Quote Unquote (Spotlight Weekly)

“The civil servants should refrain from harassing common people who come to get their services.”

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, speaking at a program in Pokhara.

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“I have already decided on how to move forward. My strategy will be clear in a few days.”

Surya Bahadur Thapa, former Prime Minister, at a program organized in Pokhara, on how he intends to carry forward his political strategy.

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“This is a minor matter. I am presently preoccupied with restoring the peace in the country.”

Girija Prasad Koirala, President of Nepali Congress, responding to the queries related to sudden dismissal of leadership of the Nepal Students Union (NSU), in Kantipur.

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“This government is formed under the basis of the constitution. So, it cannot transgress the constitutional norms.”

Dr. Mohamad Mohsin, Minister for Information and Communications, in The Kathmandu Post.

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“This is more of a political document than a budget. It does not have a strategic focus.”

Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat, former Finance Minister, in response to the budget.

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“This budget has made the basis of the government clear.”

Dr. Minendra Rijal, a leader of Nepali Congress (Democratic), after the budget speech.

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“Now the Maoists are about to cross the limit.”

Dr. Sundar Mani Dixit, President of the Civil Society, in Deshantar.

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“The (lack of) intention of the government to hold elections have been made clear by the less allocation of the resources than asked for by the security and the election commission.”

Dr. Prakash Chandra Lohani, former finance minister, saying that the government does not have intention of holding the elections.

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