“T he genesis and growth of terrorism directed against democracy has its root in the growing disillusionment among the people as a result of lack of sincere efforts towards consolidating the multiparty democratic exercise by upholding the directive principles and policies of the Constitution.”
King Gyanendra , in his message on to the nation on constitution day.
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“I think the King himself should have given a thought whether it is appropriate for him to go for 21-days long trip overseas at this hour of crisis in the country.”
Girija Prasad Koirala , president of Nepali Congress (NC) and former prime minister, responding to queries from journalists before leaving for New Delhi.
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“T he high level leaders (of UML) have met with Maoists.”
Madhav Kumar Nepal , general secretary of the unified Marxist-Leninist (UML), talking to journalists after he returned home after extended three-weeks-long stay in Indian capital of New Delhi.
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“E ach force can go to the people and try to win them in their favor. We the parties will ask the people to vote in favor of democratic republic and those in favor of authoritarian monarchy can also do their job. Whatever the people decide, we will accept.”
Bamdev Gautam , leader of the Unified Marxist Leninist (UML), speaking at a program organized in Kathmandu.
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“T he King’s SAARC address gives good reply to those who practice double standards – to those who say ‘revolution’ when bomb explodes in another country but chant ‘terrorism’ when the same incident happens in their territory.”
Radha Krishna Mainali , Minister for Education, at an interaction program.
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“T he intention rather than the content of the code is questionable.”
Dr. Arjun Karki , president of NGO Federation, protesting the new code of conduct for NGOs introduced by the government.
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“T here is rule of law in the country. Because the government can promulgate ordinances and ordinances are also laws.”
Prem Bahadur Bista , former Attorney General, in Jana Bhawana.
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“I am neither a Congressi like Prakash Koirala, nor an extremist. But, I am firm on my conviction that institution of monarchy is required for this country. You can call me arrogant, self-respecting person or whatever you like.”
Shailaja Acharya , leader of Nepali Congress, addressing a press conference organized at her residence .
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LEFT: Girija Prasad Koirala , president of Nepali Congress and former prime minister, for New Delhi, India.
RETURNED: Madhav Kumar Nepal , general secretary of the Unified Marxist Leninist, after his three-week-long visit to India.
RELEASED: Arun Chand , managing director of Basuling Sugar Mill and son of former prime minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand, by the Maoists, on condition that he will pay Rs 31.1 million dues to farmers by March next year.
VISITED: Tamrat Samuel , a senior official at the UN political affairs department, Nepal.
APPOINTED: Harish Chandra Shah , an under-secretary at the Department of Roads, as the Managing Director of Electricity Authority (NEA), by the government.
ACCREDITED: Dr. Ram Bhakta P. B. Thakur , Royal Nepalese Ambassador to Egypt, also as the ambassador to Israel, by the King in accordance with the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal, 1990.
AWARDED: Muna Dhungana , with the ‘Bikal Bal Sahitya Puraskar’ of this year, by Abhinab Sahitya Samaj
Senior musician Shuva Bahadur Sunam, with the ‘Narayan Gopal Smriti Samman’ for the last year, by Narayan Gopal Music Trust.
HONORED : Senior Litterateur and journalist Bhairav Risal, on the occasion of 97 th birth anniversary of poet laureate Laxmi Prasad Devkota, by Chet Nath Devkota Memorial Foundation.
