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"T he parties have agreed on the agenda of restoration of democracy, constitutional monarchy to bring the Maoists to the mainstream and full activation of the Constitution of 1990. Our agitation is targeted at these things."
Girija Prasad Koirala , former prime minister and president of Nepali Congress, in Rajdhani
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“C ircumstances and time demand a change, which will follow sooner than later.”
Surya Bahadur Thapa , former prime minister and president of the newly formed Rastriya Janashakti Party, addressing a function in Kathmandu.
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"T he actions of October 4 and February 1 are responsible for the present undemocratic situation in the country and the Maoists are responsible for the escalation in violence. The only mistake on the part of the political parties is that they failed to prevent them from doing what they did."
Nilambar Acharya , former minister and one of the drafter of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal 1990, at a program in Kathmandu .
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“T he palace has always been a major obstacle for stability and our past experiences have taught us that a national debate on this matter should begin.”
Madhav Kumar Nepal , general secretary of Unified Marxist-Leninist, addressing a program organized to mark the 16th anniversary of the Democratic National Youth Federation in the capital.
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"W e must not wait for thousands more to die – we need action, and we need it now.”
Dr. Arjun Karki , president of the NGO Federation of Nepal, addressing a panel of participants in a conference.
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"T he Maoists are involved in less political and more criminal activities."
Professor Dr. Kapil Shrestha , a member of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in Deshantar.
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"W e have not yet closed the door for talks. But the King should take the first initiative."
Gopal Man Shrestha , acting president of Nepali Congress (Democratic), at a program.
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