Nepal Maoists plan to topple government

Terming it the biggest obstacle in constitution-drafting process, opposition Maoists in Nepal have decided to remove the coalition government headed by Madhav Kumar Nepal.

Updated on: Mar 27, 2010, 13:52:20 IST

None | By Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu

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Terming it the biggest obstacle in constitution-drafting process, opposition Maoists in Nepal have decided to remove the coalition government headed by Madhav Kumar Nepal.

The decision taken by the standing committee of UCPN (Maoist), the largest party in parliament, on Friday evening is a fresh attempt to lead the government after a gap of 10 months.

“We would attempt to remove this government both inside parliament and on streets. A no-confidence motion may also be moved,” said Dinanath Sharma, UCPN (M) spokesperson.

The meeting also decided that since UCPN (M) is the largest party, leadership of the high level political mechanism should be given to the party after death of Nepali Congress president GP Koirala.

In a report on the present political situation, party president Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ stated that regressive forces have become active to derail the peace and constitution drafting processes after Koirala’s death.

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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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