Oppn parties in Nepal reject Maoist formula

Opposition parties in Nepal have rejected the fresh proposal by ruling Maoists to appoint the incumbent chief justice as prime minister to end the current political stalemate. Utpal Parashar reports.

Updated on: Feb 8, 2013, 23:33:41 IST

Hindustan Times | By Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu

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Opposition parties in Nepal have rejected the fresh proposal by ruling Maoists to appoint the incumbent chief justice as prime minister to end the current political stalemate.

Instead they have decided to intensify agitation to overthrow the ruling Maoist-Madhesi coalition in order to form a national unity government so that parliamentary polls are held in May.

The first phase of the three-week-long anti-government protests by nine opposition major parties concluded on Friday with a massive rally held at Khulla Manch in Kathmandu.

"The door for consensus is still open. But judging by the way the present government is functioning, there seems to be no alternative to agitation," said CPN (Unified Marxist Leninist) leader Jhalanath Khanal.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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