Quote Unquote (Spotlight Weekly)

"After retirement [from his current position that holds the rank of assistant secretary-general of the United Nations], I want to return to my birthplace in Gulmi district to do social work."

Kul Chandra Gautam, Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF, in Bimarsha.

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"Personally, I am convinced that the King wants reconciliation with political parties and that he has no wish to trample upon the present constitution. But I think he should take appropriate steps to allay any fears or apprehensions still remaining among the political parties and people."

Khadga Prasad Oli, senior leader of Unified Marxist-Leninist, speaking about his recent audience with the King, in a talk program on Nepal Television.

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"After the October 4 royal address, the six parties failed to come up with a single consensus name for prime minister. While the UML proposed the name of Madhav Kumar Nepal, Nepali Congress proposed the name of Taranath Rana Bhat. As a result, there was a decision that we should recommend the King to choose the prime minister from among the six parties. That is what has happened. Therefore, there should be no doubt that the present government has been formed as per the recommendation of the six parties."

Badri Prasad Mandal, Deputy Prime Minister, speaking in a talk program on Nepal Television.

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"Maoists can send their letter to Singha Durbar."

Gore Bahadur Khapangi, Minister of Women, Children and Social Welfare, in Himalaya Times.

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"There is no alternative to elections. Despite many mistakes committed by the political leaders, the people still want elections to choose their own representatives."

Bam Dev Gautam, leader of UML, in Drishti.

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"It is not necessary that only politicians are required to govern the country. Non-politicians can also deliver better results. I am happy that there are some non-politicians in the present cabinet."

Dr. Govinda Sharma, a senior surgeon Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, in Jana Bhawana.

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"I have already submitted my property statement to the High Level Property Probe Commission and Commission of Investigation of Abuse of Authority. I have already clarified my points. But I still don't know what are the charges against me."

Chiranjibi Wagle, former minister, in Gorkhapatra.

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