“I am physically fit to run the government for the next ten years.  It is written in my 'janma kundal' (horoscope) that I will become the  Prime Minister for a period of ten years.”

Prime Minister Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, addressing a mass meeting at his constituency Parsa-1, last week.

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“This possibility is always there. He can become Prime Minister once again.”

Sushil Koirala, general secretary of Nepali Congress, replying to a question if NC President G. P.  Koirala could become the premier, in Bimarsha.

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“Nepali Congress should not take the majority given to it by the people as a license to destroy the national economy and make the country bankrupt.”

K. P. Sharma Oli, senior leader of the Unified Marxist-Leninist party, in Chhalphal.

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“Nobody knows what is the exact expenditure and income of the country now.”

Bishnu Bahadur K. C., Auditor General, in Nepalipatra.

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“Our campaign (against 'corrupt' ministers) continues. We might even opt for change in the government's leadership if our demands are not met.”

Ram Bahadur Bista, a dissident Nepali Congress MP, in Jana Satta.

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“Though we are in the same party, I don't have any relation with him.”

Arjun Narshingh K.C., Former Minister and Chief of the International Relations Department of Nepali Congress, on Foreign Minister Dr. Mahat, in Jana Bhavana.

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“The producers and directors here are after those who are ready to bare themselves and give indecent exposures.”

Bina Budhathoki, an actress, explaining why she doesn't have any movie in her hand, in Aparanha.

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