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PM calls for united voice against terrorism

By Ritu Raj Subedi

Kathmandu, Apr. 1:Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, after assessment of the security situation in terror-affected areas in the west, told Parliament today that security forces were fighting a difficult battle.

"The security forces, although they lack basic equipment, are active in their mission and are risking their lives," Deuba remarked speaking separately at the House of Representatives and the National Assembly.

The Prime Minister said that the security forces were working together to defeat the terrorists who were acting against the country, people and democracy.

"I believe we all are united in strengthening the resources of Mother Nepal’s brave defenders and in keeping their morale high. I wholeheartedly appreciate the patience, the devotion and the sense of duty of the security personnel," Deuba told the lawmakers.

The Prime Minister said that the terrorist activities of the Maoists had pushed the country into a very uneasy situation. Every aspect of life of the Nepalese has been hit by terror. "In this situation, we need a single voice and agree on the matter of national security even if we differ on other issues. Then, there must be unity to safeguard democracy," Premier Deuba observed.

He said by endorsing the State of Emergency by a two-third majority the political parties had made a strong solidarity statement against terrorism.

"I commend the solidarity and public mobilisation by the parties and civil society against the bandh called by the terrorists, which jeopardises the future of hundreds of thousands of students taking part in the SLC examinations," he said. "This initiative against terror and violence has greatly helped the security forces to restore law and order in the country."

He said that by spreading this awareness, initiative and solidarity to the villages, the government would succeed in securing peace for the country. "There is no doubt that we Nepalese are united to defeat terror."

The Prime Minister further said that the Maoist terrorists were the foes of the nation, the people and the democracy. Security forces, with their full sense of duty, are active in the fronts of the battlefields. "It is our duty to support them mentally and physically."

He said that the government had left no stone unturned to boost the morale of the security forces, an attitude which Parliament, civil society and people from all walks of life share.

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