Kathmandu, 17 Sept: Government is in a fresh crisis.Maoists Monday decided to quit government if two of 22 demands, aren’t met by Tuesday in an effort to pressure a weak Koirala government that has adopted an appeasement policy.Last-minute efforts are being attempting to same the government.The prime minister is attempting to appeal to Maoists through a national appeal.
Koirala is interested in prolonging the live of his coalition government even without parliamentary elections.Koirala has said the eight-party alliance should continue for another eight years.It’s not certain when parliamentary elections will be held even if assembly elections are held 22 November.Maoist leader CP Gajurel said after the meeting Monday government must meet demands for an immediate declaration of a republic and election on proportional representation basis.The declaration of a republic by parliament will have to be endorsed by a constituent assembly.An emergency unofficial meeting of CPN (Maoist) discussed leaving government Monday for more than two hours.Maoists plan a public meeting in the capital Tuesday to announce detailed protest plans in demands aren’t met.
"We will leave government if two of 22 demands aren’t met by Tuesday," Gajurel told Radio Nepal.Gajurel quoted Peace Minister Ram Chandra Paudel as saying government won’t accept the two main Maoist demands.Only 65 days remain for election.There’s no election wave and security ahead of election.Communal violence broke out in Kapilvasthu and Rupedhani districts Sunday killing at least four persons.Armed groups set off bombs explosions in various parts of the country Monday.Election Commission will enforce a code of conduct for government and semi-government officials from Tuesday.Government can’t promote and transfer officials after the enforcement.Home Ministry, under the control of Nepali Congress, has already effected major transfers.India pressed elections despite adverse circumstances when Indian Foreign Secretary Shib Shankar Menon visited Nepal.US Ambassador Nancy J Powell said Monday there was no security and an election wave while noting candidates in her country where already canvassing for the 20008 presidential vote.
Yet she said election should be held.
She was not clear in an interview with The Kathmandu Post whether her statement was a general support for a vote or election at any cost to save the unelected Koirala government and the movement with Maoist involvement Washington supported against the King in 2006.
Koirala is interested in prolonging the live of his coalition government even without parliamentary elections.Koirala has said the eight-party alliance should continue for another eight years.It’s not certain when parliamentary elections will be held even if assembly elections are held 22 November.Maoist leader CP Gajurel said after the meeting Monday government must meet demands for an immediate declaration of a republic and election on proportional representation basis.The declaration of a republic by parliament will have to be endorsed by a constituent assembly.An emergency unofficial meeting of CPN (Maoist) discussed leaving government Monday for more than two hours.Maoists plan a public meeting in the capital Tuesday to announce detailed protest plans in demands aren’t met.
"We will leave government if two of 22 demands aren’t met by Tuesday," Gajurel told Radio Nepal.Gajurel quoted Peace Minister Ram Chandra Paudel as saying government won’t accept the two main Maoist demands.Only 65 days remain for election.There’s no election wave and security ahead of election.Communal violence broke out in Kapilvasthu and Rupedhani districts Sunday killing at least four persons.Armed groups set off bombs explosions in various parts of the country Monday.Election Commission will enforce a code of conduct for government and semi-government officials from Tuesday.Government can’t promote and transfer officials after the enforcement.Home Ministry, under the control of Nepali Congress, has already effected major transfers.India pressed elections despite adverse circumstances when Indian Foreign Secretary Shib Shankar Menon visited Nepal.US Ambassador Nancy J Powell said Monday there was no security and an election wave while noting candidates in her country where already canvassing for the 20008 presidential vote.
Yet she said election should be held.
She was not clear in an interview with The Kathmandu Post whether her statement was a general support for a vote or election at any cost to save the unelected Koirala government and the movement with Maoist involvement Washington supported against the King in 2006.
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