Kathmandu, 5 Aug: Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala said the 22 November assembly election will be held.Koirala had to reiterate this as people are increasingly skeptical the historical vote, already postponed once, will be held at all with the deteriorating law and order situation nation-wide.Koirala returned to the capaital Sunday after rest during the weekend at his hometown in Biratnagar.Civilian and security officials told Koirala the ground situation in eastern terai isn’t conducive for the vote."The prime minister took our suggestions seriously," regional administrator Ganesh Bahadur Khatri said.Khatri told Koirala officials are being terrorized and officials from hills don’t feel secure; many have abandoned their posts.After VDC secretaries quit the terai following the murder of seven secretaries, government has finally opted to run local bodies, including DDCs and municipalities by appointing persons recommended by eight parties.
Koirala also said Sunday differences with NC-D were minor and unity will take place after resolving ‘minor differences’.Meanwhile, Chairman Prachanda will respond to concerns raised by 2,400 delegates at the 5th Maoist plenary session Monday.Group discussions ended Sunday.Delegated asked leadership to withdraw from government they joined on April Fool’s Day and launch a popular rebellion.Prachanda said the 22 November vote won’t take place.
Koirala also said Sunday differences with NC-D were minor and unity will take place after resolving ‘minor differences’.Meanwhile, Chairman Prachanda will respond to concerns raised by 2,400 delegates at the 5th Maoist plenary session Monday.Group discussions ended Sunday.Delegated asked leadership to withdraw from government they joined on April Fool’s Day and launch a popular rebellion.Prachanda said the 22 November vote won’t take place.
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