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spotlogo2.jpg (6318 bytes) VOL. 22, NO. 32, FEB 21 - FEB 27 2003.

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"Our party will not participate in any roundtable meeting since there is no legitimate body to convene one."

Former prime minister and Nepali Congress president Girija Prasad Koirala addressing a mass meeting in Inarua, in Himalaya Times.

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"I am confident that the Maoists will consult with the main parties before taking any decision. Senior Maoist leaders are in constant contact with me."

Amik Sherchan, convenor of National People Forum, in Rajdhani.

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"The Maoists called a cease-fire and decided to start peace talks because of internal and external pressure."

Subodh Raj Pyakurel, general secretary of INSEC, in Deshantar.

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"No government has ever paid attention to uplifting art and literature. All governments have been merely paying lip service."

Veteran artist Uttam Nepali, in Bimarsha.

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"I don't understand the role of the other political parties when efforts are being made to bring lasting peace in the country."

Minister of Physical Planning and Works Narayan Singh Pun, in Gorkhapatra.

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"Madhavjis have been changing their stand in each meeting. They supported one agenda in Bhaktapur and another in Maharajgunj.

Nepali Congress leader Ram Chandra Poudel pointing the role of CPN-UML general secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal, in Kantipur

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"I don't have anything to say when someone offers employment to others."

Artist and director Mohan Niraula reacting to the process of selection for the chairman of the Film Development Board.

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"I have no regrets. I think whatever I did in life was correct."

Keshar Jung Rayamajhi, chairman of the Raj Parishad Standing Committee, while releasing his autobiography, in Gorkhapatra.

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