Monday, November 17, 2008

Claiming Relevance






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My Relevance To Nepal Peace Process: The Butterfly Effect

There is a concrete mathematical theory called the butterfly effect. You have to have some understanding of that theory to appreciate my contribution to the Nepal peace process.

When Baburam suggested multi-party democratic republic as a meeting ground between the Maoists and the Democrats, Prachanda had him arrested early in 2005. Girija and Madhav Nepal were both opposed to the idea of a constituent assembly back then. The idea of a unilateral Maoist ceasefire in late 2005, I authored it. I am the father of the concept of continuous movement in the Nepali context. As late as March 2006 Baburam was pushing for an armed revolution by the eight parties.

And there are idiots out there who want to know why I claim I have played a central role to Nepal's three mass movements.

A Gap Of Six Months

I have been gone for six months. I just got done surveying the news from the past six months. Now I am making two claims. One, Nepal is going to have to become a multi-party democracy of state funded parties. That is the only way the Maoists are going to stop talking as if their final destination is something else. Right now no Maoist, no Democrat is pushing the concept of multi-party democracy of state funded parties. So when Nepal does become one, I am going to take some of the credit. You get to call it the butterfly effect.

New Nepal Army

The challenge is not to integrate the old royal army the Maoist army. For one, we will end up with an army that is too big. Two, we will end up with a Bahun Chhetri Janajati Army, not a Nepal Army. Unless the Maoists see this point, there is no calming down the dozen armed Madhesi groups.

The trick is to start out with the concept of a Nepal Army. How many personnel? What should be its ethnic and gender composition? Say the parliament decides on a Nepal Army that is 30,000 strong, 40% female, and reflective of Nepal's ethnic composition, then you fill out those 30,000 slots from the old royal army, the Maoist army, the dozen armed Madhesi groups, and new applicants. You have to face the fact that not all RNA and PLA people will end up in the future Nepal Army.

Prime Ministerial System: Better For Nepal

The presidential system works in America because America is a two party country. Nepal is not a two party country. I expect the Maoist vote share to go down in the 2010 elections. Nepal is going to have coalition governments for a long time to come, just like India.

Federalism: Power Sharing, Election Formula More Important Than Map

Personally I am for two states in the Terai, Tharuwan west of Rapti, Madhesh east of Rapti. And I want the following states in the hills: Khasan, Magarat, Tamuwan, Tamang, Newa, Kirat. I want Janakpur to be made the capital of the Madhesh state. We will need something between Biratnagar and Birgunj.

But more important than the final map are other issues. I think it is very important we preserve the 75 districts. Otherwise you would be looking at administrative chaos. Keping the current 75 geographic districts will be a necessary counterbalance to the proposed eight ethnic states.

The lower house has to be elected through 75 multi-member constituencies. The upper house has to be elected through party based completely proportional elections with the whole country as one constituency, every other candidate on a party list has to be female.

तराईमा मधेस र थारुवान गरी दुई राज्य हुन सक्छन
Meeting Ground Between Congress And Maoists: 75 Multi Member Constituencies

Law And Order In The Terai

The Madhesi parties won big and the Pahadi police responded by going slack on law and order in the Terai. That attitude will not lead to federalism. That attitude will lead to disintegration.

News Archives: NepalNews.com

Continued strike paralyses life in Terai
President, VP discuss their roles
Minister holds informal talks with Terai armed groups
Army integration as per peace pact: Minister Bhattarai
CA to start work on new statute from early next week
Sitaula predicts grave risk if govt goes ahead with army integration
CA members to get Rs One million each for constituency development; budget passed
NC withdraws its protest warnings
PM tells House govt is committed to implement past agreements
Maoists, UML agree to reconstitute army integration panel
Backward castes vow to keep Terai in standstill unless demands met
Formal parliamentary democracy further marginalises the poor: PM
NC accuse Defense Minister of misleading the parliament with lies
OBCs' general strike partially hits life in Terai
NC in 'wait and see' mode; Koirala stakes claim for parliamentary leadership
We have witnessed complete metamorphosis: PM Dahal
NC president rues over lack of emotion
CA regulations finalised; silent on whip system
NC PP meeting to forge party's next course
NC memo to govt: Act on past accords, reconstitute special committee
Minister asks Prez, VP to stay away from public functions
Khanal says NC will be brought into Special Committee
Foreign Minister says there are injustices in resource-sharing in LDCs
Four parties agree to delete provision on whip in CA rules
VP Jha against party whips in CA
Stop creating further controversy over special committee: Yadav
Constitution can still be drafted in time: Sapana Malla
Special committee won't be dissolved: DPM Gautam
Opposition parties warn of obstructing CA session
Integration will be in line with the desire of combatants: Minister Sharma
PM sees threat to peace process from 'status quoists'
Koirala fears disaster if constitution not written on time
TMLP chief asks PM to include his party in army integration committee
Yadav tells VP Jha to remain content
VP Jha defends his controversial views; says parties' behavior compelled him to speak up
NC leaders express ire over special committee
Maoists, UML agree to change ToR of special committee: Rawal
CPN-Maoist, UML express rage over VP Jha's remarks
Nepal Police opts for soft approach to deal with Terai armed groups
Obama’s win is a matter of joy for underprivileged around the world: FM Yadav
Whip dispute mars formulation of CA regulations
VP Jha accuses parties of dilly-dallying over statute writing; dubs special committee as unconstitutional
Referendum 'ultimate weapon' to settle army integration dispute: Minister Gurung
Govt talks team in contact with 14 armed groups
Cabinet had no authority to form the committee: Deuba
UML strongman hits at NC, Maoists
MJF-called strike affects life in Biratnagar
Tharuhat Liberation Army is formed
UML, Maoists agree to improve relations at local level
Maoist running govt in authoritarian manner: Deuba
‘Talks with armed groups immediately after Chhath festival’
MJF against wholesale integration between NA and PLA
Maoists' apathy for consensus weakening nationalism: Koirala
Maoists, UML form high-level 'coordination committee'
Senior Maoist ministers make 'secret trip' to Chinese border town
NC leader heaps blame on Maoists
NC irked over special committee, wants the role in formulating its ToR
MK Nepal also unhappy over special committee
PM Dahal urges NC to honour his ‘flexibility’
Govt committed to timely drafting of constitution: PM
Maoists have tried to alienate us: Poudel
Govt forms five-member army integration committee
New constitution within stipulated time: Nemwang
Withdrawn cases include those related with Maoist conflict and Madhes agitation
Nepali industries have lost Rs 20 billion due to global meltdown: Chaudhary
PM meets RPP, RPP-Nepal leaders
Koirala rebukes UML gen secy for 'unwarranted advice'
Khanal advises NC to play constructive role
VP Jha complains of not getting 'any role'
Army integration is not Maoists' priority, claims Kamal Thapa
Deuba in no mood to claim NC top post at the moment
PM fears disaster if peace and statute writing are disrupted
Koirala dissatisfied with law and order situation
UML proposed to head army integration committee
Survey to connect India-Nepal border towns starts
NC launches 'revival campaign'
Koirala accuses Maoists of hitting at independence of judiciary
Thapa calls for democratic alliance
Situala warns nation might slip into civil war if PLA commander installed as NA chief
Foreign Minister lauds UN role in Nepal's peace process; calls for more development assistance
NC leader suspects Pasang could be installed as NA chief
PM meets President Yadav
Deuba again on Maoist bashing mode
Talks with Terai armed groups after Tihar: Minister Yadav
Koirala in Biratnagar to begin NC 'revival campaign'
TMLP calls off protest in House as PM assures of probe into Kapilvastu incident
Disqualified combatants to be taken out from cantonments: Prabhakar
Four party meeting fails to reach agreement on special committee
Eight injured in Janakpur blast
Gautam again warns Terai armed outfit against ignoring government’s call for dialogue
Mohan Vaidya resigns as CA member
Process starts to take Maoists off US terror list: Thapa
DPM Gautam says it is about time to ‘lose our tails’
'Maoists causing delay in writing constitution'
Koirala declines offer to join the govt
Sarita Giri elected NSP president
Koirala miffed at Maoists for 'not recognising' his contribution
Maoist, UML agree to expand cabinet
Govt transfers 102 senior officials
NSP-A splits again as rival factions go head with separate general conventions
CA prepares a schedule on constitution-making
New recruiting standards will be set for PLA's entry into army: Defense Minister
UML, too, mulling over name change
Major changes in security and administrative bodies afoot: PM
NSP-A convention kicks off in Siraha
UML to head towards presidential form
DPM Gautam says PM has asked him to take action against erring YCL cadres
Maoist leaders contradict each other on changing party name
Bhattarai tries to justify Maoist version of 'people's republic'
Not all PLA combatants will be integrated into NA, says the PM
CA polls met not all international standards: EU
JTMM-J ready for talks with govt
Dr. Bhattarai says Maoists discussing to drop their party name
PM Dahal says his party is against Mao's type of People's Republic
Foreign Minister Yadav spills the beans on army integration
Koirala downplays PM Dahal's hope for bringing NC into coalition
Parties have already reached agreement on army integration: NA chief
Khanal trashes reports that he is in minority
Three killed in Rautahat bomb blast
Foreign Minister Yadav meets S Korean counterpart
UML’s existing CC to organize general convention
NC acting Prez warns of stir against 'wholesale' army integration
President against politics of ethnicity, regionalism
Dr Bhattarai reiterates to multi-party politics
Terai armed outfit put forth precondition for talks
Rare philanthropic gesture by Mahato
NC has no plan to pull down govt: Koirala
Efforts on to establish link with Terai armed outfits: Minister
Army integration to begin soon
Minister Yadav meets Boucher
Raja, rajauta system abolished, DPM informs Mustangi Raja
NC to launch national campaign
Koirala says he wants to end 'indiscipline' in NC
Inmates who have completed one-third of sentence could be released: DPM Gautam
Oli calls Maoists' 'talks' of establishing people's republic a farce
Koirala vows to bring NC back to its pre-election form
Minor blast in Biratnagar
Maoist hardliners pressure for people's republic
Govt increases PLA salary
Poudel eyes NC parliamentary party leadership
PM directs govt's talk team to reach out to armed groups immediately
NC leaders step up rhetoric against Maoists
Nepal likely to lead political coordination committee
Demands for fresh general convention raised in CPN-Maoist
MK Nepal urges coalition partners to ensure full term of govt
Minister Poudel reiterates govt's vow to produce 10,000 MW
President to offer Dashain tika
PM Dahal presents political report at CPN-M CC meeting
Cabinet forms a committee to initiate talks with armed outfits of Terai
Armed Terai outfits ready for talks; announce ceasefire during Dashain
Defense Minister says 'new national army' after army integration; NC veep begs to differ
Home Minister adamant on imposing 11pm closing time for dance bars
Maoists talking with NA over army integration, says FM Bhattarai
Ex-King Gyanendra says he wants peace in the country
Foreign Minister Yadav meets his Indian counterpart
Ruling parties to form high-level political committee
TMLP won't allow promulgation of new statute before fresh census
Defense Minister Thapa talks about developing NA as a 'social army'
Gajurel reiterates to establish people's republic
NRN chief to fund hospital construction
PM Dahal briefs his partymen on his trip to US
Finance Minister hits at NC leadership for anti-government stance
Terai groups announce 'truce' during Dashain
FM Yadav urges intl community to address needs of LDCs
NC leader regrets UN's biasness
PM Dahal returns home; dubs New York trip as fruitful
Monetary policy unveiled, inflation termed major challenge
Peace minister assures govt will soon clarify fate of those missing during conflict
NC veep compares PM Dahal's views with that of Late King Mahendra
Terai rebels reject leadership of Goit, Jwala Singh
YCL to split for development activities: report
Former king greets fellow citizens
Security watch on Maoist CA members increased
Blast in Maoist office in Janakpur
Armed Terai groups meet in India's Bihar to discuss possible alliance
Bandh called to oppose federalism affects life
Nobody will be allowed to enter CA premises with arms: Home Minister
PM Dahal lauds UN role for Nepal peace, defends Maoist armed struggle in his first int'l appearance
Jhakri elected ANNFSU president
Control YCL: Khanal tells Maoists
NC, MFJ lawmakers disrupt CA proceedings
PM Dahal criticises int'l community for not doing enough to end world poverty
KC warns of new round of conflict in case of integration of PLA into NA
PM Dahal tries to cajole his Bhutanese counterpart to resolve refugee crisis
NA-PLA merger not acceptable: MJF leader
CA members up against armed Maoist cadres at ICC premises
INSEC concerned over Terai killings
Foreign Minister off to New York
Minister Poudel says it's possible to generate 10,000 MW in 10 yrs
Madhesh needs to be taken into confidence before reviewing 1950 treaty: TMLP chief
PM Dahal cozies up with Russian and Cuban leaders after chit-chat with US Prez
Matrika rules out leaving CPN-M
Bhutan's "Nelson Mandela" struggling with life and death in Druk regime's jail
Govt now sees Tibetan refugees as burden
PM Dahal meets Prez Bush, stresses stronger Nepal-US ties
President Yadav in Janakpur
PM Dahal expected to 'hobnob' with US Prez during dinner party
Army far from politics: COAS Katawal
Sustainable peace only after army integration: Martin
Defense Minister heading north
Socialism can be achieved through peaceful means
Parliamentary system may not be the best answer for country: UML gen secy Khanal
Gupta says it is high time terai armed outfit come for talks
Matrika's resignation approved
PM holds hectic meetings before leaving for US
SJTMM kills section officer in Parsa
Govt unveils Rs 236 billion budget; aims for seven percent growth
Party directs Matrika to apologise
Matrika charges at Gautam
New IGP vows to fight crime
Yadav's activities creating further anarchy: Minister Gurung
Taskforce to review 1950 Treaty to be formed: Joint Statement
PM for 'people's republic' in Nepal
Youth Force will take care of anarchic minister: Nepal
MK Nepal defends Youth Force activities
PM Dahal says India ready for review of 1950 treaty
Ties with India cannot be compared with others, PM Dahal tells Singh
DPM Gautam lashes at ruling parties for clashing at local level
NHRC concerned at formation of 'YCL-like' squads
Rivalry between ruling allies cripples normal life in Siraha
MJF calls off strike in Siraha after 13 days
Gurung is new top cop
Opposition parties slam govt policies
CPN-M changes responsibilities of top leaders; Pasang is PLA chief
Govt to deport illegal Tibetan refugees
One Madhesh demand will invite conflict: President Yadav
'Maoist conduct will determine govt longevity'
Continued strike in Siraha affects normal life
Nepal speaks against Youth Force
‘No need for two-third majority in parliament on West Seti’








NC's Poudel against army integration
Dispute in NC over electing PP leader
PM reiterates to return seized land
Forest encroachment by Maoists
Nepal to be chief of political committee of ruling parties
UML to strengthen Youth Force
TMLP wants state restructuring ministry scrapped
Siraha incident pits coalition partners Maoists and MJF at loggerheads
Police nab five men accused of carrying out blast at VP Jha's residence
NC warns Maoists against veering towards 'totalitarianism'
NC to hold general convention a year later
Khanal claims UML will be the largest party after next election
Govt transfers top civil servants
Committee formed for political appointments
UML CC meet passes Khanal's political report that calls for friendly ties with Maoists
Nation will plunge into disarray if new govt fails: PM
Govt drastically failed in handling tragedy: TMLP chief Thakur
MK Nepal warns Maoists to stick with understandings
Lalu's Nepal visit postponed
YCL, Youth Force agree to bury the hatchet
Maoists and other parties were not ready for consensus: Koirala
Former Dy Speaker Yadav dies
Road reconstruction will take time; FM Yadav to talk to India to solve transport problem
Lalu Yadav to initiate talks on flood
FM promises economic revolution
VP Jha defends his oath in Hindi
No action against army chief, hints PM Dahal
NC leaders accuse Maoists of heading for totalitarianism
Shake-up in the home administration and security agencies in the offing: DPM Gautam
YCL-YF showdown: UML asks cadres to show restraint
Curfew re-imposed in Dhankuta
Gautam vows to establish law and order
NC puts off general convention by a year
Ministries reconstituted during cabinet expansion
Gautam is the only one deputy PM; ministers not to enjoy perks during foreign trips
15 new ministers sworn in
Indefinite curfew in Dhankuta after YCL-YF clash
Peace process will be completed in six months: PM Dahal
PM Dahal vows to work in cooperation with pvt sector to attain high growth PM Dahal tries to allay suspicions about Maoist govt
Ruling allies agree to appoint three deputy PMs
Police shoots dead chief of Terai Army
Dr. Bhattarai piqued over efforts to downgrade his position in cabinet
PM briefs president of his Beijing visit
Cabinet expansion delayed as Maoists engage in further deliberations
Increasing competitiveness key to ensure high economic growth: Finance secretary
Small parties will join cabinet by Saturday: PM Dahal
FM Yadav talks about Koshi inundation with his Indian counterpart
Protocol row settled; UML ministers to be sworn in Friday
Charikot tense after clash between student groups
PM Dahal to induct UML in the govt
Foreign Minister Yadav leaves for New Delhi
PM shifts to Baluwatar; NA to take charge of his security
PM Dahal describes his China visit as a success; says his first 'formal visit' will be to India
Army integration within six months: Defense Minister
UML leaders from far-western region warn of revolt
NC analyses its future role; some leaders call for leadership change
NC central committee meeting begins; leaders demand special convention
Govt will survive its full term, claims FM Bhattarai
Pradip Nepal against UML joining govt
22 more cops involved in Nepalgunj mutiny sacked
PLA men flee cantonment
EC to use EVM during by-elections
Nepal will maintain equidistance between India and China, says Foreign Minister
Officials off to India to learn about federalism
YCL pickets Kalimati vegetable market
Khanal reiterates demand for second hierarchy
Maoist leader says UML could be given second position
PM Dahal leaves for China
Nationalism, republic and socio-economic change; three mantras of new govt: PM Dahal
We will not join govt if UML not given second position, says Poudel
Govt formation sows dispute in UML
Cabinet formed including MJF, UML fails to join
UML, MJF nominate their ministers
Three parties make their CMP public, cabinet to be formed on Friday
CPN (M) names four ministers so far
Maoists-UML reach power-sharing agreement; Bam Dev to lead UML team in govt
Maoist-UML meeting inconclusive
Former Indian PM sings praises of Dahal, says he 'averted disaster by integrating Terai'
PM promises to form an inclusive cabinet
'Make Hindi Nepal's second national language'
PM meets army chief
Maoist supremo's ascent to power kick-starts Indian author's career
MJF reiterates claim for foreign ministry, deputy PM
Ex-king Gyanendra writing autobiography
Chure Bhawar suspends its president
Alliance partners raise objection on Maoist decision to use PLA for PM's security
Differences within alliance mar cabinet formation process
PM Dahal to visit China to attend Olympic concluding ceremony
Minor explosion at VP's residence, one hurt
Indian leaders in Kathmandu at Maoist invitation
Alliance partners busy in efforts to finalise cabinet composition
Expanded security team to provide cover to new PM
New cabinet to have 24 members; President Yadav congratulates Dahal
Alliance begins work on portfolio division, CMP
Alliance partners to delve into nitty-gritty of portfolio division
India, US, EU and Japan congratulate Prachanda on his election as PM
Prachanda elected PM with 464 votes
Deuba loses the race, gets only 113 votes
Maoists earns support from 20 parties
NC expresses concern over 'independence' of army, judiciary and bureaucracy
Maoists mingle with alliance partners hours before assuming reins of govt
1068 Tibetans detained, freed in biggest anti-China protests
Prachanda set to be elected as the PM
UML, MJF agree to back Prachanda for Prime Minister; Deuba chosen NC candidate
Race for PM begins as parties fail to reach consensus
NC to explore option of reviving NC-UML-MJF alliance
16 fringe parties decide to back Maoist-led govt
Maoists still trying to convince NC to join govt
Prachanda meets with Khanal as race to form govt heats
Nepal thinks security-related portfolio should go to parties other than NC, Maoists
Fifty-six civil servants killed in Terai
Maoist chief says picture will be clear by Wednesday evening
UML to work for consensus govt till last minute
MJF leader Raya dies at 72
'NC has decided to sit in opposition'
NC will be pushed to opposition if it demands Defense Ministry: Prachanda
NC 'offers' govt leadership to UML
Koirala consults with Congress CA members; reiterates claim over defence portfolio
Power-sharing efforts hit a hitch, CA stirred into action
Govt defends facilities provided to ex-King
NC, Maoists cling on to their demands on Defense portfolio
Oli claims UML's leadership for new govt
Maoist chief claims his party will form govt in a week
NC decides to take initiative for govt formation
Parties haggle over plum portfolios
Talks fail, new govt to be formed by CA, say leaders
Armed group abducts three in Terai
Fringe parties for Maoist-led govt
PM meets Gachchhadar; some NC leaders want Koirala to lead new govt
Efforts to form govt intensify as president's deadline is set to expire
Govt under our leadership almost impossible: Baidya
Maoist chief miffed by PM Koirala, says his activism undermines Prez call
Indefinite curfew in Lamjung district headquarters
PM Koirala meets MK Nepal amidst speculation that he is eager for second inning
MK Nepal again offered to head statute drafting committee
Dr Devkota pays 13m to free daughter from kidnappers: reports
VP Jha flouts Supreme Court order
Parties unable to reach any breakthrough
Khanal blames Maoists for delay in govt formation
MJF calls CC meeting to discuss internal dispute
Jana Morcha upholds action against Sherchan
PM meets with leaders of smaller parties
Prachanda directs party organisation to end para military activities of YCL
Kamal Thapa accuses NC, UML of blocking formation of Maoist govt
Roads to impoverished Mugu district within two years: Govt
PLA combatants will be paid and YCL military structure will be dismantled, says KC
President gives parties three more days to form govt
Big Four form taskforce to draft CMP; Maoists to seek three more days to form govt
UML insists on consensus govt
PM Koirala lauds efforts to form national unity government
Gupta ousts Anandidevi from the party
Four major parties agree to form 'national unity govt'
Tharu-called bandh against VP's oath affects life in Terai
Bhattarai claims most parties have pledged support for Maoist-led govt
VP oath issue is 'political in nature' than constitutional: Govt
TMLP to stay out of govt
Maoist-proposed CMP fails to impress NC, UML
Parties busy in parleys as race to form govt increases
Indian PM stresses on govt of national consensus in Nepal
Victims of Maoist atrocities gather in capital for 'decisive movement'
Maoists present draft of CMP before all-party meeting
Maoists cannot form minority govt: Khanal
Maoists to discuss common minimum programme with 24 parties
Nepal records least human rights violation in South Asia
UML keenly watching Maoist efforts to form govt, says Khanal
CPN (ML) for a communist government
Maoists decide to form govt
NC leaders propose govt without Maoists
Nemwang urges Maoist to form new govt
MJF won't join govt: Yadav
Indigenous students for ethnicity based federalism
President shifts to Dhapasi
Maoists to take initiative to form the government
CPN-Masal expels Sherchan from Jana Morcha
Maoist chief meets President
Two VDC secys abducted in Rautahat
President calls on Maoists to form government
UML, Maoists drawing closer, again
New govt within a few days: Maoist chief
VP Jha says his intention was not to hurt public sentiment
Maoists, UML join forces to stop Koirala from attending SAARC summit
MJF student wing protests in Terai
Maoists to present their proposal of govt formation to 24 parties
Delay in govt formation affecting CA, says Nemwang
UML asks Maoists to apologise for 'betrayal'
NC CWC members want party to remain outside govt
Parties advise Maoists to buckle up to lead new govt
SC seeks written explanation from govt, VP Jha over swearing in Hindi
More protests against VP Jha
Dahal says 'sorry' to Nepal
Maoists to hold talks with 24 other parties
SC starts hearing on VP case
Madhesi CA members throw weight behind VP Jha; student protests continue
Maoist leader gives Prez lesson on constitutionality
Initial hearing on Veep Jha 'Hindi episode' today
Maoists to take to streets if Koirala becomes PM again
Students to continue protest against VP
CPN-M calls all-party meeting on Sunday
NC leaders divided over joining next govt
Yadav holds consultation with Madhesi leaders
President has urged us to take initiative to form the govt: Mahara
VP Jha defends his swearing in Hindi
Tharus announce fresh protests
Geography should be the first basis for federal division of the country: Tripathi
Veep Jha swearing in Hindi unconstitutional: Mahara
Case against VP for taking oath in Hindi
PM Koirala courts Madhesi parties
NRN Europe Regional meeting in Belgium
Prachanda advances three conditions to lead the government
NC-UML-MJF alliance will remain intact: K.P Oli
Nemwang elected CA chairman unopposed; urges parties to work together
First day at his job, Vice Prez Jha sparks protests after swearing in Hindi
Race is on to form new govt
President Yadav, VP Jha sworn in
Nemwang is unopposed for CA chair
UN, US, China congratulate Nepal's first prez
Foreign Ministry to start working from Narayanhity from next week
Nationality not in crisis: VP Jha
NC, MJF reaffirm support to UML for CA chair
Maoists see foreign hand in sudden political turn
MJF should be allowed to lead next govt: Gachhedar
Maoists decide not to form govt
Yadav discusses politics with PM
Maoists to make key decision on govt formation
From a farmer's son to first of republic Nepal: A short biography of Dr Ram Baran Yadav
Maoists not to join govt
New alliance will be counter-productive: Dr Bhattarai
Presidential run-off begins with Dr Yadav in a stronger position
Three fringe parties to boycott run-off presidential poll
Maoist chairman warns 'unholy alliance' could jeopardise peace process
New alliance not meant to form govt, says NC leader
UNMIN gets another six months
NC, UML and MJF to hold talks with small parties
Jha vows to work in independent manner
Chand smells conspiracy in NC-UML-MJF alliance
Jha becomes Nepal's first vice president; re-polling for as no candidate reaches 298 mark
New alliance is born; ' president to NC, veep to MJF and CA chair to UML'
Stage set for last minute reshuffling of alliances ahead of presidential polls
MJF puts forth condition for supporting Singh
Gautam accuses Maoists of ending politics of consensus
PLA cannot be integrated into any security agencies: Poudel
Parties intensify parleys over tomorrow's presidential election
Parties campaigning for presidential election
Himani, too, flies to Singapore
Candidates for president, veep file nominations; Singh stands fair chance
Parties fail to pick common presidential candidate; frontrunners are three Madhesis
UML-Maoist ties likely to break as Maoists propose Ramraja for president
Bureaucracy for offices of president , vice president set
Parties scramble to find a presidential candidate
Maoist chief meets MK Nepal amid uncertainty over presidential nominee
CIAA not to initiate action against ex-ministers
UML, Maoists to continue parleys for common candidate for
UN seeks govt clarification for UNMIN term extension
PM office ignores 49 court orders
Maoists ask NC to join next govt
Parties talking about consensus but not showing commitment: Maoist chief
Maoists, UML agree to name in two days
Thapa hopes for revival of monarchy
Nepalgunj hostage drama ends with surrender; 11 rebel cops suspended
Fifth Amendment passed; coast cleared for forming majority govt
UML receives flak for Khanal's remarks
Ethnicity-based federalism is a must: Dev Gurung
Madhesi parties boycott CA meeting
Armed forces ring Nepalgunj Riot Police Battalion
Online radio Himali Swarharu marks first anniversary
DEO dies after YCL misbehavior
Maoists blame NC for delay in govt formation
Maoists for consensus on power-sharing
Madhesi parties to boycott Sunday's CA meeting
UML gen secy wants review on govt-Madhesi Front agreement
Gachhadar becomes the parliamentary party leader of MJF
Dissatisfied NC leaders demand party convention
Prachanda fears disintegration of the country, stresses on consensus politics
Maoists responsible for formation of new govt: PM Koirala
'Ethnicity based federalism will invite division'
PM Koirala persuades Madhesi leaders not to boycott CA
UNMIN closes its offices in far and mid-western regions
Tharus, indigenous groups to continue stir against ‘One Madhes’ demand
Serious discussion is needed on federalism: RJP chief
Maoist chief confers with PM on govt formation
New govt very soon: PM Koirala
Parties begin internal discussion
Tharu bandh halts transportation in highways
Govt tables amendment bill; Madhesis boycott
Madhesi leaders spit venom at supplementary bill
NC dissidents call for special general convention
Tharu activists to continue protest, more organisations rally against 'one Madhes'
Federal system will harm national unity: Chitra Bahadur KC
Madhesi parties in internal consultations over the supplementary bill
New govt within a week: Maoist chief
Six parties reach consensus on supplementary bill
Parties resume discussions to end the Madhes imbroglio
Ten parties discuss draft supplementary bill; no breakthrough yet
'Former king living less opulent lifestyle... very few staff around'
Rajbanshis, too, rise for separate autonomous state
Three parties agree to bring new amendment bill; Madhesi parties to allow CA to function
Indigenous Tharus continue protest against 'one Madhes' demand
Ex-Gorkhas warn of stir if Maoists close down recruitment centers
Three parties decide to carry on consultations with Madhesi parties
Terai parties will suffer major set back if they oppose bill: UML gen secy
Terai based parties pushing country into disintegration: Jha
Parties head towards confrontation over Madhesi issue
Maoist CA members complain of party's 'weakened role'
'Ethnicity-based federalism will lead to civil war'
Madhesi parties conclude govt has betrayed them
Cabinet endorses supplementary bill; nominates 26 CA members
Federalism should not jeopardise national unity: Dr. Mahat
Students protest 'One Madhesh' demand, say it'll be counterproductive for Madhesis
Terai districts shut down in protest against 'one Madhesh' demand
ICG urges cooperation among parties for new govt
JTMM shoot businessman dead
Smaller parties up in arms over CA imbroglio
Big Three claim they are close to consensus
Khanal predicts ten more days for formation of new government
Shobrajs' jailhouse love blooms with 20-yr-old Nepali girl
Maoists must be ready to give fair share to other parties
Paras keeps low profile in Singapore
Maoists 'agree' to address Madhesi demands in supplementary bill
SLC in grade XII from next session proposed
Gurkhas lose UK army pension fight
NHRC asks govt to improve security situation
Three-party meeting fails to break deadlock
No end yet to CA stalemate
NC bemused over Terai parties' demands
Tharus enraged over 'Madhesisation' of Terai, announce protest programmes
Cabinet extends UNMIN term by six months
UML's Youth Force carries out YCL-style action
Make Judiciary independent: CJ Giri
Six parties agree to introduce supplementary amendment bill to resolve CA deadlock
NA court expels 'lesbian' from service
NC concludes it will stay in opposition
Three parties to hold consultations with Madhesi parties jointly on Tuesday
Don't sully characters of others; Nepal tells Maoists
Terai parties obstruct CA meeting for fourth time in a row
DNYA urges transparency in expenses of NGOs and INGOs
'One Madhesh' demand is a threat to national integrity, says Khanal
Maoist chief blames Terai parties for delay in govt formation
Former mayor shot dead in Bardiya
Fringe communist groups in India support CPN (M)
Garbage to be dumped by using force
Gupta threatens to paralyse the entire country if Madhesi demands are not met
SC quashes writ against republic declaration
CA stalemate continues
Kathmandu facing risk of epidemic as it turns into 'garbage city'
NC decides to continue dialogue with parties
Maoists, UML say no to key demands of Terai parties
Two arrested for selling fake U.S dreams
Baidya says Maoists in favour of autonomous regions
Terai parties again obstruct CA proceeding; next CA meeting Sunday afternoon
MJF chief warns of agitation if 'one Madhesh' demand not met
SPA meeting over Terai parties' demands inconclusive
Tharus, Chure Bhawar object to 'One Madhes'
PM Koirala assures Madhesi leaders of fulfilling their demands
NC considers issues raised by Madhesi parties justifiable
Previous agreements should be addressed to resume the CA meeting: Madhesi Leaders
UML gen secy says demand for single Terai province objectionable
Parties intensify internal, bilateral discussions
Outlawed group joins MJF
Parties recommend names for 26 CA members
CA meeting suspended after Madhesi party members demand withdrawal of amendment bill; next meeting on Saturday
Oli against UML’s alliance with Maoists
EC demands clarification from 27 parties
Sixty minors still inside Maoist cantonments: Report
Deuba blames Maoists for SPA breakdown
MJF for opposition leader in Security Council
Maoists willing to ditch NC and form govt through CA
Situala meets Dahal as Maoists prepare to go without NC
UML-Maoists come closer; agree to move ahead together
NC, Maoist leaders blame each other for deadlock
SC questions decision to provide facilities to ex-king
APF personnel take hold of Shamshergunj battalion repelling officers
Dr Bhattarai's 'snub' to Indian comrades
Experts suggest PM Koirala not to resign
Daylong talks end without result; parties unable to break the deadlock
UML, Maoist leaders differ on presidential candidate
Khanal blames Maoists for smearing communist image
Seven parties’ consultations underway in Baluwatar; PM stresses on consensus
Madhav Nepal sees the need for strengthening unity among parties
Thapa predicts disaster soon
Maoist ministers tender resignation at seven party meeting
Nepal seeks Deuba's support on UML-Maoist agreement
PM Koirala miffed by petty politics
Maoists and UML cosy up on power-sharing; president for UML and PM for Maoists
Parties to continue parleys
Koirala ready to step down; hints NC won't be part of next govt
Minister Yadav defends his action against Lalitpur LDO
Big Three reach consensus on army integration, constitution amendment; Maoists back Sahana as presidential candidate
Girl accused of witchcraft paraded naked in village
UML forwards Nepal’s name as presidential candidate
Local bodies closed down in protest of Minister Yadav's actions
Big three stumble over power-sharing; agree to continue talks
UML continues to lay claim over presidential post
Martin urges Nepal govt to define UNMIN's role
CA goes into indefinite recess
Powwow continues among big three
Gorkhas start talks with central government for separate state
CA meeting overshadowed by political deadlock
MJF not to join govt
Big Three meet in Baluwatar
Maoists to be rigid on their stance; no to Koirala as president
Gorkhaland movement gathers momentum
UML gen secy for left unity
Military experts caution on hasty decision on army integration
Three parties to resume talks; Maoists engage in internal consultations
No breakthrough in three-party talks
No military coup will sustain in Nepal: Ex-Fijian PM
'CPN-M will pull out of govt if tomorrow's meeting ends in deadlock'
Three parties fail to reach consensus
'Whole Terai is not a Madhesh'
Dahal, Carter to be conferred peace awards
Three parties continue discussion for consensus
Hitler's gift 'safe' inside Narayanhiti Palace
Maoist chairman invited to visit Russia
Maoist chief asks parties to help them in formation of govt; warns them of consequences
I won't plead before anyone for presidency, says PM
Martin discusses army integration issue with Maoist chairman
PM Koirala hoists national flag at Narayanhiti palace
Maoist chief rules out Koirala's name from presidential race
Two dead in Rautahat blasts; 13 injured
Khanal lays blame on the Maoists for delay in govt formation
APF man stabbed to death in busy Kathmandu street
Maoists for 'third model' of press freedom
Maoist 'positive' about Koirala as president
Maoist ministers' resignation will not be forwarded to PM for the time being
New govt will take over in three days: PM
Parties divided over army integration
Extreme leftist groups pushing country into a brink: Finance Minister
Maoists to show more 'flexibility' to end deadlock
Prachanda to visit Mao-land for 'more inspiration'
Coalition government by June 18: Minister Gurung
Indian parties form pressure group to propel Maoists to power
UML also stakes claim to presidency
Bhattarai sees UNMIN's role until NA-PLA integration
Ram Raja as presidential candidate acceptable: TMLP chief
Army's purity should not be compromised in the name of democratisation: Army chief
NC, Maoists close to reaching agreement on govt formation
NC, UML for adjustment of PLA before govt formation
Leaders give mixed reaction to ex-King's remarks
Ex-King holds press meet before leaving Narayanhiti; refutes allegations labeled against him; says he won't go into exile
SC rejects writ challenging cabinet decision
Baidya accuses NC of bargaining for power
Panel hits a snag over the issue of integration of Maoist combatants
Former palace secy meets PM Koirala to discuss ex-king's exit
Pokharel warns political parties against dividing 26 CA seats
Civil society protests govt decision to allow former royals to stay in palaces
Three-party panel reaches consensus on statute amendment
With Maoist backing Ram Raja emerges as strong presidential hopeful
Maoists will abandon Prachandapath, says Prakash
NC youths enraged over Maoist atrocities; vow to float YCL-like units
Political persons can become president, but not top leaders, say Maoists
Cabinet decides to allow Ratna to stay in the palace
Panel formed to break deadlock; top leaders to settle the issue of president
MJF against Koirala for president
Prachanda not keen to back Koirala as president; ready for statute amendment
NC, UML reach understanding on appointment of president
Structure of police agencies will be changed to suit federal system: Home Minister
NC intensifies lobbying for Koirala's 'presidential bid'; gets negative response from Maoists
12 parties piqued over 'bigger parties'
An NC leader proposes Koirala for president
Prachanda hints at further flexibility
UML for election of president: Khanal
MJF opposes making Koirala president
Two ATMM cadres gunned down in Bara
NC, UML dissatisfied with Maoist proposal
Nagarjuna palace only “temporary place of residence” for ex-King: Minister Yadav
Govt panel recommends 75-member security team for ex-King
Maoists give up claim for presidency
Mahara returns from China visit
Three parties agree to buy time; Maoists not to leave the govt
Youth wing of UML forms new youth force
Koirala urges sustained unity among parties
Govt decides to give Nagarjuna palace to ex-King
Big Three meet in Baluwatar
Leaders positive about giving Nagarjuna palace to the ex-King
NC leaders ask people to be ready for struggle
Implement past agreements with Madhes parties: Yadav
China says it respects Nepal's choice of political system
Maoist leader threatens to leave the govt
Prachanda urges Gyanendra to help the country through business
Maoists' harsh rebuttal to BJP remarks
Mahara expresses support to China's stance on Tibet-related issues
BJP sore over Nepal change
Yadav roots for non-political person as a president
NC, UML agree to make joint call to Maoists to form govt
Current deadlock due to the Maoists' lust for power: Khanal
Ex-King Gyanendra says he accepts CA decision; prepares to leave Narayanhiti
Dozen injured in Malangawa blast
Prachanda gives three-day 'ultimatum' to NC to hand over govt's leadership
13-party meeting inconclusive

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Simple Majority Government, Ceremonial President Ramraja


A six party government of three Pahadi and three Madhesi parties would be advisable. The two thirds provision has to be scrapped. Governments are supposed to be formed and brought down with a simple majority. And as for ceremonial president, Prachanda seems to be have Ramraja Prasad Singh on his mind, and I agree with it.

Ramraja Prasad Singh is the original republican. He deserves to be Nepal's first president.

In The News

Koirala asks Prachanda to take initiation for new govt NepalNews appointment of a 'ceremonial president'
Khanal to lead UML in Assembly too
Madhesi parties to press for autonomous Madhes while amending constitution including autonomous Madhes province while amending the constitution. .... the three Madhesi parties have bagged 80 seats in the recent election.
Change in two-thirds provision unacceptable: Prachanda Prachanda said, "If they don't want to give it (government leadership) to us, they can keep it. We've no objection."
Yadhav urges consensus for a new govt Terai Madesh Loktantrik Party (TMLP) leader Hridayesh Tripathi warned that Madhesi people would prepare for the next agitation if the CA fails to ensure their rights. .... There are 204 Madhesis in the Constituent Assembly.
Armed Terai outfits holding meeting in Patna
Maoists get green signal to form govt Top leaders of NC, CPN (UML) and MJF had agreed on Wednesday to form a common stance on future power sharing -- ceremonial president after the abolition of monarchy - and amendment of the interim constitution so that a government can be formed and removed through a simple majority in the Constituent Assembly rather than the existing provision of it needing 2/3rd majority.



EC announces final PR results NepalNews the CA has 33.22 percent representation of women, 34.09 percent Madhesis, 8.17 percent Dalits, 33.39 percent Janajatis and 3.83 percent candidates from backward regions. Other groups have 33.91 percent representation. ..... The CA Court has ordered to hold the result of Mahottari-6. Victory of Sarad Singh Bhandari of Madhesi Jahadhikar Forum from this constituency has been challenged at the court.
Present cabinet cannot appoint 26 CA members: CJ
Friday's seven-party meeting to discuss govt formation the new government would come into being in the next two or three weeks.
NSP-A demands resignation of 'corrupt' Minister Gupta
EC validates PR list by Anandi Devi Anandi Devi faction had submitted the names of Sarita Giri and Motilal Dugar.
Maoists may opt out of govt if constitution amended: Minister Gurung if Nepali Congress, UML and other major parties press for constitutional amendment (as a premise for the Maoists leading the government) then the party will let them lead the new government without being part of it.
No constitutional problem in govt formation: CJ
Inflation continues to grow as food crisis deepens the world plunges into a food crisis driven by low production due to drought.
Jha resigns from UML central committee UML central committee member Ram Chandra Jha has resigned expressing his dissatisfaction over the selection of CA candidates under the PR system.
Terai parties unwilling to join new govt

EC annuls TMLP candidate's nomination for PR seat NepalNews Dr Vijay Kumar Singh .... Janakpur Zonal Hospital.
Terai parties unwilling to join new govt Madhesi Janadhikar Forum and the Tarai-Madhes Loktantrik Party have hinted at not joining the new government possibly to be led by Maoists. ....... Sadbhawana Party chief Rajendra Mahato stressed on the need to form a consensus government, but it was necessary that all parties need to participate.

MAOIST CC ENDS, FINALISES PR LIST NepalNews the party has selected all the central committee members in the closed-list for CA membership. Mahato conferred Russia's 'Manager of the Year' the Russian competition 'Manager of the Year' was organised by Free Economic Society of Russia and International Academy of Management under the support of the Council of Federation of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation since 1997. ...... the first foreign national to receive the prestigious award. As the winner of the title, he received a statuette of Catherine the Great, the Big Medal and a diploma amidst a gala ceremony held at Moscow President Hotel on April 22. ..... more than 2,000 business entrepreneurs from majority of Russian regions participate in the annual competition.
India willing to review 1950 Treaty: Menon
Mahara says Maoists ready to go alone if need be to form government the CPN-Maoist central committee decided that the party should be allowed to head the government first and negotiations on power sharing and constitutinal amendment can be discussed later.
UML leaders say their party could join next govt if given respectful place




A New Government, And A New Constitution
by Paramendra Bhagat
April 26

The April 10 elections to the 601 strong constituent assembly
formalized Nepal's tortuous peace process. Now peace feels so much
more concrete. The largest, most sophisticated, armed ultra left group
this planet saw since the end of the Cold War that fought a decade
long civil war with the express goal of establishing a one party
communist republic and at one point held sway over close to 80% of the
country's territory is now securely in a multi-party framework. The
civil war cost 13,000 lives to active combat, and twice that many to
suicide.

The April Revolution 2006 made the April 2008 elections possible.
During those 19 historic days of April 2006, in a country of 27
million people close to eight million came out into the streets to
shut the entire country down. The first major revolution of the 21st
century happened in Nepal. That was one for world history. The Madhesi
revolutions of winter 2007 and winter 2008 were the second and third
chapters of that April Revolution 2006. If Nepal can now make itself a
multi-party democracy of state funded parties, it will have become the
number one democracy on the planet, better than India, Britain or
America, and the April Revolution 2006, Madhesi Revolution 2007, and
Madhesi Revolution 2008 together will compete with no less than the
French Revolution itself in the annals of world history. Nepal will
emerge the primary exporter of democracy to the rest of the world. The
formula is simple: shut your country down completely until the
dictator gives up power.

Immediate Concerns

I recommend forming a six party government of the Maoists, the NC, the
UML, the MJF, the TMDP, and the Sadbhavana. A six party steering
committee formed of the president of each party would make all the
major decisions for the government to implement. Prachanda gets to be
the Prime Minister, I think Chitralekha should be brought in as one of
the 26 appointed members to the assembly, and she gets to be the
Speaker, or she should be made the ceremonial president if we are to
opt immediately for a ceremonial president, in which case Subash
Nembang of the UML could serve as Speaker. Karima Begam of the MJF
could then be Deputy Speaker, I would recommend. The top portfolios
should be divided among all the major parties. The MJF could get Home
and Upendra Yadav could become the country's first Home Minister, the
Maoists could have a Defense Minister in Badal, Mahat of the NC could
get Finance again, and some UML person could get the Foreign Ministry.

New Constitution In A Year

Prachanda has said it is possible to give the country a new
constitution within a year. I agree. Some broad agreements could be
made among all the parties.

(1) Hold direct elections for the country's executive presidency. If
no one candidate gets at least 50% of the votes, a second round
between the top two candidates is held within a month. This is
essential for political stability, grassroots democracy, and a clean
separation of powers between the three branches of government. The
president will get a four year term. A limit of two terms for any one
person will be put in place.
(2) Eight state federalism: Khasan, Tharuwan, Magarat, Tamuwan,
Tamang, Newa, Kirat, Madhesh. Retain the 75 districts. My proposal of
the eight state federalism is only a slight modification of the
original Maoist map of nine states. I have combined two of theirs to
create a Khasan. No other party bothered to even offer a map to the
people. So we have to go by a map that closely resembles the original
Maoist map, I think.
(3) A 100 seat upper house. Party based fully proportional election.
At least every other name on a party's list must be female.
(4) A 240 seat lower house. 75 districts are turned into 75
multi-member constituencies. Half of the 240 seats are to be in the
Terai districts. It is to be noted that the multi-member constituency
is the most popular form of elections in the world because it is
considered the most democratic.
(5) All national parties are to be state funded. National parties are
those that get at least 1% of the votes for the upper house. The total
number of votes earned by a party for the two houses will determine
how much annual allowance it will get. Parties may not seek other
sources of funding.

Nobel Peace Prize

I don't know if it will happen in 2008, 2009, or 2010, but Nepal's
peace process, once Nepal has been turned into a multi-party democracy
of state funded parties, will be deserving of a Nobel Peace Prize.

30,000 Strong Army

And I hope the security sector reform means we end up with a Nepal
Army that is 30,000 strong only and it is reflective of Nepal's ethnic
and gender composition. I hope it is 40% female, I hope it is at least
30% Madhesi, for example.

Economic Revolution

Once the country gets its new constitution, a new army, a new
parliament, and a new directly elected president, Nepal will be ripe
candidate for an economic take off. We should be able to envision a
10% growth rate year in year out for the next 30 years. There is a lot
of catching up to do.

Coalition Culture

If the largest party is only one third of the assembly, chances are
Nepal is headed for an era of coalition governments into the years
ahead. India has shown under Manmohan Singh that a coalition
government can achieve economic miracles just fine. Nepal has a lot of
economic catching up to do economically.

In The News

Row Over Govt Formation Deepens Himalayan Times The Nepali Congress and CPN-UML want the CPN-Maoist to lead the next government only after a constitutional amendment allowing the opposition to dislodge the prime minister and the government with a simple House majority.

UML, MPRF underscore constitutional amendment Kantipur the need to amend the constitutional provision so as to dissolve the government with a simple majority ...... MPRF leaders Yadav, Upendra Jha, Dr Mahadev Sah and Shyamanda Suman ..... The MPRF leaders are holding discussions with the NC leaders including Ram Chandra Poudel, Bimalendra Nidhai at the NC parliamentary office
Minister Mahara, Speaker Nemwang stress on consensus
UML CC meet accepts Nepal’s resignation as Gen. Secy appointed Amrit Kumar Bohara as the acting General Secretary of the party. ...... decision to nominate Rabindra Shrestha as a central committee member.
NC Siraha district committee dissolved NC’s suspension of district committees in the wake of NC’s huge loss
India to build 1500 km road alongside border would provide easy access to the East-West Highway in Nepal. ...... Nepal was not India-locked. "You are India-open. Open to an India that is economically dynamic, a vast and growing market and a source of easily accessible skills and technology."
‘Maoists should lead new govt’
India politicians, analysts want 1950 Treaty reviewed
मधेसमा जे देखियो दसवटा गाउ“ पुगियो । त्यहा“का ग्रामीण महिलामा जुन उत्साह यसपालि देखिन्थ्यो विगतका चुनावमा कहिल्यै यस्तो देखेकी थिइन“ । जहा“जहा“ पुग्थें युवा एउटै नारा लगाइरहेका थिए- कांग्रेस-एमाले भागभाग, जाग मधेसी जागजाग । अर्काे बिर्सन नसकिने कुरा थियो- वाईसीएल कार्यकर्ताको सक्रियता । उनीहरूको स्वर सुनिन्थ्यो- सबके देखली बारबार, माओवादी के देखियो एकबार † यसरी तर्राईका गाउ“गाउ“मा माओवादी र मधेसवादी दलकै जनलहर चलेको थियो । ..... र्सलाही र महोत्तरीमा बाहुल्य रहेको कांग्रेसको यसपालि यी दुवै जिल्लामा खातासमेत खुल्न सकेन ..... मधेसबाट कांग्रेस र एमालेभन्दा बढी मत ल्याउन माओवादी सफल भयो । ..... तमलोपाको जनलहर पनि मधेसमा कम थिएन तर यसले आफूलाई मधेसी ग्रामीण समुदायमा प्रस्ट्याउन सकेन

MJF leaders meet with NC, UML, Maoist leadership; call for amendment in constitution NepalNews The MJF team led by its coordinator Upendra Yadav met with Maoist chairman Prachanda in the evening. Yadav said that the discussions focused on forging understanding regarding forming next government, constitution-making and on Madhesi issues....... the MJF leadership is reported to have pointed out the need to amend the interim constitution to allow party (s) with simple majority to form the next government. As per the interim constitution, only the party (s) with two-third majority can form a government. The MJF has also been demanding removing the provision of seven party understanding in the constitution
UML central committee approves gen secy’s resignation
Koirala rejects NC acting president’s resignation
There will be a consensus govt: Mahara
MJF ready to extend conditional cooperation to Maoists warned it could launch new revolt if Madhesi issues are sidelined. ...... the need to delete the inclusion of names of specific political parties and MPs in the interim constitution. ....... “The MJF will play its role in ending this political deadlock”

Poll post-mortem Nepali Times the incoherence and competing ambitions within the top Forum brass is already visible. ...... many in the Forum are keen to be a part of the Kathmandu establishment to recoup their huge campaign investments. ....... The defeat of the TMLP’s Mahant Thakur was a blow to his party, Madhesi upper castes and local elites in Tarai towns. ........ The Tripathis and Shuklas are too addicted to power politics in Kathmandu. ...... Madhes units of the NC are in complete disarray and the blame game has started. There are more defections in the offing. ......... For NC leaders to now say they lost out because voting happened along ethnic lines is foolish. ...... the NC faces a real threat in the Tarai. ...... The armed groups in Madhes do not know what hit them. ..... the Madhesi parties right now neither have a roadmap for Madhesi representation or a clear vision of federalism.
Among the alchemists Baburam Bhattarai studied urban planning and appears to believe that a 20 percent economic growth rate is possible ...... Dahal has declared that the new constitution will be miraculously written within one year ...... But there is also the MJF now, and they can always do to Maoists what Maoists have been doing to others for last two years: threaten to take to streets to pursue their agenda.
MPRF Chairman Yadav opposes PM Koirala as head of next govt. Kantipur the MPRF could co-ordinate with the Maoists in the next government if the Maoists agree on the previous agreement between the government and the Forum and fulfill other demands of his party. ...... MPRF emerged as the fourth largest party in the recent CA elections securing a total of 54 seats in the April 10 elections.
Rs 1 lakh relief each for 13,246 conflict dead
'सरकारको नेतृत्व कांग्रेसले गर्नुपर्छ'

Ex-minister Khadka Charged with Murder Himalayan Times
Rajkaji against Koirala at helm again
NC, UML seek new agreement with Maoists
Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML — have said they want a fresh understanding with CPN-Maoist before giving them a chance to lead the next government as the single largest party. ....... the sharing of the position of President, Prime Minister and the leadership of the CA among the major stakeholders ...... “The constitutional provision seeking a two-third majority to appoint or remove the PM is against democratic norms,” he said. “A simple majority should suffice to form or remove the government. Maoists should be given the opportunity to lead the new government only after such a constitutional arrangement is put in place” ....... Prachanda cannot lead the government as long as he remains the PLA commander

'NC won't give up govt's leadership unless Maoists dump weapons' NepalNews until the arms possessed by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) were destroyed or handed over to the national army. ....... He asked if the chief of an army organisation were ever given the leadership of the next army in the world. ..... the NC would not give up power until the Maoists garner support of two-third majority. ..... balance of power be maintained by allocating the posts of president, Prime Minister and chair of Constituent Assembly (CA) to different parties.