"There will be a political disaster if the clashes among parties continue."
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, talking to reporters in Biratnagar.
"I have seen from east to west and in Madhes that there is huge public wave in favor of Maoists. So Maoist victory in the election is certain. Only conspiracies can defeat us now. And if there are such conspiracies, people will revolt."
Prachanda, Maoist chairman, in Nepal FM.
"Efforts at undermining the morale of Nepali Army and police are not acceptable for UML."
Madhav Kumar Nepal, general secretary of the Unified Marxist Leninist (UML), addressing a program in Khula Manch.
"The heads of the cadres of UML are not footballs that the YCL can kick around at will."
Khadga Prasad Oli, senior Unified Marxist Leninist (UML), addressing a program in Khula Manch.
"The victory of the people would be ensured only with the victory of the Maoists."
Dr. Baburam Bhattarai, senior Maoist leader, addressing election rally in Gorkha.
"If there had been total peace, I am sure, the country would have witnessed 7 to 8 percent of growth."
Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat, Finance Minister, addressing the AGM of Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI).
"The main agenda of the business community, now, is (lack of) security."
Kush Kumar Joshi, newly elected president of Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI).
"They have fielded women candidates in places where they are weak and against big fishes."
Uma Adhikary, central leader of Nepali Congress and president of Inter party Women Alliance.
Transition:
KILLED: Two persons Firoz Khan and Parwez Iraqi in a bomb blast in a mosque in Biratnagar.
A Maoist worker Ganga Bhujel in a clash with Nepali Congress workers in Solukhumbu.
ABDUCTED: Raj Kishore Mandal, a candidate belonging to Dalit Janajati Party, from Saptari 2 constituency, by cadres of Akhil Terai Mukti Morcha.
DISSOLVED: A talks team formed by four armed outfit based in Terai – Samyukta Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha, Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha, Madhesi Mukti Tigers and Terai Cobra – after they withdrew their offer for talks with the government.
RECOGNIZED: 810 international election observers, by the Election Commission (EC). Likewise, over 80,000 national election observers will also be deployed for the Constituent Assembly election.
INVITED: Election Commissioners from South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries, to observe the April 10 Constituent Assembly election, by the Election Commission.
