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spotlogo2.jpg (6318 bytes) VOL. 23, NO. 17, NOV 21 -  NOV 27  2003 ( MANGSIR 05, 2060 )

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“By killing and abducting the cadres of the parties that are involved in the agitation, the Maoists have assisted the regression.”

Girija Prasad Koirala, President of Nepali Congress and former prime minister, addressing a function in Janakpur, in Nepal Samacharpatra

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“Because of their weak self confidence, political parties including the Congress sees conspiracy against democracy in every activity.”

Parshu Narayan Chaudhary, Chairman of the Raj Parishad Standing Committee, in Kantipur.

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“The activities of the present government prove that it is authoritarian.” 

Kuber Sharma, Chairman of Green Nepal Party, in the Annapurna Post.

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“There is no role of India in Bhutanese refugee problem.’”

Tek Nath Rijal, leader of Bhutanese refugees and rights activist, in the Annapurna Post

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“In Nepalese context, there is no alternative to constitutional monarchy for national unity.”

Lokendra Bahadur Chand, former prime minister and leader of Rastriya Prajatantra Party, in Gorkhapatra.

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“If the political parties become skeptical, the constitution will never be revived.”

Daman Nath Dhungana, one of the drafters of the present constitution, in Spacetime.

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“If the nation is prepared for the referendum, why should political parties have any objection?”

Khadga Prasad Oli, member of standing committee, CPN (UML) in the Himalaya Times.

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“We are not trying to protect defaulters. If someone is trying to intentionally default on their payment, we will not protect them.”

Chandi Raj Dhakal, first vice president of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), in Deshantar.

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