Monday, August 4, 2008
Bhattarai claims most parties have pledged support for Maoist-led govt
Bhattarai claims most parties have pledged support for Maoist-led govt
Senior Maoist leader Dr Baburam Bhattarai has claimed that almost all political parties have said during recent discussions that they are ready to back a Maoist-government.
Speaking to reporters after a meeting of three major parties - Maoists, Nepali Congress and CPN (UML) - Bhattarai said UML and other left parties are in favour of the Maoist-led government. Nepali Congress, however, has not spoken clearly on how the government formation process should go, he added.
UML leaders, according to Bhattarai, have suggested that the Maoist-led government should also include other parties including NC.
Prior to the three-party meeting, which remained inconclusive, the Maoist leadership had held a meeting with smaller left parties. Bhattarai informed that the left parties should to form a 'communist government' involving the left parties represented in the Constituent Assembly.
Leaders of CPN-M, NC, UML and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) are to meet at the Maoist parliamentary office in Singha Durbar today to discuss the government formation and the draft of the common minimum programme (CMP) proposed by the Maoist side
Senior Maoist leader Dr Baburam Bhattarai has claimed that almost all political parties have said during recent discussions that they are ready to back a Maoist-government.
Speaking to reporters after a meeting of three major parties - Maoists, Nepali Congress and CPN (UML) - Bhattarai said UML and other left parties are in favour of the Maoist-led government. Nepali Congress, however, has not spoken clearly on how the government formation process should go, he added.
UML leaders, according to Bhattarai, have suggested that the Maoist-led government should also include other parties including NC.
Prior to the three-party meeting, which remained inconclusive, the Maoist leadership had held a meeting with smaller left parties. Bhattarai informed that the left parties should to form a 'communist government' involving the left parties represented in the Constituent Assembly.
Leaders of CPN-M, NC, UML and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) are to meet at the Maoist parliamentary office in Singha Durbar today to discuss the government formation and the draft of the common minimum programme (CMP) proposed by the Maoist side
Sunday, August 3, 2008
CMP - opposition from Nepali Congress - criticism but support from UML
The common minimum programme (CMP) proposed by CPN (Maoist) has drawn cold response from the two other major parties - Nepali Congress and CPN (UML).
Although deliberations on the draft CMP, which was introduced by the Maoist leadership during yesterday's 25-party meeting, are yet to come to a conclusion, senior leaders of NC and UML have suggested "drastic amendment" in the CMP.
Speaking at a programme in the capital Sunday, NC general secretary Bimalendra Nidhi said the proposed CMP has failed to incorporate progressive agendas. Insisting that the CMP only seeks to maintain status quo, Nidhi said that the CMP should be prepared by a taskforce comprising representatives from all 25 parties in the Constituent Assembly.
In the CMP, the Maoist party has proposed restructuring of the state in the spirit of the federalism, drafting of new condition within two years, immediate relief package to conflict-affected and poor people, integration of Maoist combatants and management of arms within three months as per the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), restructuring of the bureaucracy to make it suitable for the federal system, special development programmes for Karnali region, employment to youths, price control, and normalisation of supply of fuel and other essentials - among others.
Meanwhile, UML general secretary Jhala Nath Khanal has said the proposed CMP is no different than the election manifesto of the Maoist party. He has also suggested the Maoists to come up with a revised draft of the CMP.
Speaking to reporters after a programme today, Khanal said the CMP should reflect the agendas of different parties that would be part of the next government.
He also reiterated that the UML was in favour of a unity government for which the CPN (Maoist), as the biggest party staking claim for government's leadership, should take initiatives
Although deliberations on the draft CMP, which was introduced by the Maoist leadership during yesterday's 25-party meeting, are yet to come to a conclusion, senior leaders of NC and UML have suggested "drastic amendment" in the CMP.
Speaking at a programme in the capital Sunday, NC general secretary Bimalendra Nidhi said the proposed CMP has failed to incorporate progressive agendas. Insisting that the CMP only seeks to maintain status quo, Nidhi said that the CMP should be prepared by a taskforce comprising representatives from all 25 parties in the Constituent Assembly.
In the CMP, the Maoist party has proposed restructuring of the state in the spirit of the federalism, drafting of new condition within two years, immediate relief package to conflict-affected and poor people, integration of Maoist combatants and management of arms within three months as per the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), restructuring of the bureaucracy to make it suitable for the federal system, special development programmes for Karnali region, employment to youths, price control, and normalisation of supply of fuel and other essentials - among others.
Meanwhile, UML general secretary Jhala Nath Khanal has said the proposed CMP is no different than the election manifesto of the Maoist party. He has also suggested the Maoists to come up with a revised draft of the CMP.
Speaking to reporters after a programme today, Khanal said the CMP should reflect the agendas of different parties that would be part of the next government.
He also reiterated that the UML was in favour of a unity government for which the CPN (Maoist), as the biggest party staking claim for government's leadership, should take initiatives
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Maoists present draft of CMP before all-party meeting
CPN (Maoist) went a step further today as part of its preparation to form the new government, presenting the draft of common minimum programme (CMP) at a meeting with the 24 other parties represented in the Constituent Assembly (CA).
Presenting the draft of CMP for debate, Maoists leaders urged the parties for support in forming a government of national consensus. No decision came from the meeting while leaders said there would be further discussion would on the CMP.
Talking to reporters after the meeting, Maoist spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara said the CMP underscores the aspiration of the Nepali people for forward-looking change and lasting peace.
In the CMP, the Maoist party has proposed the restructuring of the state in the spirit of the federalism, drafting of new condition within two years, immediate relief package to conflict-affected and poor people, integration of Maoist combatants and management of arms within three months as per the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), restructuring of the bureaucracy to make it suitable for the federal system, special development programmes for Karnali region, employment to youths, price control, and normalisation of supply of fuel and other essentials - among others
Presenting the draft of CMP for debate, Maoists leaders urged the parties for support in forming a government of national consensus. No decision came from the meeting while leaders said there would be further discussion would on the CMP.
Talking to reporters after the meeting, Maoist spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara said the CMP underscores the aspiration of the Nepali people for forward-looking change and lasting peace.
In the CMP, the Maoist party has proposed the restructuring of the state in the spirit of the federalism, drafting of new condition within two years, immediate relief package to conflict-affected and poor people, integration of Maoist combatants and management of arms within three months as per the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), restructuring of the bureaucracy to make it suitable for the federal system, special development programmes for Karnali region, employment to youths, price control, and normalisation of supply of fuel and other essentials - among others
Maoists present draft of CMP before all-party meeting
CPN (Maoist) went a step further today as part of its preparation to form the new government, presenting the draft of common minimum programme (CMP) at a meeting with the 24 other parties represented in the Constituent Assembly (CA).
Presenting the draft of CMP for debate, Maoists leaders urged the parties for support in forming a government of national consensus. No decision came from the meeting while leaders said there would be further discussion would on the CMP.
Talking to reporters after the meeting, Maoist spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara said the CMP underscores the aspiration of the Nepali people for forward-looking change and lasting peace.
In the CMP, the Maoist party has proposed the restructuring of the state in the spirit of the federalism, drafting of new condition within two years, immediate relief package to conflict-affected and poor people, integration of Maoist combatants and management of arms within three months as per the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), restructuring of the bureaucracy to make it suitable for the federal system, special development programmes for Karnali region, employment to youths, price control, and normalisation of supply of fuel and other essentials - among others
Presenting the draft of CMP for debate, Maoists leaders urged the parties for support in forming a government of national consensus. No decision came from the meeting while leaders said there would be further discussion would on the CMP.
Talking to reporters after the meeting, Maoist spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara said the CMP underscores the aspiration of the Nepali people for forward-looking change and lasting peace.
In the CMP, the Maoist party has proposed the restructuring of the state in the spirit of the federalism, drafting of new condition within two years, immediate relief package to conflict-affected and poor people, integration of Maoist combatants and management of arms within three months as per the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), restructuring of the bureaucracy to make it suitable for the federal system, special development programmes for Karnali region, employment to youths, price control, and normalisation of supply of fuel and other essentials - among others
Maoists to discuss common minimum programme with 24 parties
A day after its central committee meeting formally decided to take up the mantle of the new government, the Maoists are set to renew their consultations with remaining 24 parties represented at the Constituent Assembly (CA).
The Maoist leaders have said they will put forth their policies and programmes before other parties as a part of efforts to forge the common minimum programme for the new government. The CMP is one of the conditions the Maoists have advanced to form their government.
Other conditions being the termination of Nepali Congress (NC)-Unified Marxist Leninist (UML)-Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) alliance and guarantee of government stability till new constitution is drafted.
The Maoist leaders have said they will put forth their policies and programmes before other parties as a part of efforts to forge the common minimum programme for the new government. The CMP is one of the conditions the Maoists have advanced to form their government.
Other conditions being the termination of Nepali Congress (NC)-Unified Marxist Leninist (UML)-Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) alliance and guarantee of government stability till new constitution is drafted.
Friday, August 1, 2008
CPN Maoist decide to form govt
The two-day central committee meeting of CPN (Maoist) concluded Friday deciding to take the leadership of the new government under three 'conditions'.
After the conclusion of the meeting, party spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara told reporters that the party would make efforts to form a government of national consensus. However, the party has kept open the alternative of a majority government by making alliance with a few parties, if a consensus government failed to take shape.
Mahara also said his party was ready to take the leadership of new government even if it is a minority government but on the condition that other parties make commitment not to bring on-confidence motion against the government until the new constitution is drafted. The party has also stressed the need to end the current alliance of NC, UML and MJF.
If the conditions are not met, the party will remain in the opposition, he said.
Meanwhile, the Maoist leaders have admitted their mistake for eroding relations with CPN (UML) during the recent presidential election, and have now expressed commitment not to repeat the errors in future.
The party had called its central committee meeting after coming under pressure from all sides to take the leadership of the next government.
The party has discussed the common minimum programme for a consensus government to be tabled before the meeting of 25 parties, which is likely on Saturday or Sunday. Mahara said the draft of the CMP, which will incorporate the suggestions from the central committee members, would be ready by the evening.
After the conclusion of the meeting, party spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara told reporters that the party would make efforts to form a government of national consensus. However, the party has kept open the alternative of a majority government by making alliance with a few parties, if a consensus government failed to take shape.
Mahara also said his party was ready to take the leadership of new government even if it is a minority government but on the condition that other parties make commitment not to bring on-confidence motion against the government until the new constitution is drafted. The party has also stressed the need to end the current alliance of NC, UML and MJF.
If the conditions are not met, the party will remain in the opposition, he said.
Meanwhile, the Maoist leaders have admitted their mistake for eroding relations with CPN (UML) during the recent presidential election, and have now expressed commitment not to repeat the errors in future.
The party had called its central committee meeting after coming under pressure from all sides to take the leadership of the next government.
The party has discussed the common minimum programme for a consensus government to be tabled before the meeting of 25 parties, which is likely on Saturday or Sunday. Mahara said the draft of the CMP, which will incorporate the suggestions from the central committee members, would be ready by the evening.
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