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"The present infighting within the Nepali Congress is the fight for the post of party president. This will end after the general convention."

Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, addressing a party gathering.

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"I want to assure the people that I am doing everything possible to conduct the dialogue (with Maoists)."

Sher Bahadur Deuba, former Prime Minister, saying he will leave no stone unturned to conduct dialogue with the insurgents, in Himalaya Times.

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"Still, the agreement and unity between the leaders duo is essential to resolve the country's problems, strengthen the democracy and the party."

Khum Bahadur Khadka, sacked minister and one of the key players behind the ongoing power tussle within the ruling Nepali Congress party, saying dialogue between PM Koirala and former PM Bhattarai is necessary to resolve the crisis, in Bimarsha.

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"Our own experience has proved that the leaders who depend on head-counting to change the government cannot face the challenges of the country."

Hom Nath Dahal, Nepali Congress MP, in Budhabar.

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"The 18th session of the parliament passed the anti-national bill to amend the citizenship act which has increased the risk of the country taking the route followed by Fiji and Sikkim."

Amik Sherchan, Chairman of United People's Front, assessing the recent session of the parliament, in Nepalipatra.

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"Our struggle continues. This amendment cannot solve the problem of citizenship."

Gajendra Narayan Singh, National Chairman of Nepal Sadbhavana Party (NSP), in Himalaya Times.

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"I am not in a hurry. I don't want to marry in a hurry and repent in leisure."

Melina Manandhar, popular Nepali actress, in Samakalin.

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