Quote Unquote (Spotlight Weekly)

“The constituent assembly will not only lead the country towards republic but also towards religious and ethnic division. At a time when demands for ethnic and regional autonomy are being raised and when there is increased international activities here, going for constituent assembly would be fatal,”

Girija Prasad Koirala, president of Nepali Congress, answering questions of reporters about the demand of some leaders of his party about the constituent assembly.

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“It is in between.”

Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, a member of Standing Committee of the UML, when asked how he considers the appointment of Deuba as prime minister and whether it is the correction of regression, in The Kathmandu Post.

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“The prime minister’s address has opened doors for the golden future of the country.”

Bamdev Gautam, a member of Standing Committee of the CPN (UML), responding to the prime minister’s address, in Rajdhani.

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“Deuba has lied to the people. He has not been able to speak anything except strengthening regression.”

Ram Chandra Poudel, senior leader of Nepali Congress, reacting to the prime minister’s address, in Rajdhani.

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“This is the first time that we are witnessing the political parties coming together to form a government based on common program.”

Dr. Minendra Rijal, senior leader of NC (Democratic), at a talk program in Nepal Television.

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“There are some reasons behind the strike called by the ANNISU-R in the educational sector. The government should co-operate for their peaceful landing.”

Krishna Pahadi, president of Human Rights and Peace Society, in Bimarsha.

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“We can lift the terrorist tag on the ANNISU- R. But they should immediately stop their violent activities and should not play prank on the children’s future.”

Bidhyadhar Mallik, Secretary of Education, in Bimarsha.

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