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April - 1 
A day after the UCPN-M-led 30 opposition parties alliance has called off its agitation programmes, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on April 1 told Central Committee members and CA members at an emergency meeting in Kathmandu that a m
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A day after the UCPN-M-led 30 opposition parties alliance has called off its agitation programmes, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on April 1 told Central Committee members and CA members at an emergency meeting in Kathmandu that a minor blow wouldn’t have any effect on NC and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and therefore they needed to go for a stronger movement, reports The Himalayan Times. During the briefing, he said the change in the previous plan was made with a view to strengthen the internal party structure so as to make necessary preparations for the three-day nationwide strike from April 7-9 and to keep some space for official talks if the ruling parties wished.
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April - 1 
Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subash Nembang on April 1 urged the political parties publicly to conclude the ongoing constitution drafting process through consensus as quickly as possible, reports ekantipur.com. Taking part at an interaction on
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Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subash Nembang on April 1 urged the political parties publicly to conclude the ongoing constitution drafting process through consensus as quickly as possible, reports ekantipur.com. Taking part at an interaction on "import replacement and cooperative for social justice", organised by the National Cooperative Federation of Nepal on the occasion of 58th National Cooperative Day in Lalitpur, Nembang, however, hoped that political parties would hammer out the disputes over the constitution-drafting soon and lead the country to right track. He pledged to incorporate the issues concerning cooperative in the new constitution.
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April - 1 
On April 1, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) refuted the accusation that party politburo member Prabhu Shah moblised a racket for the murder of party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, reports ekantipur.com. In a press sta
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On April 1, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) refuted the accusation that party politburo member Prabhu Shah moblised a racket for the murder of party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, reports ekantipur.com. In a press statement, UCPN-M spokesperson Dinanath Sharma refuted the accusation and said an investigation would be launched against the leaders including lawmaker Ashok Jaiswal who made the accusation.
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April - 1 
Taking strong exception to the recent Supreme Court (SC) verdict (February 26) on transitional justice mechanisms, UCPN-M led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist), Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party
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Taking strong exception to the recent Supreme Court (SC) verdict (February 26) on transitional justice mechanisms, UCPN-M led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist), Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M), Matrika Yadav-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist), Mani Thapa-led Revolutionary Communist Party (RCP) and Pari Thapa-led CPN (Unified) have decided to stage joint protest campaign seeking its review, reports myrepublica.com on April 2. The six Maoist parties have also decided to submit a memorandum to the prime minister on April 3 and stage joint rally across the country on April 6 against the SC verdict.
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April - 2 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on April 2, sought revision of the nine-point joint proposal forwarded by Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) in line with the January19 understanding b
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on April 2, sought revision of the nine-point joint proposal forwarded by Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) in line with the January19 understanding between parties as a way out of the current political stalemate, reports myrepublica.com. Talking to journalists at the parliamentary party office in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, and UCPN-M Chief Whip Giri Raj Mani Pokhrel said consensus has become illusive as ruling parties continue to stick to their nine-point proposal. The ruling NC and CPN-UML had forwarded a nine-point joint proposal to the Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) of the Constituent Assembly (CA) on November 3 as their first move toward bringing majority-based constitution. "We have seen a meeting point with the ruling parties if they rectify their joint proposal," said Pokhrel. "We have not seen any possibility of consensus unless the ruling parties rectify their nine-point proposal," said Pokhrel.
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General Secretary of the Nepali Congress (NC) Krishna Prasad Sitaula speaking at a press meeting in Damak in Jhapa District on April 3, said that the political parties would work together to promulgate the new democratic constitution through the seco
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General Secretary of the Nepali Congress (NC) Krishna Prasad Sitaula speaking at a press meeting in Damak in Jhapa District on April 3, said that the political parties would work together to promulgate the new democratic constitution through the second Constituent Assembly (CA), reports ekantipur.com. "The Nepali Congress, as the biggest political party in the CA, would take initiatives for forging political consensus and write the democratic constitution," Sitaula said. Hinting towards the opposition parties' protest, Sitaula said the street protest announced by the 30-party alliance led by the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) has no meaning at all for the constitution could not be written at the force of street protests rather it should be written by forging consensus. Sitaula urged the UCPN-M not to disrespect the public mandate and be serious to write constitution as desired by the public. The constitution writing process would move ahead once the CA meeting resumes on April 23 and assured that the nation would get the new constitution by May 29.
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April - 3 
Six Maoist parties including the UCPN-M, submitting a joint memorandum to Prime Minister Sushil Koirala at his residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, on April 3, said that the recent Supreme Court (SC) verdict on transitional justice was against the spir
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Six Maoist parties including the UCPN-M, submitting a joint memorandum to Prime Minister Sushil Koirala at his residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, on April 3, said that the recent Supreme Court (SC) verdict on transitional justice was against the spirit of peace accord, reports ekantipur.com. The leaders of the six Maoist parties—who were a major party to the conflict—demanded immediate nullification of the SC's verdict, release of those arrested on charges of war-era cases, and enforcement of legal provision for reconciliation in war-era political cases. The SC ruling has barred the commissions--Truth and Reconciliation Committee (TRC) and Commission on Enforced Disappearance (CED)—from initiating reconciliation on their own without victims’ consent. The apex court on February 26 had annulled the provision to provide blanket amnesty to all the cases related to the decade-long armed conflict, saying that it is against the established principles of justice, international law and the court’s earlier verdicts.
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April - 5 
In a meeting between two leaders on April 5, Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala urged Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda to agree on initiating the constitution drafting process by incorporating
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In a meeting between two leaders on April 5, Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala urged Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda to agree on initiating the constitution drafting process by incorporating issues resolved so far and continue discussions on unresolved issues such as the model of federalism, reports ekantipur.com. PM Koirala tried to convince Dahal, who also leads 30-party opposition alliance, on starting the Constituent Assembly (CA) proceedings and eventually voting over disputed issues of the new constitution. PM Koirala suggested the Maoist-led opposition front to shun protest programmes. The Maoists leaders, however, turned down the proposal demanding to resolve all the issues in ‘package’. “He stressed on the need of continuing negotiations and resolving disputed issues in a deal,” said a source close to Dahal.
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April - 5 
Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Krishna Prasad Sitaula claimed that Sushil Koirala-led government would continue until the promulgation of the new constitution, reports ekantipur.com. At a news conference organised by Nepal Press Union, Morang
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Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Krishna Prasad Sitaula claimed that Sushil Koirala-led government would continue until the promulgation of the new constitution, reports ekantipur.com. At a news conference organised by Nepal Press Union, Morang, at Biratnagar, Kathmandu, on April 5, Sitaula expressed the view that different political parties including the UCPN-M have been misinterpreting the term 'consensus'. He further said that it was necessary to hold discussion among the major political parties after focusing on the issue of constitution writing, saying the new constitution would not be promulgated as per the interest of a single party. Stating that it was natural to get different opinions among political parties on the issue of federalism, the NC General Secretary said that his party had presented a draft of seven provinces as per people's wish.
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April - 5 
UCPN-M leader Baburam Bhattarai accused the ruling parties, NC and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), of holding the CA hostage, and added there is no point in attending the CA that has been held hostage, reports ekantipur.c
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UCPN-M leader Baburam Bhattarai accused the ruling parties, NC and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), of holding the CA hostage, and added there is no point in attending the CA that has been held hostage, reports ekantipur.com. Speaking at a press meet organised in Baglung District by Baglung chapter of revolutionary journalists on April 5, Bhattarai said his party would not participate in the CA unless consensus is forged on the disputed issues of constitution drafting. He made it clear that his party would not, at any cost, agree on the agenda of those intending to promulgate the new constitution by putting the federalism on back burner. “Nothing can be achieved by attending the CA called by those trying to bring in the constitution without addressing the mandate of people’s mandate,” said leader Bhattarai. “The mandate of people’s movement and people’s war are republic, secularism, and federalism with ethnic identity. We can attend the CA only after forging consensus on those issues.”
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April - 6 
The government has urged the UCPN-M led opposition bloc to agree on preparing the draft of the new constitution by incorporating the issues resolved so far and continue discussions on federalism, instead of staging protests, reported ekantipur.com. I
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The government has urged the UCPN-M led opposition bloc to agree on preparing the draft of the new constitution by incorporating the issues resolved so far and continue discussions on federalism, instead of staging protests, reported ekantipur.com. In his recent meetings with opposition leaders, Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala urged the parties to withdraw their scheduled protest programme as it could spoil the environment for consensus on the disputed agendas. “Our ongoing efforts for seeking consensus on disputed issues could be diverted due to the protests. Our priority should be to continue negotiations while allowing the drafting committee to start its work,” Forest Minister Mahesh Acharya quoted the PM as saying. PM Koirala held meetings with UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L) Chairman Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar on April 5 and April 6, respectively. During the meetings, Koirala assured them of flexibility on the names and borders of federal provinces if they roll back their scheduled protests.
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April - 6 
The UCPN-M, along with its five splinters, took out a rally on April 6 demanding nullification of a recent verdict of the Supreme Court (SC) that curbs the jurisdiction of the transitional justice mechanism, reports ekantipur.com. Addressing a gather
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The UCPN-M, along with its five splinters, took out a rally on April 6 demanding nullification of a recent verdict of the Supreme Court (SC) that curbs the jurisdiction of the transitional justice mechanism, reports ekantipur.com. Addressing a gathering at Shanti Batika in Kathmandu, Maoist leaders warned of abandoning the peace process and reviving the disbanded People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
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April - 7 
As many as twenty persons, including eight Security Force (SF) personnel, sustained injuries in clashes erupted during the first day of the three-day (April 7 – 9) Banda (general shut down strike) in various parts of Kathmandu Valley on April 7, repo
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As many as twenty persons, including eight Security Force (SF) personnel, sustained injuries in clashes erupted during the first day of the three-day (April 7 – 9) Banda (general shut down strike) in various parts of Kathmandu Valley on April 7, reports ekantipur.com. Banda enforcers clashed with Police in Kavre during a torch rally organised by the alliance. Eight Police personnel, including an inspector, and 12 banda enforcers were injured. In Bhairahawa, banda supporters set ablaze a motorcycle with Indian registration in the morning. Police said the cadres fled the scene after torching the two-wheeler (UP 56 J-2707) at Barmaili Tole.
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April - 7 
Cadres of the opposition alliance gathered at major thoroughfares in Biratnagar, Janakpur, Saptari, Bhojpur and Panchthar, among other Districts, shutting down marketplaces and halting vehicular movement.
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Cadres of the opposition alliance gathered at major thoroughfares in Biratnagar, Janakpur, Saptari, Bhojpur and Panchthar, among other Districts, shutting down marketplaces and halting vehicular movement.
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April - 7 
Effects of the shutdown were felt in Udayapur, Gulmi, Myagdi and Kaski Districts as markets were closed and vehicles garaged.
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Effects of the shutdown were felt in Udayapur, Gulmi, Myagdi and Kaski Districts as markets were closed and vehicles garaged.
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April - 7 
Four protesters in Bhojpur were seriously hurt and were referred to Kathmandu for treatment. At least 19 vehicles were vandalised while banda enforcers set ablaze four vehicles, according to Police. Police held 55 banda enforcers from across the coun
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Four protesters in Bhojpur were seriously hurt and were referred to Kathmandu for treatment. At least 19 vehicles were vandalised while banda enforcers set ablaze four vehicles, according to Police. Police held 55 banda enforcers from across the country on the first day of the banda. Police also detained 16 Maoist leaders including party’s Kathmandu committee Chairman Himal Sharma. Kathmandu District Secretary Renu Dahal, All Nepal National Independent Students Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), student wing of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), leader Surendra Basnet, among others, were detained at the Metropolitan Police Circle, Tinkune. They were released in the evening.
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April - 7 
In Jhapa, the Mechi Municipality office was vandalised, causing a loss of property worth NPR 100,000.
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In Jhapa, the Mechi Municipality office was vandalised, causing a loss of property worth NPR 100,000.
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April - 7 
In Pokhara, five vehicles were vandalised for defying the call. Police said three buses and two trucks faced the wrath of party cadres at Sainikbasti and Prithivi Chowk. Police made seven arrests for vandalism.
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In Pokhara, five vehicles were vandalised for defying the call. Police said three buses and two trucks faced the wrath of party cadres at Sainikbasti and Prithivi Chowk. Police made seven arrests for vandalism.
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April - 7 
In Saptari, party cadres and banda supporters vandalised a motorcycle belonging to the District Public Health Office while stones were pelted at the Land Revenue Office.
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In Saptari, party cadres and banda supporters vandalised a motorcycle belonging to the District Public Health Office while stones were pelted at the Land Revenue Office.
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April - 7 
In the interim, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led alliance of 30 political parties on April 7, decided to call off its general strike planned for April 8 and April 9, reports ekantipur.com. A meeting of the alliance convened at
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In the interim, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led alliance of 30 political parties on April 7, decided to call off its general strike planned for April 8 and April 9, reports ekantipur.com. A meeting of the alliance convened at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, shortly after announcing the end of strike at 5 pm on the first day of the three-day general strike made the decision to this effect. The alliance has decided to announced further protest programmes later. UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda tabled the proposal to call of the strike. He promised the representatives of various business organisations to put forth the proposal. Dahal told the media that the strike was withdrawn following calls from several quarters. Upendra Yadav of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF), Sadbhawana Party Chairman Rajendra Mahato and Federal Socialist Party Nepal Chairman Ashok Rai had pressed for enforcing the banda for two more days. Dahal was supported by Madhesh Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L) chief Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar in calling off the strike. Some in the alliance had even proposed an indefinite strike but Dahal said the people would retaliate against such a move. In a meeting with a team from the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) earlier, Dahal had pledged to table a proposal in the 30-party meeting for withdrawing the banda. This brings to end the opposition’s second phase of agitation. Alliance leaders said they will soon unveil the third phase of protests. The parties had called a three-day closure demanding that the new constitution should be written on the basis of consensus among the key stakeholders of the peace process. The opposition decision has created an environment for talks with the ruling parties on the contentious issues of the constitution writing process. The Constituent Assembly (CA) meeting has been postponed for a week to provide time for the parties to discuss the agenda.
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April - 7 
The strike had no effect in Mustang District where vehicles ran as usual. The market also remained open. The alliance had called off the strike in Taplejung District in view of the recent fire that destroyed 35 houses and displaced 90 families.
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The strike had no effect in Mustang District where vehicles ran as usual. The market also remained open. The alliance had called off the strike in Taplejung District in view of the recent fire that destroyed 35 houses and displaced 90 families.
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April - 7 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led 30-opposition parties decided to go ahead with its three-day nationwide general shutdown, beginning on April 7 (today), reported ekantipur.com. A meeting of the alliance convened at Singha Durb
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led 30-opposition parties decided to go ahead with its three-day nationwide general shutdown, beginning on April 7 (today), reported ekantipur.com. A meeting of the alliance convened at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu on April 6 decided to make their general strike a success despite calls from several quarters to cancel their agitation programmes.
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April - 8 
Chairman of Constituent Assembly (CA) Subas Nembang on April 8, urged the major parties to end the logjam in constitution drafting before the next CA meeting, scheduled for April 13, reports ekantipur.com. He said the opposition’s decision to withdra
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Chairman of Constituent Assembly (CA) Subas Nembang on April 8, urged the major parties to end the logjam in constitution drafting before the next CA meeting, scheduled for April 13, reports ekantipur.com. He said the opposition’s decision to withdraw the protest and his move to delay the voting process had prepared an environment for negotiations. It has been almost two months since the CA meeting was postponed after preparing objective questions on eight contentious issues. In a meeting with chief whips of the major parties, Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Rastriya Prajatantra Party- Nepal (RPP-N), Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), Madhesi Peoples’ Rights Forum-Democratic (MPRF-D), Madhesi People’s Rights Forum’s (MPRF) and Terai Madhesh Democratic Party (TMDP), Nembang asked them to use the time to find a common ground on contentious issues of the new constitution. Both sides have described the current situation as a temporary ceasefire and an opportunity to forge consensus. If there is no consensus by the date, Nembang said he would go ahead with the majority process that has been stopped to accommodate the opposition front in the constitution drafting process.
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April - 8 
The UCPN-M party asked Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala to take an initiative to end the present political impasse between ruling and opposition parties, reports myrepublica.com. UCPN-M General Secretary Krishna Bahadur Mahara who called on the PM
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The UCPN-M party asked Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala to take an initiative to end the present political impasse between ruling and opposition parties, reports myrepublica.com. UCPN-M General Secretary Krishna Bahadur Mahara who called on the PM Koirala on April 8, at the latter's residence at Baluwatar, Kathmandu, said that he had conveyed his party's decision in the meeting. The differences among the parties should be narrowed before the CA meeting is convened, Mahara said.
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April - 9 
In a bid to end the current deadlock situation seen at the CA, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal and CA Chairman Subas Nembang held a discussion at latter’s quarter at Baluwatar on April 9, reports ekantipur.com. Chairman Nembang had drawn the Dahal
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In a bid to end the current deadlock situation seen at the CA, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal and CA Chairman Subas Nembang held a discussion at latter’s quarter at Baluwatar on April 9, reports ekantipur.com. Chairman Nembang had drawn the Dahal’s attention to hold a meaningful dialogue with the ruling parties to forge consensus prior to the CA meet. Meanwhile, Dahal requested Nembang to create an environment conducive for talks and also urged him not to hold a CA meeting unless the consensus was forged.
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April - 9 
President Ram Baran Yadav and Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang are pressing both the ruling and opposition parties to forge consensus on key issues of new constitution before Monday’s (April 13) CA meeting, reports ekantipur.com. The
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President Ram Baran Yadav and Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang are pressing both the ruling and opposition parties to forge consensus on key issues of new constitution before Monday’s (April 13) CA meeting, reports ekantipur.com. The meeting is likely to start a voting process on disputed issues if the parties fail to reach consensus. On April 9, President Yadav met Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chair KP Oli and Vice-president Bidhya Bhandari to consult on the statute drafting process and asked Oli to give priority to consensus over voting process to resolve the contentious issues of new constitution. The President also plans to meet the top leaders of other parties on April 10 and April 11. President Yadav has taken a firm stance that the new statute should be drafted on the basis of broader consensus, mainly with the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhes-based parties. The President also asked the CA chairman not to initiate a voting process immediately. Nembang, who is in regular consultations with second-rung leaders, is planning a meeting of top leaders of the major parties to forge consensus on key issues of new constitution. Nembang has also hinted that he could allow more time for consensus if the parties sit for “genuine talks”.
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April - 9 
UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda expressed optimism on April 9 over reaching consensus with the ruling parties on key contentious issues of new constitution, reports ekantipur.com. The main opposition party leader maintained that cons
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UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda expressed optimism on April 9 over reaching consensus with the ruling parties on key contentious issues of new constitution, reports ekantipur.com. The main opposition party leader maintained that consensus is possible if the ruling parties respect the past agreements, especially the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA). Speaking to reporters after a meeting with a delegation of European Parliament, Dahal said that consensus has been delayed due to ruling parties’ arrogance. In the meeting, the delegation expressed concern over the delay in forging consensus among parties on the constitutional issues.
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April - 10 
On April 10, Chairman of the Constituent Assembly (CA) Subas Chandra Nembang said the process for the promulgation of the new constitution would be forwarded if political parties failed to forge consensus within April 13, reports ekantipur.com. At a
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On April 10, Chairman of the Constituent Assembly (CA) Subas Chandra Nembang said the process for the promulgation of the new constitution would be forwarded if political parties failed to forge consensus within April 13, reports ekantipur.com. At a programme organised by the Koirala Sewa Samaj Nepal in Kathmandu, Chairman Nembang said that there was no alternative to forward the process as per the rule of the CA if political parties failed to forge consensus on the disputed issues of the constitution or the due process within the next three days. "Promulgating the new constitution is a national campaign. It is necessary to exert positive pressure to top leaders from all the people for the promulgation of the new constitution soon."
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April - 12 
Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala and CA Chairman Subas Nembang held discussion on the efforts being made for promulgating the constitution through consensus, reports ekantipur.com. The meeting held at the latter's office on April 12, focused on rev
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Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala and CA Chairman Subas Nembang held discussion on the efforts being made for promulgating the constitution through consensus, reports ekantipur.com. The meeting held at the latter's office on April 12, focused on reviewing the consensus efforts and the steps to be taken for meaningful talks. PM Koirala said that positive talks were being held at different levels to forge consensus on the contents of the new constitution. "Intensive parleys are being held by focusing on the key issues," the PM reportedly told Nembang. It has been learnt that CA Chairman Nembang advised the PM to intensify efforts for consensus and continue talks based on issues.
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April - 12 
Sadbhawana Party Chairman Rajendra Mahato said that the Madhes-based parties will not participate in the meeting of the 30-party alliance as the relevance of the front has ended, reports ekantipur.com. Mahato claimed that Madhesi people will not be a
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Sadbhawana Party Chairman Rajendra Mahato said that the Madhes-based parties will not participate in the meeting of the 30-party alliance as the relevance of the front has ended, reports ekantipur.com. Mahato claimed that Madhesi people will not be able to secure their rights through the alliance. “The 30-party alliance will not be effective from now onwards,” Mahato said in an interaction programme of Reporter’s Club in Kathmandu on April 12, “Madhesi people do not need this alliance.” He blamed the double-faced character of UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal for rendering the alliance ineffective. Leader Mahato opined that the Madhes-based parties are capable to carry out a separate agitation on their own. He added that preparations are being made for a strong struggle by forming a separate alliance.
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April - 12 
The ruling NC and CPN- UML have agreed to come up with a concrete work plan to complete the constitution drafting process, reports ekantipur.com. The meeting of the top leaders from the two parties on April 12, decided to set a target to complete the
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The ruling NC and CPN- UML have agreed to come up with a concrete work plan to complete the constitution drafting process, reports ekantipur.com. The meeting of the top leaders from the two parties on April 12, decided to set a target to complete the remaining tasks of constitution drafting. In the proposed work plan, the leaders said, both settled and unsettled issues of constitution writing would be listed. “Talks are being held to formulate a new work calendar but we did not take any decision today (April 13) as we have to consult with other parties as well,” NC Vice-president Ram Chandra Poudel said.
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April - 12 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said the disputed issues of constitution writing--federalism, forms of government, judiciary and electoral system-- should be settled simultaneously, reports e
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said the disputed issues of constitution writing--federalism, forms of government, judiciary and electoral system-- should be settled simultaneously, reports ekantipur.com. The Maoist party will not accept piecemeal solution, Dahal told Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang in a meeting in Kathmandu on April 12. As an alternative, Nembang has proposed preparing a draft of new constitution on agreed issues and holding continuous discussions on federalism, the major bone of contention among the parties. While Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) have agreed to the proposal, UCPN-M is insistent on settling the issues as a package deal based in consensus. According to Dahal's personal aide, Chudamani Khadka, the Maoist chairman requested Nembang not to initiate voting process in the CA, saying that the parties are close to settling the contentious issues in consensus.
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April - 13 
The meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) has been postponed until next week to provide time for the parties to settle contentious issues of constitution-writing in consensus, reports ekantipur.com. The CA meeting on April 13 was adjourned after p
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The meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) has been postponed until next week to provide time for the parties to settle contentious issues of constitution-writing in consensus, reports ekantipur.com. The CA meeting on April 13 was adjourned after passing a condolence proposal on the demise of former parliamentarian Salim Miya Ansari. The Assembly is now scheduled to meet on April 19. Chairman Subas Nembang decided to provide one week of extra time after the major parties claimed that they were close to consensus on key issues of the new constitution. He was scheduled to start the majority process in the Assembly on April 13 but he postponed the plan at the request of both the ruling and opposition parties.
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April - 14 
Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala said that the country would get a new constitution within the year 2072, reports myrepublica.com. He claimed that the Nepali New Year, which began on April 14, would be a year of constitution and peace for all Nepa
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Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala said that the country would get a new constitution within the year 2072, reports myrepublica.com. He claimed that the Nepali New Year, which began on April 14, would be a year of constitution and peace for all Nepali people. Koirala claimed that the political parties within the Constituent Assembly (CA) have already agreed to issue new constitution through consensus and the constitution will be drafted soon. He also claimed that the differences between political parties are narrowing down and the constitution drafting process is heading toward consensus. PM Koirala, who reached Village Development Committee (VDC) Taksera in Rukum District on April 14 to inaugurate Janajati Art and Cultural Festival, said that the new constitution would be full of democratic features. "If you have any doubt or confusion that the country would not get new constitution, just remove such things from your mind. I promise the country will get new constitution within 2072 BS," said Koirala.
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April - 15 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) said that it is ready to make a compromise on the issues of federalism if the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) agree to make more concessi
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) said that it is ready to make a compromise on the issues of federalism if the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) agree to make more concessions on the electoral system, reports ekantipur.com on April 16. The main opposition party claims that it wants to conclude the statute drafting process as soon as possible if the ruling parties are ready for the inclusive and proportional representation of marginalised communities through a new electoral system. Although the parties have agreed in principle to go for a mixed electoral system, they are divided over the percentage of FPTP and Proportional Representation (PR). Giving preference to negotiations over street protests, the Maoist leaders said they were not in a mood to announce the third phase of protest despite pressure on UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda from allies of the 30-party front to unveil the street protest. “If ruling parties are ready to allocate 55 percent seats under FPTP and 45 percent under proportional categories, we will adopt flexibility on the numbers and demarcation of federal units,” said a senior Maoist leader involved in the cross-party negotiations. The ruling parties have said that they could go up to 40 percent for the PR.
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April - 16 
On April 16, Sadbhavana Party (SP) Chairman Rajendra Mahato accused Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal aka Prachanda of betrayal and said, the Madhesi and the Janajati parties are forming a separate alliance, repor
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On April 16, Sadbhavana Party (SP) Chairman Rajendra Mahato accused Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal aka Prachanda of betrayal and said, the Madhesi and the Janajati parties are forming a separate alliance, reports myrepublica.com. Speaking at 25th anniversary of his party, Mahato said there is a need of separate alliance as Dahal had failed to lead the protests to establish their demands effectively. Further, he said that the new alliance consist Terai Madhesh Democratic Party (TMDP), Madheshi Janadhikar Forum Nepal (MJFN) and SP.
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April - 18 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) said that it will raise objection to the process of constitution drafting through majority if the Constitution Assembly (CA) moves ahead by disregarding the opposition, reports ekantipur.com on Apr
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) said that it will raise objection to the process of constitution drafting through majority if the Constitution Assembly (CA) moves ahead by disregarding the opposition, reports ekantipur.com on April 19. The Maoist party made such reaction in the wake of the decision made by the ruling parties— Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)—to take the CA process ahead so as to promulgate the new constitution by mid July, if the consensus cannot be forged with the opposition parties. “We will protest if the ruling parties go ahead with the process. Problems will not be resolved simply by going to process without forging consensus on the basic elements of constitution writing,” said UCPN-M Standing Committee member Agni Sapkota.
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April - 20 
The ruling NC and CPN-UML decided to send the agreed upon issues in constitution writing to the drafting committee of the CA if there is no agreement on issues concerning federalism at the three-party meeting scheduled for April 20 morning, reports m
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The ruling NC and CPN-UML decided to send the agreed upon issues in constitution writing to the drafting committee of the CA if there is no agreement on issues concerning federalism at the three-party meeting scheduled for April 20 morning, reports myrepublica.com. A meeting held at Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala's official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu on April 19 morning also decided to continue negotiations on disputed issues of federalism while the CA's drafting committee prepares a draft of the new statute. The three-party meeting is being held at the initiative of PM Koirala, who is leaving for Indonesia on a nine-day visit on April 20 to attend the Afro-Asian Summit.
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April - 20 
Three major political parties on April 20 said they were closer to reaching an agreement over the disputes of the new Constitution and expect to resolve disputes within three days, reports The Hindu. With the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (
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Three major political parties on April 20 said they were closer to reaching an agreement over the disputes of the new Constitution and expect to resolve disputes within three days, reports The Hindu. With the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) agreeing to explore a previous understanding, the parties have agreed to prepare a draft of the new statute on the contentious issues they have already forged an understanding – model of governance, electoral system and judiciary. Meanwhile, they would try to reach consensus on the most entangled issue of all, federalism. “With the period of political transition lengthening due to intransigence of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), our party has decided to be flexible so as to get the draft of the Constitution ready,” UCPN-M Vice-chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha said. The meeting at Baluwatar has entrusted chiefs of the three parties to arrive at a decision.
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April - 21 
A group of activists belonging to Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Moist-Chand) attacked and injured an advocate at his law firm in Nepalgunj-13, Banke, on April 21, reports ekantipur.com. Claiming the responsibility, CPN-M
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A group of activists belonging to Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Moist-Chand) attacked and injured an advocate at his law firm in Nepalgunj-13, Banke, on April 21, reports ekantipur.com. Claiming the responsibility, CPN-Moist-Chand district secretary Man Bahadur Rokaya said that the party took 'physical action' against Barma as he was found illegally acquiring land in the name of other people by producing fake documents.
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April - 21 
Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang is learnt to have planned to send disputes in constitution making to the CA"s Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) and give it a few days to resolve them in consensus, repo
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Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang is learnt to have planned to send disputes in constitution making to the CA"s Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) and give it a few days to resolve them in consensus, reports myrepublica.com. Leaders from major political parties closely involved in interparty negotiations, however, said that the CA chairman also has an alternative plan if the CPDCC and leaders fail to settle the disputes in consensus. "If the top political leaders settle major contentious issues in consensus, the chairman will entrust the CPDCC with preparing a report based on the same political understanding and forward it to the CA plenary,' said a source close to Nembang. "However, the chairman at a CA meeting on Thursday (April 23) will announce the agenda items for the next sitting."
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April - 23 
Chairman of Constituent Assembly (CA) Subas Nembang on April 23 said that the voting process would begin on April 30 if parties failed to reach consensus on contentious issues of new constitution, reports ekantipur.com. After having deferred the CA m
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Chairman of Constituent Assembly (CA) Subas Nembang on April 23 said that the voting process would begin on April 30 if parties failed to reach consensus on contentious issues of new constitution, reports ekantipur.com. After having deferred the CA meeting for more than two months, Nembang made it clear at the CA meeting on April 23 that he would move ahead as per the report submitted by Questionnaire Committee. However, again the CA meeting scheduled to be convened on April 23 has been put off for the next seven days, and the next meeting is slated for April 30 for the last time to forge consensus on the disputed issues of constitution writing as the CA’s priority is still agreement. Addressing the CA meeting, Nembang said the CA is still in favour of consensus but there will be no other option but move ahead as per the established norms, law and tradition if the parties failed to solve the disputes through consensus. The three major parties— Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M)—had agreed on April 20 to initiate drafting process on already agreed upon issues and continue discussions on the disputed issues. Though parties are closer to consensus on judiciary, electoral system and form of government, they are yet to prepare a framework of agreement. According to cross-party leaders, they plan to prepare a draft if there is a final agreement on these issues and get back to discussions on federalism after a while.
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April - 23 
CPN-UML senior leader Jhalanath Khanal on April 23 ruled out any possibility of federalising country based on ethnic line, reports ekantipur.com. Inaugurating the party constituency-1 convention in Ilam District, leader Khanal warned that the country
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CPN-UML senior leader Jhalanath Khanal on April 23 ruled out any possibility of federalising country based on ethnic line, reports ekantipur.com. Inaugurating the party constituency-1 convention in Ilam District, leader Khanal warned that the country would plunge into disintegration if federal states were declared on the basis of ethnicity. "Nepal has 125 ethnic communities. We cannot have federal states on their names," Khanal underscored. He also accused the UCPN-M of creating hurdles to forestall the constitution making in spite of flexibility exercised by NC and CPN-UML.
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April - 24 
In an indication of mending rift in the alliance, leaders of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M)-led 30-party opposition bloc have reached an understanding to form a task force to deal with the ruling parties on constitution-writing,
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In an indication of mending rift in the alliance, leaders of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M)-led 30-party opposition bloc have reached an understanding to form a task force to deal with the ruling parties on constitution-writing, reports ekantipur.com. The team under Maoist leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara will take its shape when the meeting of the alliance scheduled for Tuesday (April 28) inducts members from the Madhesi and Janajati parties. Friday’s (April 24) was the first meeting of the parties after they withdrew their street protests two weeks ago. Madhes-based parties fear that the main opposition could join hands with the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) by abandoning the agenda of Madhes. “We want to seriously review the working style of the alliance leadership and decide the future course,” Sadbhawana Party (SP) Chairman Rajendra Mahato said after the meeting. Madhes-based and Janajati leaders were miffed at the Maoists after media reports that the heads of the NC, the CPN-UML and the third largest party agreed to draft the new constitution putting aside federalism, the key dispute, before Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala left for Indonesia earlier this week.
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April - 24 
Leaders from the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), have responded positively to Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal's proposal to prepare a draft of t
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Leaders from the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), have responded positively to Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal's proposal to prepare a draft of the new constitution by including both the federal models -- the one proposed by ruling coalition and the other floated by the UCPN-M led opposition camp, reports myrepublica.com on April 25. "If the UCPN (Maoist) chairman has seriously floated this idea, it will certainly help deliver new constitution and we should support him until he remains committed to it," said NC Chief Whip Chinkaji Shrestha. According to him, even NC and CPN-UML leaders had earlier floated the idea but the parties had not been able to focus on the proposal.
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April - 24 
Talking to a few journalists at his residence at Lazimpat in Kathmandu on April 24, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal said that his party is positive towards forging consensus on federalism, putting both the 7-province model of the ruling parties an
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Talking to a few journalists at his residence at Lazimpat in Kathmandu on April 24, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal said that his party is positive towards forging consensus on federalism, putting both the 7-province model of the ruling parties and the Maoist-proposed 10 province model in the draft new constitution and then going for public feedback, reports myrepublica.com. Dahal also said the constitution should not be promulgated without finalizing the major disputes over state-structuring. "Placing the issue of state-restructuring on hold is unacceptable to us, but we are ready for any give and take for settling matters," he said. "Let's put both the 7-province and 10-province models in the draft constitution and allow the people to debate them."
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April - 24 
UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda refuted the rumors that he forged a separate deal with the CPN-UML and NC, reports ekantipur.com. Talking to journalists at his Lazimpat-based residence in Kathmandu on April 24, leader Dahal said no p
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UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda refuted the rumors that he forged a separate deal with the CPN-UML and NC, reports ekantipur.com. Talking to journalists at his Lazimpat-based residence in Kathmandu on April 24, leader Dahal said no progress has been made towards agreement except the ‘abstract commitment’ for consensus during the bilateral meeting held before PM Koirala left for Indonesia.
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*Data till , May 03, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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