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spotlogo2.jpg (6318 bytes) VOL. 24, NO. 04, JULY 30 -  AUGUST 05  2004 ( SHRAWAN 15, 2061 B.S. )

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"My elasticity has a limit."

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, saying that the government can go yield up to a certain level in the negotiations with the Maoists.

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"Our movement can provide solution to the country's problems including the conflict."

Girija Prasad Koirala, President of Nepali Congress and former Prime Minister, addressing a public program in Mahottari district.

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"Our efforts towards peace will bear fruit within next two to three months."

Deputy Prime Minister Bharat Mohan Adhikari, speaking at a program in Biratnagar.

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"The talks should not be made transparent as in the past. Conflict and negotiation could go together."

Dr. Mohammad Mohsin, Minister for Information and Communication, rejecting unilateral ceasefire on the part of the government.

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"I will knock the door of the Supreme Court."

Chiranjibi Wagle, former minister, who was convicted on corruption charges by the Special Court, defending his position at a program at the Reporters' Club.

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"Informal talks are taking place with the Maoists at the governmental and non-governmental level."

Jog Meher Shrestha, Minister for Land Reforms and Management, in a face to face program.

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"It (the peace process) has been limited more to rhetoric than substance."

Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat, leader of Nepali Congress, at an interaction program.

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"The dismissal of the elected committee of the student wing is an act of regression within the party."

Guru Raj Ghimire, ousted president of the Nepal Students' Union, accusing the party decision to dissolve the NSU central committee as inappropriate.

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