the CA term must not be linked with his resignation.
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May - 27 
Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal said that any term and condition set to extend the CA's tenure would not be acceptable to him, reports Himalayan Times. Talking to British Minister of State for International Development Alan Duncan at his official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, PM said tha
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Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal said that any term and condition set to extend the CA's tenure would not be acceptable to him, reports Himalayan Times. Talking to British Minister of State for International Development Alan Duncan at his official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, PM said that he will not agree going beyond the fundamental norms and principles of democracy.
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May - 30 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) has started selling the seized property instead of returning to the rightful owners. It was revealed that Sonapur Village Development Committee (VDC) of Banke District in-charge of the Unified CPN-Maoist Madhav Sharma sold a house that the
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) has started selling the seized property instead of returning to the rightful owners. It was revealed that Sonapur Village Development Committee (VDC) of Banke District in-charge of the Unified CPN-Maoist Madhav Sharma sold a house that the party captured from Anita Shah of Sonapur-7. He sold the seized property to Nishan Tharu, a local Maoist cadre. Sharma claimed he sold the house as per the directives of the party.
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May - 31 
According to Nepal News, CPN-UML Chairman Jhala Nath Khanal has said that the issues connected with the peace process needs to be addressed first prior to the resignation of Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal as demanded by the main opposition Unified CPN-Maoist. By this Khanal was clearly referring
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According to Nepal News, CPN-UML Chairman Jhala Nath Khanal has said that the issues connected with the peace process needs to be addressed first prior to the resignation of Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal as demanded by the main opposition Unified CPN-Maoist. By this Khanal was clearly referring to Maoists agreeing to come up with a fixed number of combatants to be integrated into the security agencies including their commitment to return seized properties and dismantle the paramilitary structure of their youth wing, the Young Communist League (YCL).
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May - 31 
The lawmakers of different political party urged the three major parties—the Unified CPN-Maoist, the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)—not to interpret the three-point accord reached among them on May 28 from their own point of view. The lawmake
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The lawmakers of different political party urged the three major parties—the Unified CPN-Maoist, the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)—not to interpret the three-point accord reached among them on May 28 from their own point of view. The lawmakers also urged the Prime Minister to resign within five days so as to pave the way for the formation of a national unity Government.
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May - 31 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai has expressed confidence that Prime Minster (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal will resign as agreed upon during the tri-partite meeting held May 28 for the extension of Constituent Assembly. Speaking to media-persons
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai has expressed confidence that Prime Minster (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal will resign as agreed upon during the tri-partite meeting held May 28 for the extension of Constituent Assembly. Speaking to media-persons at Bharatpur Airport on May 31, he said that as per the agreement, there is one more day left for PM Nepal to resign in order to clear the path for a national consensus Government. The Maoist ideologue further warned the ruling parties not to go against the agreement. There will be serious consequences if the prime minister doesn't resign by June 2 as agreed, Bhattarai said.
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June - 2 
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has said that based upon remarks made by Maoist leaders that missing Dr Bhaktaman Shrestha is 'safe', he could well have been abducted by the Maoists. He also assured the Yuva Sang Nepal activists that the Government will leave no stone unturned to located the miss
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Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has said that based upon remarks made by Maoist leaders that missing Dr Bhaktaman Shrestha is 'safe', he could well have been abducted by the Maoists. He also assured the Yuva Sang Nepal activists that the Government will leave no stone unturned to located the missing doctor. Yuva Sang Nepal’s President Mahesh Basnet claimed that Maoists were behind the abduction of Dr Shrestha.
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June - 3 
According to Nepal News, Deputy Prime Minister Bijay Kumar Gachhadhar accused the Unified CPN-Maoists of not being serious enough to implement the previous agreement including May 28 three-point deal that led to the extension of the Constituent Assembly. He also said that as the single largest party
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According to Nepal News, Deputy Prime Minister Bijay Kumar Gachhadhar accused the Unified CPN-Maoists of not being serious enough to implement the previous agreement including May 28 three-point deal that led to the extension of the Constituent Assembly. He also said that as the single largest party in the Constituent Assembly the Maoists should be more responsible in implementing past accords.
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June - 3 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) on June 3 blamed the Prime Minister (PM) for deceiving the nation and people without tendering his resignation as per the three point pact reached among the big three parties, reports Himalayan Times. The Maoist Standing Committee meet
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) on June 3 blamed the Prime Minister (PM) for deceiving the nation and people without tendering his resignation as per the three point pact reached among the big three parties, reports Himalayan Times. The Maoist Standing Committee meeting held in party headquarters at Paris Danda, Kathmandu, concluded that Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) had agreed that the PM would resign within five days after the extension of the CA and therefore have cheated the nation without implementing the pact.
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June - 3 
Vice-chairman of Unified CPN-Maoist Mohan Baidya said that his party would not continue to push for the Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal's resignation in the future as NC and CPN-UML shattered the gentleman's agreements of May 28.
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Vice-chairman of Unified CPN-Maoist Mohan Baidya said that his party would not continue to push for the Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal's resignation in the future as NC and CPN-UML shattered the gentleman's agreements of May 28.
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June - 4 
A meeting of ruling coalition partners — Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) — on June 4 expressed regret over Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist’s (Unified CPN-Maoist) unwillingness to address peace and new constitution concerns, reports Himalay
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A meeting of ruling coalition partners — Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) — on June 4 expressed regret over Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist’s (Unified CPN-Maoist) unwillingness to address peace and new constitution concerns, reports Himalayan Times. The meeting of the senior leaders, convened at the official residence of Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal concluded that the Unified CPN-Maoist violated the three-point pact of May 28 by sidelining the issues of peace and new constitution.
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June - 6 
According to Nepal News, Unified CPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda has said that the main obstruction for the implementation of the recent three-point deal was not Nepali Congress (NC) or Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), but "foreign forces". By fore
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According to Nepal News, Unified CPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda has said that the main obstruction for the implementation of the recent three-point deal was not Nepali Congress (NC) or Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), but "foreign forces". By foreign forces Dahal was clearly referring to India with which the Maoists have lately become very impatient, accusing the latter of meddling in the country's internal affairs.
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June - 6 
Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Rakam Chemjong charged that the Unified CPN-Maoist is not interested to take ahead the integration and rehabilitation of its combatants. Minister Chemjong said that the Maoists spent a whole year without discussing the issue in meeting of the special committee
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Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Rakam Chemjong charged that the Unified CPN-Maoist is not interested to take ahead the integration and rehabilitation of its combatants. Minister Chemjong said that the Maoists spent a whole year without discussing the issue in meeting of the special committee for army integration. This clearly reveals that the Maoists are not in favour of integration and rehabilitation of the combatants, added the minister.
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June - 6 
The Chairman of Hindu Prajatantrik Party (HPP), Bishnu Kumar Parsai, issuing a press statement on June 6, has charged the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN- Maoist) for Doctor Shrestha's abduction. Shrestha's claim that he was kept under military surveillance during captivity su
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The Chairman of Hindu Prajatantrik Party (HPP), Bishnu Kumar Parsai, issuing a press statement on June 6, has charged the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN- Maoist) for Doctor Shrestha's abduction. Shrestha's claim that he was kept under military surveillance during captivity suggests the Maoists were behind the incident, Parsai said.
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June - 8 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) affiliated Youth Front (YF) has accused Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) of abducting Dr. Bhaktaman Shrestha, Executive Director of BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, reports Kantipuronline. The probe team for
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) affiliated Youth Front (YF) has accused Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) of abducting Dr. Bhaktaman Shrestha, Executive Director of BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, reports Kantipuronline. The probe team formed by the YF has claimed that the facts traced out during the investigation shows that the Maoists abducted Dr. Shrestha
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June - 9 
According to Times of India, Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Sharad Singh Bhandari on June 9 said that Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal will not resign unless there is a "guarantee" for the formation of a national consensus Government and an agreement is made with the Maoists on key issues.
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According to Times of India, Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Sharad Singh Bhandari on June 9 said that Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal will not resign unless there is a "guarantee" for the formation of a national consensus Government and an agreement is made with the Maoists on key issues.
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June - 9 
Nepali Congress Vice President Prakashman Singh said on June 9 that establishment of peace and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants were top priorities of his party, reported Himalayan Times.
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Nepali Congress Vice President Prakashman Singh said on June 9 that establishment of peace and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants were top priorities of his party, reported Himalayan Times.
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June - 9 
The Unified CPN-Maoist vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai accused the Government of not being serious regarding integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants languishing in UN-monitored cantonments. The Maoist ideologue made this remark during a meeting with United Nations’ Mission in Nepal (UNMI
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The Unified CPN-Maoist vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai accused the Government of not being serious regarding integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants languishing in UN-monitored cantonments. The Maoist ideologue made this remark during a meeting with United Nations’ Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) chief Karin Landgren in Kathmandu on June 9.
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June - 9 
UCPN-Maoist and its sister wings on June 9 threatened to launch a protest if the ongoing work on Detailed Project Report of Saptakoshi High-Dam Multipurpose Project did not stop, reported Himalayan Times.
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UCPN-Maoist and its sister wings on June 9 threatened to launch a protest if the ongoing work on Detailed Project Report of Saptakoshi High-Dam Multipurpose Project did not stop, reported Himalayan Times.
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June - 10 
A Government employee, identified as Shiva Narayan Bhandari, office assistant at District Development Committee, Dhanusha District, was shot dead on June 10 by the cadres of Rajan Mukti led Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-R), reports Himalayan Times. Bhandari who sustained a bullet wound on his
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A Government employee, identified as Shiva Narayan Bhandari, office assistant at District Development Committee, Dhanusha District, was shot dead on June 10 by the cadres of Rajan Mukti led Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-R), reports Himalayan Times. Bhandari who sustained a bullet wound on his chest succumbed to his injuries while being rushed to the hospital, Police said. According to a press release issued by JTMM-R, Bhandari was killed to protest the arrest of five cadres of JTMM-R by the Police.
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June - 10 
Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) Chairman Upendra Yadav said that the country requires a Prime Minister who can be accepted unanimously by all the political parties, reports Himalayan Times. Talking briefly to media persons at Biratnagar airport, Yadav said "There should not be any dispute regarding
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Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) Chairman Upendra Yadav said that the country requires a Prime Minister who can be accepted unanimously by all the political parties, reports Himalayan Times. Talking briefly to media persons at Biratnagar airport, Yadav said "There should not be any dispute regarding the next Prime Minister and the leader who is supported by all the political parties should lead the next Government." Yadav also claimed that the new Government would not last long if the Maoists and MJF were excluded.
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June - 10 
Nepali Congress (NC) ruled out any possibility of Unified CPN-Maoist’s Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda becoming the country's next Prime Minister as proposed by the Maoists' Standing Committee meeting. NC's Central Committee meeting, held at its party office in Sanepa, Laitpur, brushed a
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Nepali Congress (NC) ruled out any possibility of Unified CPN-Maoist’s Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda becoming the country's next Prime Minister as proposed by the Maoists' Standing Committee meeting. NC's Central Committee meeting, held at its party office in Sanepa, Laitpur, brushed aside the Maoist proposal, arguing that the present Government cannot be replaced without reaching an agreement on working out a specific work schedule for drafting a new constitution and ending the on-going peace process, party's spokesperson Arjun Narsingh KC said.
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June - 13 
The main accused in the Basundhara (Kathmandu) car explosion on June 7, Bishnu Shah, revealed there were plans for a serial blast in various places of Kathmandu, including Bhatbhateni Supermarket, United World Trade Centre and Hotel Shangrila had the Basundhara plan been successful. In a statement t
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The main accused in the Basundhara (Kathmandu) car explosion on June 7, Bishnu Shah, revealed there were plans for a serial blast in various places of Kathmandu, including Bhatbhateni Supermarket, United World Trade Centre and Hotel Shangrila had the Basundhara plan been successful. In a statement to the Police, Shah said, he had plans to kill the car driver by exploding the bomb when the driver was still inside the car and create a terror in the capital. However, he fled to Kavre after the driver survived. Shah, 22, was arrested on June 9 from Bhakundebesi of Kavre based on the statement given by the car driver.
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June - 14 
The chairman of the Unified CPN-Maoist, Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, revealed that he was forced to resign from the post of Prime Minister as he tried to find the condition and whereabouts of the people forcibly disappeared by the state during the decade long Maoist insurgency.
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The chairman of the Unified CPN-Maoist, Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, revealed that he was forced to resign from the post of Prime Minister as he tried to find the condition and whereabouts of the people forcibly disappeared by the state during the decade long Maoist insurgency.
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June - 15 
The chairman of the Unified CPN-Maoist, Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda on June 15 claimed that the chances of reaching an agreement with the parties was slim and the party should prepare for a peaceful movement. Prachanda also talked about ideological and political training to the party cadres f
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The chairman of the Unified CPN-Maoist, Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda on June 15 claimed that the chances of reaching an agreement with the parties was slim and the party should prepare for a peaceful movement. Prachanda also talked about ideological and political training to the party cadres for strengthening the party, besides proposing to continue the movement against the foreign intervention in the internal politics of the country.
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June - 16 
According to Kantipuronline report, the office bearers of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) are divided on the party’s future strategy, formation of a national unity Government and Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda’s alternative to lead it. Commenting of Daha
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According to Kantipuronline report, the office bearers of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) are divided on the party’s future strategy, formation of a national unity Government and Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda’s alternative to lead it. Commenting of Dahal’s document at the ongoing Politburo meeting, Maoist Vice Chairman Babu Ram Bhattarai said the party should be ready to find Dahal’s alternative if consensus is not forged. “Chances of the formation of a national unity Government under our leadership is still in sight, so the party should try to get it done rather than any decision to sit in the opposition,” a politburo member quoted Bhattarai as saying in the meeting.
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June - 16 
United States (US) has warned its citizens not to travel to Nepal after months of street protests and political turmoil, reports Himalayan Times. The warning, issued by the State Department, said the US remains concerned about the security situation in Nepal. The Maoist former rebels shut down the c
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United States (US) has warned its citizens not to travel to Nepal after months of street protests and political turmoil, reports Himalayan Times. The warning, issued by the State Department, said the US remains concerned about the security situation in Nepal. The Maoist former rebels shut down the country for more than a week in May 2010 protesting against the Government.
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June - 17 
The General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) said that the Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal will resign soon even if the national consensus is not forged, reports Himalyan Times.
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The General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) said that the Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal will resign soon even if the national consensus is not forged, reports Himalyan Times.
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June - 17 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda on June 17 said that the party will wage a "final struggle" to ensure new constitution and peace in the country, reports Nepal News. Talking to media-persons at a program in Kirtipur, Kathman
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda on June 17 said that the party will wage a "final struggle" to ensure new constitution and peace in the country, reports Nepal News. Talking to media-persons at a program in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, he claimed that "forces for status quo" are conspiring against the republican set up of the country and called on everybody to remain vigilant in this regard.
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June - 17 
The Unified CPN-Maoist vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai has reiterated the importance of forming a national consensus Government in order to protect the achievements of "people’s war and people’s movement". Bhattarai is also of the view that only such a Government can ensure the constitution and take
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The Unified CPN-Maoist vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai has reiterated the importance of forming a national consensus Government in order to protect the achievements of "people’s war and people’s movement". Bhattarai is also of the view that only such a Government can ensure the constitution and take the peace process to a successful conclusion.
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June - 18 
Nepali Congress (NC) central member Khum Bahadur Khadka said in Dang District that the proposal for the formation of Tarun Dasta (Youth Force) will be tabled in the upcoming 12th general convention of the party, reports Himalayan Times. He stressed the need for establishing Tarun Dasta to remain sec
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Nepali Congress (NC) central member Khum Bahadur Khadka said in Dang District that the proposal for the formation of Tarun Dasta (Youth Force) will be tabled in the upcoming 12th general convention of the party, reports Himalayan Times. He stressed the need for establishing Tarun Dasta to remain secured from the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN- Maoist) atrocities.
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June - 20 
Prachanda urged the leaders of the NC and CPN-UML to be honest regarding the implementation of the recent three-point agreement, reports Kantipuronline. In the three-point agreement which led to the extension of the Constituent Assembly (CA).
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Prachanda urged the leaders of the NC and CPN-UML to be honest regarding the implementation of the recent three-point agreement, reports Kantipuronline. In the three-point agreement which led to the extension of the Constituent Assembly (CA).
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June - 20 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda on June 20 warned that the country would plunge into a deeper crisis if the parties failed to implement the three-point May 28 agreement honestly, reports Himalayan Times. “We are eagerly wat
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda on June 20 warned that the country would plunge into a deeper crisis if the parties failed to implement the three-point May 28 agreement honestly, reports Himalayan Times. “We are eagerly watching how the two ruling coalition partners — Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) — go about implementing the three-point agreement. At the same time, we are also holding talks with them,” Prachanda told media persons in Kathmandu.
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June - 21 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) said it will not accept the Government polices and programmes and the budget for the fiscal year 2010/11 until Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal clears the way for the formation of a national consensus Government under the party's lead
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) said it will not accept the Government polices and programmes and the budget for the fiscal year 2010/11 until Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal clears the way for the formation of a national consensus Government under the party's leadership, reports Nepal News. The Maoist leaders made this clear during a high-level meeting with top leaders of Nepali Congress (NC) at Singha Durbar (Parliament) on June 21. According to Himalayan Times the politburo members of Unified CPN-Maoist urged the party's top brass to centralise the leadership based on ideology.
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June - 22 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) on reiterated that the formation of new Government in its leadership is the only option to solve the present political crisis in the country. It further warned of taking to armed struggle once again if the May 28 deal is not implemented an
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) on reiterated that the formation of new Government in its leadership is the only option to solve the present political crisis in the country. It further warned of taking to armed struggle once again if the May 28 deal is not implemented and the party does not get to form the new Government.
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June - 23 
According to Nepal News, one of the senior leaders of the Unified CPN-Maoist, Janardhan Sharma, said that the Young Communist League (YCL) cadres should be deployed in every Village Development Committees (VDC) of the country by setting up branches in order to engage them in "development works”.
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According to Nepal News, one of the senior leaders of the Unified CPN-Maoist, Janardhan Sharma, said that the Young Communist League (YCL) cadres should be deployed in every Village Development Committees (VDC) of the country by setting up branches in order to engage them in "development works”.
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June - 23 
United States (US) Embassy in Kathmandu granted visa to four Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) leaders to take part in a Boston seminar in which leaders of the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and other parties are a
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United States (US) Embassy in Kathmandu granted visa to four Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) leaders to take part in a Boston seminar in which leaders of the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and other parties are also participating. “It appears that the Obama administration has become liberal towards us,” said Maoist Secretary C. P. Gajurel, who will be visiting the US for the first time. The US has not deleted the Unified CPN-Maoist from its terrorist list.
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June - 27 
The UCPN-M has decided to express solidarity with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Indian Express. The UCPN-M said it would “raise its voice against the suppression of the people in India and different countries”. The party did not say whether it would go for a joint struggle with t
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The UCPN-M has decided to express solidarity with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Indian Express. The UCPN-M said it would “raise its voice against the suppression of the people in India and different countries”. The party did not say whether it would go for a joint struggle with the Indian Maoists, but its latest official stand demonstrates a clear revolutionary tone favouring renewal of relation with “Communist revolutionaries across the globe”.
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June - 28 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) said it will not allow the upcoming budget session of the Parliament to run normally as long as the Government does not step down, reports Nepal News. A meeting of the party's standing committee on June 28 concluded that the Government has
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) said it will not allow the upcoming budget session of the Parliament to run normally as long as the Government does not step down, reports Nepal News. A meeting of the party's standing committee on June 28 concluded that the Government has been relegated to a 'caretaker' position after the three-party pact of May 28 and that it does not have the authority to present the budget. "We will not allow the session to proceed. If the government goes ahead with its plan it will invite confrontation," Maoist spokesperson Dina Nath Sharma said after the meeting.
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June - 28 
Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda has lamented his own people had cornered him for raising the issue of nationalism. Speaking at a programme organised in Kathmandu Prachanda said, he had faced all round opposition including from those considered close for raising the issue
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Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda has lamented his own people had cornered him for raising the issue of nationalism. Speaking at a programme organised in Kathmandu Prachanda said, he had faced all round opposition including from those considered close for raising the issue of nationalism and liberation of Nepali people. Dahal said, although it was normal for others to corner him while raising the issue of nationalism, such behavior from those considered close to him had hurt him.
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June - 29 
Secretaries of VDCs in Parbat and Dolakha Districts have resigned en masse owing to insecurity following threats from a previously unknown outfit SJMM. All 55 VDC secretaries in Parbat submitted their joint resignation letter to the local development officer on Tuesday, reports said. They said they
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Secretaries of VDCs in Parbat and Dolakha Districts have resigned en masse owing to insecurity following threats from a previously unknown outfit SJMM. All 55 VDC secretaries in Parbat submitted their joint resignation letter to the local development officer on Tuesday, reports said. They said they were asked by the group to quit immediately. Likewise, the same group has issued similar threats to VDC secretaries of Dolakha District. Secretaries of 21 out of 51 VDCs in the District handed over a joint resignation letter to local development officer Shankar Bahadur Thapa. In the past couple of weeks, VDC secretaries of a number of Districts including Myagdi, Banke and Dhading resigned en masse citing lack of security.
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June - 30 
The ruling Nepali Congress (Democratic), CPN-UML, Rashtriya Prajatantra Party and Nepal Sadbhawana Party are reported to have jointly released a Common Minimum Programme (CMP) at a press conference in the capital Kathmandu on June 30. According to Nepal News, the 43-point CMP, divided into four part
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The ruling Nepali Congress (Democratic), CPN-UML, Rashtriya Prajatantra Party and Nepal Sadbhawana Party are reported to have jointly released a Common Minimum Programme (CMP) at a press conference in the capital Kathmandu on June 30. According to Nepal News, the 43-point CMP, divided into four parts, primarily emphasizes the need to resolve the Maoist insurgency and hold general elections at the earliest with consensus among all political parties. Socio-economic reforms and development programmes are other priority areas outlined in the CMP. Speaking at the press conference, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said the functioning of the upcoming all-party Government would be based on the CMP.
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June - 30 
The UCPN-Maoist hailed the resignation of the Prime Minister saying the resignation had paved way for political consensus to end the political deadlock in the country.
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The UCPN-Maoist hailed the resignation of the Prime Minister saying the resignation had paved way for political consensus to end the political deadlock in the country.
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July - 1 
President Ram Baran Yadav on July 1 called upon the political parties represented in the Constituent Assembly (CA) to form a ‘consensus government ‘by July 7, reports Nepal News. In a letter sent to the Parliament Secretariat, the President's Office said the process to form a ‘consensus government’
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President Ram Baran Yadav on July 1 called upon the political parties represented in the Constituent Assembly (CA) to form a ‘consensus government ‘by July 7, reports Nepal News. In a letter sent to the Parliament Secretariat, the President's Office said the process to form a ‘consensus government’ as per the Article 38 (1) of the Interim Constitution should be immediately started, according to media-reports.
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July - 7 
A senior of Unified CPN-Maoist leader, C.P. Gajurel claimed that both NC and CPN- UML are actually not in favor of a “consensus Government”, but are engaged in efforts to form majority Government under their leadership.
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A senior of Unified CPN-Maoist leader, C.P. Gajurel claimed that both NC and CPN- UML are actually not in favor of a “consensus Government”, but are engaged in efforts to form majority Government under their leadership.
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July - 9 
The CPN-UML leader Pradeep Gyawali has claimed that Unified CPN-Maoist-led national consensus Government is impossible even if it publicises a clear working schedule for the integration of its combatants. Talking to Radio Kantipur on July 9, Gyawali added that the environment of trust with the main
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The CPN-UML leader Pradeep Gyawali has claimed that Unified CPN-Maoist-led national consensus Government is impossible even if it publicises a clear working schedule for the integration of its combatants. Talking to Radio Kantipur on July 9, Gyawali added that the environment of trust with the main opposition party Maoist is not possible until it fully implements the past pacts including the integration process.
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July - 11 
The Matrika Yadav led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Matrika led CPN-Maoist) reiterated to continue its action against the “corrupt” officials across the country if the Government fails to take action them. The party said the Government has failed to investigate the cases of involvement of Govern
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The Matrika Yadav led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Matrika led CPN-Maoist) reiterated to continue its action against the “corrupt” officials across the country if the Government fails to take action them. The party said the Government has failed to investigate the cases of involvement of Government officials in smuggling and deforestation and book the culprits. “The Government and the authorities concerned will be responsible for any serious action taken by the party in the coming days.” “We have started the campaign to empower the people and discourage illegal activities,” the statement added.
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July - 11 
The Nepali Congress (NC) on July 11 voiced strong reservation over the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist’s (Unified CPN-Maoist) policy paper on integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants saying that the proposal is against the past pacts and understandings, reports Kantipuronline. Du
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The Nepali Congress (NC) on July 11 voiced strong reservation over the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist’s (Unified CPN-Maoist) policy paper on integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants saying that the proposal is against the past pacts and understandings, reports Kantipuronline. During a NC Central Committee meeting convened on July 12 at the party headquarters in Sanepa, Kathmandu majority of the leaders said that the proposal would not help build the base for consensus saying that the proposal has overlapped the past agreements.
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July - 12 
As reported in Kantipuronline, the Police claimed that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist’s (Unified CPN-Maoist) People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Division Commander Kali Bahadur Kham alias Bibidh and some other cadres are involved in illegal trade of the medicinal herb yarchagumba (cordyceps
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As reported in Kantipuronline, the Police claimed that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist’s (Unified CPN-Maoist) People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Division Commander Kali Bahadur Kham alias Bibidh and some other cadres are involved in illegal trade of the medicinal herb yarchagumba (cordyceps sinensis). According to the reports, eight cadres were arrested over July 9’s robbery in Kathmandu, and investigation indicates Bibidh is the mastermind of the robbery and of illegal trade in herbs. A Police team on July 11 raided Bibidh’s Gangabu-based rented accommodation and confiscated NR 500,000 that had been robbed from Chinese traders, 7. 871 kilograms of yarchagumba, a Santro Car (which was found to be a stolen one) a Pulsar motorbike, a satellite phone, 10 rounds of ammunition for various arms, fake District forest office stamp papers, Bibidh’s passport, identity cards, cheque books of various banks and sharp weapons.
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July - 13 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) asked Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) to come clean on the issue of integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants, reports Nepal News. Organizing a press conference at its Parliamentary P
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) asked Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) to come clean on the issue of integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants, reports Nepal News. Organizing a press conference at its Parliamentary Party office in Singha Durbar (Parliament) in Kathmandu on July 13, the Maoists requested NC and CPN-UML to make public their respective views over the issue.
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July - 14 
According to Himalayan Times the spokesperson of the UCPN-M, Dina Nath Sharma said on July 14 that the UCPN-M is ready to give up the claim over the Government leadership if the peace and the constitution are guaranteed.
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According to Himalayan Times the spokesperson of the UCPN-M, Dina Nath Sharma said on July 14 that the UCPN-M is ready to give up the claim over the Government leadership if the peace and the constitution are guaranteed.
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July - 15 
The Government has urged UCPN-M to handover its central committee member and division commander of its People's Liberation Army (PLA) Kali Bahadur Kham, accused of involvement in looting Chinese businessman, illegal trade of Yarsha Gumba and murdering businessman Ram Hari Shrestha to Police, reports
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The Government has urged UCPN-M to handover its central committee member and division commander of its People's Liberation Army (PLA) Kali Bahadur Kham, accused of involvement in looting Chinese businessman, illegal trade of Yarsha Gumba and murdering businessman Ram Hari Shrestha to Police, reports Nepal News.
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July - 18 
The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) decided to name its Prime Ministerial candidate for a new Government, reports Himalayan Times. UML’s Standing Committee meeting, held at the party central office in Balku, Kathmandu on July 18 took a decision to this effect. The party,
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The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) decided to name its Prime Ministerial candidate for a new Government, reports Himalayan Times. UML’s Standing Committee meeting, held at the party central office in Balku, Kathmandu on July 18 took a decision to this effect. The party, however, would name the candidate during its Central Committee meeting that has been called for on July 19.
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July - 19 
According to Himalayan Times, the leaders of the UCPN-M have come up with conflicting views on political issue. While one of the Vice Chairmen, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, said the Maoists would back Communist party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman Jhala Nath Khanal for the post of Pr
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According to Himalayan Times, the leaders of the UCPN-M have come up with conflicting views on political issue. While one of the Vice Chairmen, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, said the Maoists would back Communist party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman Jhala Nath Khanal for the post of Prime Minister if the party failed to garner enough support to lead the Government by July 21, Baburam Bhattarai, another Vice Chairman of the party said the party was yet to take a decision to that effect.
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July - 19 
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) ‘Commander’ Nand Kishor Pun Pasang said that PLA’s Fifth Division ‘Commander’ Kali Bahadur Kham alias ‘Bibidh’, who was dragged for his alleged involvement in illegal trade and robbery, is in constant touch with the party, reports Kantipuronline. He added that ‘Bib
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The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) ‘Commander’ Nand Kishor Pun Pasang said that PLA’s Fifth Division ‘Commander’ Kali Bahadur Kham alias ‘Bibidh’, who was dragged for his alleged involvement in illegal trade and robbery, is in constant touch with the party, reports Kantipuronline. He added that ‘Bibidh’, also the central member of the UCPN-M, have been handling his party responsibilities. However, Maoist spokesperson Dinanath Sharma had claimed that Bibidh was not in touch with the party after the Police investigation held Bibidh as the mastermind of the robbery and illegal trade of herbs.
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July - 25 
Minister for Peace and Reconstruction of the caretaker Government, Rakam Chemjong, has said that a new Government under the leadership of the UCPN-M can only be possible if they turn into, as what he called, "a civilian party".
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Minister for Peace and Reconstruction of the caretaker Government, Rakam Chemjong, has said that a new Government under the leadership of the UCPN-M can only be possible if they turn into, as what he called, "a civilian party".
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July - 26 
As Kantipuronline reports, the Political party leaders and intellectuals said that the ever mushrooming underground groups in the Madhesh should not be encouraged by recognising them as political forces. Speaking at a programme, they said the Madheshi people have been suffering due to the violent ac
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As Kantipuronline reports, the Political party leaders and intellectuals said that the ever mushrooming underground groups in the Madhesh should not be encouraged by recognising them as political forces. Speaking at a programme, they said the Madheshi people have been suffering due to the violent activities of the armed groups despite their genuine demand for an autonomous Madhesh state.
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July - 26 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leader Agni Sapkota said that election for the post of Prime Minister is also "connected with country's nationality". Speaking at an interaction programme held in Kathmandu, Sapkota, said that there was a clear intervention of the "foreign forces"
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leader Agni Sapkota said that election for the post of Prime Minister is also "connected with country's nationality". Speaking at an interaction programme held in Kathmandu, Sapkota, said that there was a clear intervention of the "foreign forces" in the election for the post of prime minister that has been held twice without any clear outcome.
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July - 28 
The Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) chairman Upendra Yadav said the United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF), the alliance of four Madheshi parties including MJF, will not stay neutral in the third Prime Ministerial run-off slated for August 2. "We have been discussing that we should not stay neutral
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The Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) chairman Upendra Yadav said the United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF), the alliance of four Madheshi parties including MJF, will not stay neutral in the third Prime Ministerial run-off slated for August 2. "We have been discussing that we should not stay neutral in the next voting for the prime minister. We will arrive at a decision by then," Yadav said while speaking at the Reporters Club in Kathmandu.
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July - 29 
According to Kantipuronline, the chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Jhalanath Khanal said that his party is ready to support any Prime Ministerial candidate in order to address the national agenda of peace and constitution. However, he urged the Prime Ministe
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According to Kantipuronline, the chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Jhalanath Khanal said that his party is ready to support any Prime Ministerial candidate in order to address the national agenda of peace and constitution. However, he urged the Prime Ministerial candidates from the UCPN-M and the Nepali Congress (NC) to withdraw the candidacy and lay a new foundation of national consensus.
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July - 29 
Vice Chairman of the UCPN-M Baburam Bhattarai said that his party is ready to finish the important task of integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants by separating those among them who want to be integrated into the State Security Forces from those who do not. He also said that this will be
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Vice Chairman of the UCPN-M Baburam Bhattarai said that his party is ready to finish the important task of integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants by separating those among them who want to be integrated into the State Security Forces from those who do not. He also said that this will be done by bringing the Maoist combatants under the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC).
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July - 30 
Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Jhana Nath Khanal, once again reiterated on July 30 the party's earlier decision to remain neutral in the third round of election for the post of Prime Minister (PM) on August 2, reports Nepal News. Khanal said his party wa
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Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Jhana Nath Khanal, once again reiterated on July 30 the party's earlier decision to remain neutral in the third round of election for the post of Prime Minister (PM) on August 2, reports Nepal News. Khanal said his party was firm in not supporting any candidate in the next PM run-off.
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August - 2 
UCPN-M dispatched a revised 'commitment letter' to address the demands raised by the Unified Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF) and possibly convince them into supporting the party. Reports quoted Maoist vice-chairman Naryan Kazi Shrestha as saying that the letter greatly addresses the Madheshi' deman
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UCPN-M dispatched a revised 'commitment letter' to address the demands raised by the Unified Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF) and possibly convince them into supporting the party. Reports quoted Maoist vice-chairman Naryan Kazi Shrestha as saying that the letter greatly addresses the Madheshi' demands, chief among which includes 'One Madhesh one autonomous state' and group entry of Madheshi people in the national army. In its previous 'commitment paper' on the Madheshi demands, the Maoists had rejected the 'One Madhesh state' demand of the Madheshi outright, saying that it is against the party's policy.
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August - 3 
A politburo member of the UCPN-M, Ram Karki , said that party chairman Prachanda should take initiative for consensus by withdrawing his candidacy for the Prime Minister. "The party chairman should withdraw his candidacy and make efforts to reach consensus as the attempts for forming majority Govern
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A politburo member of the UCPN-M, Ram Karki , said that party chairman Prachanda should take initiative for consensus by withdrawing his candidacy for the Prime Minister. "The party chairman should withdraw his candidacy and make efforts to reach consensus as the attempts for forming majority Government have proved meaningless," he said.
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August - 3 
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) called for applications to fill the vacant posts in the PLA August 3, reports Kantipuronline. PLA spokesperson Chandra Prakash Khanal alias Baldev said the PLA decided to fill the vacant posts as the National
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The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) called for applications to fill the vacant posts in the PLA August 3, reports Kantipuronline. PLA spokesperson Chandra Prakash Khanal alias Baldev said the PLA decided to fill the vacant posts as the National Army carried on with the recruitment drive by breaching the peace agreement. He added that the PLA made the vacancy announcement in order to make the total number of PLA to 31,000, which he said is the real strength of the PLA before the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) disqualified other combatants.
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August - 3 
UCPN-M denied the request to withdraw the candidacy of party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda for the post of Prime Minister, reports Kantipuronline. In a meeting held at Maoist parliamentary party office with Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), the Maoist leaders
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UCPN-M denied the request to withdraw the candidacy of party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda for the post of Prime Minister, reports Kantipuronline. In a meeting held at Maoist parliamentary party office with Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), the Maoist leaders said the party will not pull out of the Prime Ministerial race. “Maoist cannot withdraw the candidacy of Chairman Dahal rather UML should lend support to him,” said UCPN-M Vice Chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha talking to reporters after the meeting. “We can still search consensus within the majority system.”
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August - 4 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) plunged into a serious internal dispute over whether to end the ongoing Prime Minister electoral process or adopt a ‘new course’. The reports suggest that the Party Vice Chairman Babu Ram Bhattarai’s faction wants to end the poll process and amend Par
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) plunged into a serious internal dispute over whether to end the ongoing Prime Minister electoral process or adopt a ‘new course’. The reports suggest that the Party Vice Chairman Babu Ram Bhattarai’s faction wants to end the poll process and amend Parliamentary regulations to form a unity Government. “A majority Government can’t draft the statute or complete the peace process,” said Maoist Politburo member Devendra Poudel.
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August - 9 
UCPN-M Secretary CP Gajurel blamed the "naked intervention" of India for the parties failing to elect a new Prime Minister even after four rounds of election, reports Nepal News. Speaking at a programme organised in Kathmandu, Gajurel claimed that the special Emissary of the Indian Prime Minister Sh
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UCPN-M Secretary CP Gajurel blamed the "naked intervention" of India for the parties failing to elect a new Prime Minister even after four rounds of election, reports Nepal News. Speaking at a programme organised in Kathmandu, Gajurel claimed that the special Emissary of the Indian Prime Minister Shyam Saran started political parleys in the country with the sole purpose to prevent the formation of a Maoist-led Government.
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August - 9 
UCPN-M Vice Chairman Baburam Bhattarai said that foreign interference can be fought only after strengthening nationality. Speaking at the second District conference of All Nepal National Independent Student Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), Purbanchal University, Kathmandu Valley Committee, he said n
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UCPN-M Vice Chairman Baburam Bhattarai said that foreign interference can be fought only after strengthening nationality. Speaking at the second District conference of All Nepal National Independent Student Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), Purbanchal University, Kathmandu Valley Committee, he said nationality will be strong in a true sense if the country can be made self-dependent by getting rid of foreign dependence.
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August - 10 
Accusing the UCPN-Maoist for detaching from the revolutionary ideology and adopting luxurious lives, four of its District level cadres quit the party and joined the breakaway faction of Matrika Yadav led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist ( Matrika led CPN-Maoist). Releasing a press statement they als
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Accusing the UCPN-Maoist for detaching from the revolutionary ideology and adopting luxurious lives, four of its District level cadres quit the party and joined the breakaway faction of Matrika Yadav led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist ( Matrika led CPN-Maoist). Releasing a press statement they also accused the UCPN-M of not complying with the mandate of its decade long 'People's Revolution' and forgetting the agenda of the proletariats.
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August - 10 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader K.P Oli said that he is amused seeing a "proletariat party" buying the lawmakers of a "capitalist party", claiming that the UCPN-M spent some NR 50 million just to buy the lawmakers from other political parties to ensure its victory
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader K.P Oli said that he is amused seeing a "proletariat party" buying the lawmakers of a "capitalist party", claiming that the UCPN-M spent some NR 50 million just to buy the lawmakers from other political parties to ensure its victory in the election for a Prime Minister. Speaking at an interaction with the party's District activists in Jhapa, Oli said the Maoists spent that amount of money to engineer a split in a fringe communist party Communist Party of Nepal-Marxist Leninist (CPN-ML).
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August - 10 
Parliamentary Committee on International Relations and Human Rights summoned Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala and enquired about the alleged threats to UCPN-M central member and lawmaker Ram Kumar Sharma by Indian embassy official, reports Kantipuronline. She informed that the Indian embassy in respo
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Parliamentary Committee on International Relations and Human Rights summoned Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala and enquired about the alleged threats to UCPN-M central member and lawmaker Ram Kumar Sharma by Indian embassy official, reports Kantipuronline. She informed that the Indian embassy in response said that the “embassy doesn’t dignify such baseless reports and allegations”. Koirala added that the Ministry has been carrying out investigation into the controversy.
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August - 10 
Quoting the insiders of the Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Kantipuronline reports that the two groups led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and Baburam Bhattarai will spur heated discussions in the upcoming Central Committee of the party. The Central Committee (CC) meeting sched
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Quoting the insiders of the Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Kantipuronline reports that the two groups led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and Baburam Bhattarai will spur heated discussions in the upcoming Central Committee of the party. The Central Committee (CC) meeting scheduled for August 10 has been postponed to August 11 on the ground that more time is needed for completing preparations for the event. Both factions of the leaders supporting Chairman Prachanda and Vice Chairman Baburam Bhattarai are impatient to “vent their ire” against each other. “The meeting is likely witness heated discussions and is also expected to thrash out several crucial issues,” said a Maoist leader. Both Dahal and Bhattarai have serious disagreements over several crucial issues pertaining to internal party politics, Government formation and the peace process.
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August - 10 
The CPN-UML secretary and Communication Minister Shankar Pokharel said his party is not going to support UCPN-M Prime Ministerial candidate Prachanda at any cost. Speaking at a programme in Kathmandu, Pokharel said the UML would not back the Maoists to lead the Government as long as they do not dis
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The CPN-UML secretary and Communication Minister Shankar Pokharel said his party is not going to support UCPN-M Prime Ministerial candidate Prachanda at any cost. Speaking at a programme in Kathmandu, Pokharel said the UML would not back the Maoists to lead the Government as long as they do not dissociate themselves from the combatants and the weapons.
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