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spotlogo2.jpg (6318 bytes) VOL. 23, NO. 13, SEP 19 -  SEP 25  2003 ( Ashwin 02, 2060 )

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“I have not seen any signal coming from the King.”

Madhav Kumar Nepal, general secretary of the CPN-UML.

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“The leaders of five political parties have shown (by scaling down their agitation) that they are only opportunists.”

Kamal Thapa, Minister for Information and Communication, in Kantipur.

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“Revival of the House of Representatives is the best option to resolve the present political crisis. Once the House of Representatives revives, it will choose the prime minister on its own.”

Arjun Narshing K.C, spokesperson of Nepali  Congress.

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“It was because of Koirala and Nepal that I asked for postponement of elections.”

Sher Bahadur Deuba, former prime minister and president of Nepali Congress (Democratic).

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“No matter whether there is Dashain or Tihar, our agitation will continue till the House of Representatives is revived.”

Amik Sherchan, president of People’s Front, speaking at an interaction.

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“Royal Nepalese Army has all equipment required to diffuse explosives.”

Colonel Deepak Gurung, spokesperson of the Royal Nepalese Army, in the Himalayan Times.

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“As long as Congress is divided, I don’t see any possibility to put the pressure on King. Once the Congress unites, all political problems will be solved.”

Ram Chandra Poudel, deputy prime minister, talking to media.

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 “I am neither a humorist nor a rap or pop singer but I simply want to identify myself as a folk singer.”

Prakash Ojha, a popular folk singer.

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