Keep calm, say Nepal's leaders after protests over constitution

Leaders of four major ruling and opposition parties in Nepal including Prime Minister Sushil Koirala appealed for calm on Tuesday after protests over demarcating the country into six federal states in the new constitution turned violent.

Updated on: Aug 12, 2015, 24:56:53 IST

Hindustan Times | By Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu

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Leaders of four major ruling and opposition parties in Nepal including Prime Minister Sushil Koirala appealed for calm on Tuesday after protests over demarcating the country into six federal states in the new constitution turned violent.

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Koirala, who also heads Nepali Congress, and other leaders, asked everyone to call off protests and assured redrawing of boundaries of the states based on suggestions.

“We appeal to all citizens to remain calm, call off protests and wait for resolution of problems by providing appropriate suggestions,” mentioned the statement signed by chiefs of the four parties.

Two persons were killed in police firing and over a dozen injured on Monday in Surkhet district in mid-western Nepal in protest against demarcation of boundaries of the new states as per a fresh deal among the four major parties.

Police had to open fire after protesters set a government office and the residence of a Nepali Congress lawmaker on fire. Curfew was imposed to keep the situation under control.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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