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January - 2 
Further, SP organizing a press meeting in Kathmandu on January 2 announced for separate programs of protest from January 3 to January 11, reports Republica. The party said the program include wall painting, showing black flags, candlelight vigil among others. General Secretary Manish Suman said that
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Further, SP organizing a press meeting in Kathmandu on January 2 announced for separate programs of protest from January 3 to January 11, reports Republica. The party said the program include wall painting, showing black flags, candlelight vigil among others. General Secretary Manish Suman said that the party will continue to represent in the common protest program of UDMF.
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January - 13 
Communist Party of NepalUnified Marxist Leninist (CPNUML)Secretary Yogesh Bhattarai speaking at an interaction at the Reporters’ Club in Kathmandu on January 13 said that endorsing the political mechanism from the Parliament could be a wayout to the ongoing political tension, reports The Himal
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Communist Party of NepalUnified Marxist Leninist (CPNUML)Secretary Yogesh Bhattarai speaking at an interaction at the Reporters’ Club in Kathmandu on January 13 said that endorsing the political mechanism from the Parliament could be a wayout to the ongoing political tension, reports The Himalayan Times. Bhattarai said so a day after leaders of task forces of the big three parties and the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) hinted that they were near to some agreement on settling the current disputes over the existing demarcation of federal units.
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January - 14 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at a meeting with heads of diplomatic missions and development partners of Nepal in Kathmandu on January 14 said that Government is expecting to address the genuine concerns very soon through a consensus, reports The Himalayan Times. To address some concerns or dissatisf
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at a meeting with heads of diplomatic missions and development partners of Nepal in Kathmandu on January 14 said that Government is expecting to address the genuine concerns very soon through a consensus, reports The Himalayan Times. To address some concerns or dissatisfaction of some sections of society on some of the provisions of the Constitution, the Constitution Amendment Bill was tabled in the Legislature Parliament, he added.
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January - 22 
Separately, Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) Vice Chairman Hridayesh Tripathi at a press conference in Kathmandu on January 22 accused the Government of committing genocide against the Madhesi people, reports The Himalayan Times.Hesaid the killings in Morang District on January 21 by the Police
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Separately, Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) Vice Chairman Hridayesh Tripathi at a press conference in Kathmandu on January 22 accused the Government of committing genocide against the Madhesi people, reports The Himalayan Times.Hesaid the killings in Morang District on January 21 by the Police and blatant violation of human rights by the Police were indicative of the fact that the Government was hatching a conspiracy to provoke communal tension in the region and sabotage the process of finding a negotiated settlement to Tarai unrest.
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January - 26 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressing a luncheon meeting with journalists in Kathmandu on January 26 said that the blockade at border entry points would end in a day or two, reports The Himalayan Times. Oli said that he was confident that the agitating political parties would act responsibly and e
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressing a luncheon meeting with journalists in Kathmandu on January 26 said that the blockade at border entry points would end in a day or two, reports The Himalayan Times. Oli said that he was confident that the agitating political parties would act responsibly and end the blockade sooner than later. He further said that Nepal is a landlocked country but not India-locked and that he was for a friendship based on mutual interests. He also claimed that several forces were hatching conspiracies to disturb communal harmony.
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January - 26 
Separately, Mahendra Raya Yadav, Chairman of Tarai Madhesh Sadbhawana Party (TMSP) speaking at an interaction with the media in Kathmandu on January 26 dubbing the ongoing agitation as a nonviolent movement said it should be further intensified and extended to the hills and mountains also, reports T
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Separately, Mahendra Raya Yadav, Chairman of Tarai Madhesh Sadbhawana Party (TMSP) speaking at an interaction with the media in Kathmandu on January 26 dubbing the ongoing agitation as a nonviolent movement said it should be further intensified and extended to the hills and mountains also, reports The Himalayan Times. He claimed such a movement in Tarai, Pahad and Himal would strengthen the national unity. But if it failed then the agitation was likely to take a new course and go out of control.
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January - 30 
Tarai Madhes Loktantrik Party (TMLP) Chairman Mahantha Thakur an interaction held by the Reporters' Club at TMLP Office in Kathmandu on January 30 said that the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) would revise the ongoing agitations at Nepal-India border and bring new protest programmes, repo
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Tarai Madhes Loktantrik Party (TMLP) Chairman Mahantha Thakur an interaction held by the Reporters' Club at TMLP Office in Kathmandu on January 30 said that the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) would revise the ongoing agitations at Nepal-India border and bring new protest programmes, reports Republica. He said "The address has not been in line with the demands; the Front's meeting will take decision on blockade. The form of agitation may change."
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January - 31 
Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Agni Prasad Kharel, speaking at a press conference organized in Kathmandu on January 31 said that the Ministry was preparing to devise 60 essential laws in the first phase of the implementation of the new Constitution, reports The Himalayan Times.
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Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Agni Prasad Kharel, speaking at a press conference organized in Kathmandu on January 31 said that the Ministry was preparing to devise 60 essential laws in the first phase of the implementation of the new Constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “Concerned ministries have been asked to submit the draft bills to the Law Ministry within the second week of April as it is essential to make 60 laws for proper implementation of the Constitution. It is not possible to make all laws at once. Out of the total 315 laws, preparations are underway to make 193 at first.” According to him, his Ministry was doing homework to make 110 federal laws, 22 provincial laws and six local laws.
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February - 1 
Chairman of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Pushpa Kamal Dahal addressing a press meet organized by the party at its headquarters at Paris Danda in Kathmandu on February 1 said that National Consensus Government was essential for catering to the challenges posed by the crises facing
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Chairman of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Pushpa Kamal Dahal addressing a press meet organized by the party at its headquarters at Paris Danda in Kathmandu on February 1 said that National Consensus Government was essential for catering to the challenges posed by the crises facing the country after last year’s earthquakes and Tarai blockade, reports The Himalayan Times.
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February - 3 
leaders of UDMF during an interaction organized at the Reporters’ Club in Kathmandu on February 3 said that the next meeting of the Front would review the ongoing agitation and change the form of protest, reports The Himalayan Times. Saying that any kind of agitation could not be taken ah
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leaders of UDMF during an interaction organized at the Reporters’ Club in Kathmandu on February 3 said that the next meeting of the Front would review the ongoing agitation and change the form of protest, reports The Himalayan Times. Saying that any kind of agitation could not be taken ahead in a same fashion for a long time, Tarai Madhes Sadbhawana Party (TMSP) Ram Naresh Raya expressed his belief that the next meeting of the Front would review the ongoing struggle in Tarai. Likewise, Federal Socialist Forum-Nepal (FSF-N) Co-Chairman Rajendra Shrestha said that the Front would launch capital-centric agitation soon.
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February - 3 
senior leader of the ruling Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Pashupati Shumsher Rana speaking at the same interaction organized by the Reporters Club on February 3 said that the current Government has failed to tackle the key burning issues of the nation, reports Republica. He said that the&nbs
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senior leader of the ruling Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Pashupati Shumsher Rana speaking at the same interaction organized by the Reporters Club on February 3 said that the current Government has failed to tackle the key burning issues of the nation, reports Republica. He said that the KP Sharma Oli-led Government has failed to resolve the Madhes unrest and expedite the reconstruction works after the devastating earthquake.
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February - 20 
Chairperson of Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) Mahantha Thakur speaking at an interaction organized by Reporters Club in Kathmandu on February 20 said that if Government does not change its attitude towards the agitating forces, Untied Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) will impose a blockade at t
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Chairperson of Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) Mahantha Thakur speaking at an interaction organized by Reporters Club in Kathmandu on February 20 said that if Government does not change its attitude towards the agitating forces, Untied Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) will impose a blockade at the Nepal-India border entry points again, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “If the Government continues to suppress the agitation, declare Tarai areas prohibited zones and clamp curfew, we will impose a blockade at the border entry points.”
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February - 22 
UCPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal speaking at a cadre meeting in Kathmandu on February 22 accused his former comrade Baburam Bhattarai of betraying the nation in the time of need and turning traitor, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal said “Bhattarai committed a great mistake. He committ
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UCPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal speaking at a cadre meeting in Kathmandu on February 22 accused his former comrade Baburam Bhattarai of betraying the nation in the time of need and turning traitor, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal said “Bhattarai committed a great mistake. He committed an ideological crime by leaving Communist, Marxist and Maoist movements while he spent his whole life being a Communist, Marxist and Maoist.”
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March - 30 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli while inaugurating the silver jubilee celebration of the Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal in Chitwan District on March 30 said that the nation would not witness any kind of border blockade and obstruction in free transportation as the Government woul
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli while inaugurating the silver jubilee celebration of the Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal in Chitwan District on March 30 said that the nation would not witness any kind of border blockade and obstruction in free transportation as the Government would not tolerate such activities, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “The government will move ahead in accordance with the law. The government cannot just look at Nepali people suffering because of someone’s whim.”
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April - 1 
Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) central member Parashuram Khapung on April 1 defected to Baburam Bhattarai-led Naya Shakti (New Force), reports The Himalayan Times. Organizing a press conference in Kathmandu, Khapung said that he had decided to sever ties with the RPP after the party leadership fai
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Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) central member Parashuram Khapung on April 1 defected to Baburam Bhattarai-led Naya Shakti (New Force), reports The Himalayan Times. Organizing a press conference in Kathmandu, Khapung said that he had decided to sever ties with the RPP after the party leadership failed to take the party ahead with the time as per need.
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April - 3 
Minister for Home Affairs Shakti Basnet while speaking at press conference organized by the Federation of Revolutionary Journalists at Bharatpur Airport in Chitwan District on April 3 said that consensus and cooperation among the major political parties were necessary for the implementation of new C
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Minister for Home Affairs Shakti Basnet while speaking at press conference organized by the Federation of Revolutionary Journalists at Bharatpur Airport in Chitwan District on April 3 said that consensus and cooperation among the major political parties were necessary for the implementation of new Constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “Most of the demands of Madhes-based parties have already been addressed by amending the Constitution. Rest of the demands will be addressed through the political mechanism.” He further said that a national consensus Government should be formed incorporating the Nepali Congress (NC).
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April - 9 
A meeting of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), Federal Alliance, Indigenous Nationalities National Movement (INNM) and some other outfits championing the cause of Janajatis held a meeting in Kathmandu on April 9 and agreed to launch a nation-wide movement under single banner in order to fo
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A meeting of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), Federal Alliance, Indigenous Nationalities National Movement (INNM) and some other outfits championing the cause of Janajatis held a meeting in Kathmandu on April 9 and agreed to launch a nation-wide movement under single banner in order to force the major forces to ensure rights of Madhesis, Janajatis and other marginalized communities, reports The Himalayan Times. Rajkishor Yadav, Chairman of Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Republican (MJF-R), a constituent of the UDMF said the Madhesi and Janajati forces agreed that there was no alternative to movement for the Government remained indifferent to their demands. The UDMF had given the Government till mid-April to fulfill their 11 point demands.
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April - 13 
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) CP Mainali at an anniversary programme organized by Disha Nirdesh Club in Kathmandu on April 13 urged the dissenting Madhes-based parties to join the high-level political mechanism formed by the Government, reports The Himalayan Times. DPM Mainali remarked that some of th
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Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) CP Mainali at an anniversary programme organized by Disha Nirdesh Club in Kathmandu on April 13 urged the dissenting Madhes-based parties to join the high-level political mechanism formed by the Government, reports The Himalayan Times. DPM Mainali remarked that some of the demands put forth by the agitating Madhesi leaders were ‘mysterious’.
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April - 13 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal addressing a joint training organized by Society of Martyrs' Families and the Society of the Families of Fighters Disappeared by the State at the party headquarters in Kathmandu on April 13 said that the Maoists' up
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal addressing a joint training organized by Society of Martyrs' Families and the Society of the Families of Fighters Disappeared by the State at the party headquarters in Kathmandu on April 13 said that the Maoists' uprising would move forward under the strength of full unity, reports Republica. Dahal pledged to thrust forward by breaking all obstacles while respecting the people's sentiment. Underscoring martyrs and disappeared fighters as important weapon for leading the country into a new era, economic prosperity and revolt, the UCPN-M Chief further stressed the party's resoluteness in giving martyrs their due honor and fulfilling their dreams.
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April - 17 
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on April 17 received 125 complaints from victims of the decade-long armed insurgency on the first day of its two-month campaign, reports Republica. TRC Chairman Surya Kiran Gurung said that altogether 125 complaints from victims of the decade-long armed
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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on April 17 received 125 complaints from victims of the decade-long armed insurgency on the first day of its two-month campaign, reports Republica. TRC Chairman Surya Kiran Gurung said that altogether 125 complaints from victims of the decade-long armed insurgency were registered across the country. TRC started receiving complaints from its office at Baharmahal, Kathmandu and at District Peace Committee offices in all 75 Districts. The complaints will be accepted till June 16.
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April - 18 
Federal Alliance, a 24 party alliance, including the parties under the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) and other fringe parties at an interaction program organized in Kathmandu on April 18 urged all ethnic and indigenous communities to participate in the mass movement once more, reports Repub
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Federal Alliance, a 24 party alliance, including the parties under the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) and other fringe parties at an interaction program organized in Kathmandu on April 18 urged all ethnic and indigenous communities to participate in the mass movement once more, reports Republica. Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) Chairman Upendra Yadav said "The constitution is discriminatory and it does not address the feelings of Madhesi, indigenous and ethnic communities. Thus, it is necessary for all ethnic communities from Madhes to mountains to participate in the next uprising." Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) Chairman Mahantha Thakur also said "We are against the constitution written through the bloods of Madhesi people. In next round of agitation, not only Madhes but also people from hills and mountains will express dissatisfaction over this discriminatory constitution."
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April - 18 
Home Minister Shakti Bahadur Basnet addressing an interaction organized by Reporters Club in Kathmandu on April 18 said that UDMF movement is not possible just because a handful of people desire it, reports The Himalayan Times. Basnet claimed that two major demands of the agitating Madhesi parties h
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Home Minister Shakti Bahadur Basnet addressing an interaction organized by Reporters Club in Kathmandu on April 18 said that UDMF movement is not possible just because a handful of people desire it, reports The Himalayan Times. Basnet claimed that two major demands of the agitating Madhesi parties have already been addressed with the first amendment in the new Constitution; and the Government has been pledging to resolve the other demands through dialogue. Claiming that the agitating parties had failed in their previous attempt to make their agitation a decisive one, Basnet said a movement was not the people’s preference now.
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April - 21 
ruling coalition partner Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Standing Committee member Gopal Kiranti speaking at an interaction with journalists in Kathmandu on April 21 demanded that the current Government led by Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP S
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ruling coalition partner Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Standing Committee member Gopal Kiranti speaking at an interaction with journalists in Kathmandu on April 21 demanded that the current Government led by Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli be replaced with the new one at the earliest, reports The Himalayan Times. Kiranti said “The government of KP Oli is one of the dangerous and the traitorous governments in the history. A consensus government should be formed under the leadership of UCPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda. If that is not possible, a government can be formed under the leadership of Sher Bahadur Deuba.”
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April - 25 
A group of Maoist cadres, who were either convicted or are under prosecution in various courts for war-era crimes, on April 25 formed their ‘Association of Court Victims on People's War Cases’, reports Republica. At a time when Nepal Police has been looking to arrest some of th
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A group of Maoist cadres, who were either convicted or are under prosecution in various courts for war-era crimes, on April 25 formed their ‘Association of Court Victims on People's War Cases’, reports Republica. At a time when Nepal Police has been looking to arrest some of them following court verdicts and orders, they organized a press conference in Kathmandu and announced a committee to protest against court verdicts and ongoing prosecutions. The Maoists have demanded that the court cases against them on war-era crimes be scrapped arguing that prosecuting them in courts was against the spirit of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA).
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May - 3 
Nepali Congress (NC), the main opposition party, has joined hands with the second-largest ruling coalition partner Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) to topple KP Sharma Oli-led Government, reports The Himalayan Times on May 4.
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Nepali Congress (NC), the main opposition party, has joined hands with the second-largest ruling coalition partner Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) to topple KP Sharma Oli-led Government, reports The Himalayan Times on May 4. NC leaders held informal talks with UCPN-M leaders and a formal meeting with the leaders of the UDMF at the Legislature-Parliament building in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu. “We have offered the UCPN-M the post of Prime Minister in the coalition. Oli-led Government has failed on every front, including implementation of the new constitution, and has not shown flexibility in resolving the national problems. UCPN-M has accepted our proposal,” said a senior leader of the NC on condition of anonymity
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May - 4 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), an important ally of the incumbent KP Sharma Oli-led Government, on May 4 decided to form a new Government under the leadership of its Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, reports Republica. A meeting of the office bearers of the party held at Dahal’s
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), an important ally of the incumbent KP Sharma Oli-led Government, on May 4 decided to form a new Government under the leadership of its Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, reports Republica. A meeting of the office bearers of the party held at Dahal’s residence in Kathmandu took a decision to this effect. The party has also appealed to all the parties to join the coalition Government. After the meeting, a press statement said “Although we had decided to support the KP Oli-led government with view to safeguard national sovereignty, settle remaining issues of peace process; resolve political issues through talks and reconstruction works, the government failed to move ahead with the tasks despite drawing attention of the UML leadership by the party.”
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May - 11 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on May 11 urged foreign diplomats to duly acknowledge the Government’s efforts towards democracy and human rights, reports The Himalayan Times. He said the Government was committed to addressing issues over the Constitution raised by protesters through talks. Deput
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on May 11 urged foreign diplomats to duly acknowledge the Government’s efforts towards democracy and human rights, reports The Himalayan Times. He said the Government was committed to addressing issues over the Constitution raised by protesters through talks. Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa also told the envoys in Kathmandu, “True partnership means support, solidarity and appreciation of what has been gained and encouragement for continuous improvement.”
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May - 11 
Six Maoists parties including the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal met at Dahal's Lazimpat residence in Kathmandu on May 11 and pointed out the need of immediate unification by settling the disputes, reports Republica. Chief personal secretary of Dahal,
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Six Maoists parties including the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal met at Dahal's Lazimpat residence in Kathmandu on May 11 and pointed out the need of immediate unification by settling the disputes, reports Republica. Chief personal secretary of Dahal, Jokh Bahadur Mahara said the discussion was held on how they made efforts for unification and within some days, they would make the parties one. The meeting was attended by the leaders Ram Bahadur Thapa, Matrika Yadav, Mani Thapa, Netra Bikram Chand, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, Chairman Dahal and others.
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May - 11 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal taking part in a meeting of the Legislature Parliament on the Government’s policy and programme on May 11 expressed discontentment at the Government’s policy and programme for lacking clear vision in dealing wit
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal taking part in a meeting of the Legislature Parliament on the Government’s policy and programme on May 11 expressed discontentment at the Government’s policy and programme for lacking clear vision in dealing with the issues of Madhes, setting up proper mechanism for implementation of Government’s programmes and conducting civic polls, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal said it would be difficult to hold local bodies’ polls without forging political consensus and clearing the Constitutional confusion
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May - 18 
Minister for Information and Communications Sherdhan Rai speaking at an interaction at Reporters’ Club in Kathmandu on May 18 said that the Kathmandu-centric protest by Federal Alliance is pointless, reports Republica. Minister Rai claimed that there was no public participation in the protest,
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Minister for Information and Communications Sherdhan Rai speaking at an interaction at Reporters’ Club in Kathmandu on May 18 said that the Kathmandu-centric protest by Federal Alliance is pointless, reports Republica. Minister Rai claimed that there was no public participation in the protest, adding that the Alliance would be left with no option than holding talks at the last. “The Constitution was not promulgated by someone’s mercy. The agitators are for pushing the country toward another civil war by hindering implementation of the Constitution,” he claimed.
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May - 21 
Sadbhawana Party (SP) Chairman Rajendra Mahato at a program organized by SP at its Party office at Thapa Gaun in Kathmandu on May 21 reaffirmed that they will not return home until the rights for the Madheshis are secured in the new Constitution, reports Republica.
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Sadbhawana Party (SP) Chairman Rajendra Mahato at a program organized by SP at its Party office at Thapa Gaun in Kathmandu on May 21 reaffirmed that they will not return home until the rights for the Madheshis are secured in the new Constitution, reports Republica.
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May - 26 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal in a press conference organized by the Revolutionary Journalists Association, Chitwan District on May 26 said that he will be leading the new Government after endorsement of the new budget as per the nine-point understandin
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal in a press conference organized by the Revolutionary Journalists Association, Chitwan District on May 26 said that he will be leading the new Government after endorsement of the new budget as per the nine-point understanding reached between his party and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), reports Republica. Dahal claimed that it was not a written agreement but was agreed by the two parties for the same.
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May - 27 
Federal Alliance during a meeting held in Kathmandu on May 27 said that it would sit for talks if the Government sent a formal letter in the name of Alliance, reports The Himalayan Times. The Alliance has also decided to launch Province and District-centric protests in the next phase of protest prog
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Federal Alliance during a meeting held in Kathmandu on May 27 said that it would sit for talks if the Government sent a formal letter in the name of Alliance, reports The Himalayan Times. The Alliance has also decided to launch Province and District-centric protests in the next phase of protest programmes. The Alliance decided to announce further protest programmes on coming May 30.
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June - 3 
Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba at a discussion programme organized by the Human Rights Organisation of Nepal (HURON) on ‘Conflict Resolution and Justice’ in Kathmandu on June 3 said that Army and Police just discharged their duties in line with the state’s polici
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Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba at a discussion programme organized by the Human Rights Organisation of Nepal (HURON) on ‘Conflict Resolution and Justice’ in Kathmandu on June 3 said that Army and Police just discharged their duties in line with the state’s policies, rules and regulations during the armed conflict, reports The Himalayan Times. Deuba said, “However, those found guilty of crime shall be brought to book. Maoist combatants fought for political gain.”
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June - 4 
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Chairperson Surya Kiran Gurung speaking with media persons in Sindhuli District on June 4 said that no amnesty for serious war crimes committed during the conflict, reports The Himalayan Times. “Though there are talks about granting amnesty at the poli
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Chairperson Surya Kiran Gurung speaking with media persons in Sindhuli District on June 4 said that no amnesty for serious war crimes committed during the conflict, reports The Himalayan Times. “Though there are talks about granting amnesty at the political level, cases related to serious human rights breach bear significance in wider international scenario, and there is no way amnesty will be granted in each case,” he said. He clarified that the proceedings of the commission will move ahead as per the spirit of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA).
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June - 7 
Federal Alliance has started a relay hunger strike at Tundikhel Khulamanch in Kathmandu from June 7, reports Republica. "Rights of the marginalized are not guaranteed in the Constitution and our protest will continue until the Constitution is rewritten to ensure these rights to all communities
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Federal Alliance has started a relay hunger strike at Tundikhel Khulamanch in Kathmandu from June 7, reports Republica. "Rights of the marginalized are not guaranteed in the Constitution and our protest will continue until the Constitution is rewritten to ensure these rights to all communities and all people," stated a press release issued by Parshu Ram Tamang, spokesperson of the Alliance. Speaking to reporters, Chairman of the Alliance Upendra Yadav said "We want to unite the country and this protest is for such uniting, but the government is turning racist and planting the seeds of disintegration. The new Constitution is regressive as it has not provided the marginalized communities even the rights provided by the Interim Constitution."Meanwhile, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on June 7 said that consensus Government could be under my leadership, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “Everyone realizes there is a need of consensus government. So talks with other political parties are on to turn the present government under my leadership into a national consensus government. We drafted the constitution after a long time and it has now entered the phase of implementation. We need collective effort of all parties, hence the need for consensus government that will facilitate statute implementation.”
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June - 10 
Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) Pushpa Kamal Dahal during a press conference organized in Birendranagar city of Surkhet District on June 10 said that all parties' attention should be on forging national consensus rather than bringing down the Government, re
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Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) Pushpa Kamal Dahal during a press conference organized in Birendranagar city of Surkhet District on June 10 said that all parties' attention should be on forging national consensus rather than bringing down the Government, reports Republica. Dahal said his party had been very flexible to forge consensus. According to him, the national consensus was essential to address the burning issues of the country as problems facing Tharu and Madhesi communities, reconstruction activities and development works.Meanwhile, Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba addressing a convention of the Nepal Civil Society in Kathmandu on June 10 accused the incumbent Government of being apathetic about implementing the Constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. Urging all to be alert to a conspiracy being hatched in the country against the implementation of Constitution, the former Prime Minister charged the Government with a failure to foil such attempts and implement the Constitution effectively.
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July - 8 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on July 8 said that federalism should be made effective to address needs of the nation, reports The Himalayan Times. In a two-day seminar jointly organized by the Ministry of General Administration and Nepal Administrative Staff College in Dhulikhel of Kavrepalanchok Dis
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on July 8 said that federalism should be made effective to address needs of the nation, reports The Himalayan Times. In a two-day seminar jointly organized by the Ministry of General Administration and Nepal Administrative Staff College in Dhulikhel of Kavrepalanchok District, Prime Minister Oli said federalism should be implemented on the basis of country’s social and geographical peculiarities. Stating that there was no point in adopting federalism if the people failed getting effective services and facilities, he urged the bureaucrats to give up old and narrow mindsets.
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July - 15 
CPN-Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal on July 15 showed up at Khulamanch in Kathmandu where the Federal Alliance was officially concluding its 39-day relay hunger strike, apparently seeking support from the agitating bloc to form a new Government under his leadership, reports The Himalayan T
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CPN-Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal on July 15 showed up at Khulamanch in Kathmandu where the Federal Alliance was officially concluding its 39-day relay hunger strike, apparently seeking support from the agitating bloc to form a new Government under his leadership, reports The Himalayan Times. Addressing the function, he said he has kept the Federal Alliance’s demands on priority. “The first point of seven-point agreement between Nepali Congress and Maoist Centre has considered the Alliance’s demands. Political solution will be sought [to address them] through positive dialogue,” he said. Dahal was accompanied by Purna Bahadur Khadka, leader of the NC, which has backed the Maoist bid to topple the incumbent KP Sharma Oli-led coalition Government.
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July - 15 
Speaker Onsari Gharti Magar on July 15 postponed Parliament meeting till July 21 so as to first allow a debate on no-trust motion moved by the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center),reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking to reporters on the premises of
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Speaker Onsari Gharti Magar on July 15 postponed Parliament meeting till July 21 so as to first allow a debate on no-trust motion moved by the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center),reports The Himalayan Times. Speaking to reporters on the premises of the Parliament, the Speaker said the constitution and the parliamentary regulations were silent on allowing other House businesses to be debated after a no-confidence motion was moved in the House or not allowing any House business until the House debated a no-trust motion. “Had there been consensus among the political parties on allowing other House businesses even before discussing the no-trust motion, I could have followed that practice but since there is no consensus among the parties about this, I followed the call of my wisdom to postpone other House proceedings until the no-trust motion is debated in the House,” she added.
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July - 16 
A meeting of the ruling parties held in Kathmandu decided not to allow a discussion on the no-trust motion on July 21 without allowing a debate on the three budget related bills first,reports The Himalayan Times on July 17.Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Women, Children and Social Welfare CP
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A meeting of the ruling parties held in Kathmandu decided not to allow a discussion on the no-trust motion on July 21 without allowing a debate on the three budget related bills first,reports The Himalayan Times on July 17.Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Women, Children and Social Welfare CP Mainali said, “At this stage I can only say that we will not accept that. We will decide our strategy the same day if debate on the three bills is not allowed and a debate on the no-trust motion is allowed first.”
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July - 19 
The survey to identity earthquake victims whose houses were damaged by the mega earthquakes of last year (2015) in the Kathmandu Valley for grant distribution is finally beginning from July 19, reports Republica. The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), which has been entrusted to carry out the surve
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The survey to identity earthquake victims whose houses were damaged by the mega earthquakes of last year (2015) in the Kathmandu Valley for grant distribution is finally beginning from July 19, reports Republica. The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), which has been entrusted to carry out the survey on behalf of the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), is mobilizing as many as 400 teams to carry out the damage assessment survey in all the three Districts of the Valley--Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur. Deputy Director General of CBS Rudra Suwal said that the survey will begin from Tuesday (July 19). “Each survey team consists of an engineer and a local social mobilizer. All the 400 teams will be fanned out across the Valley from Tuesday,” he added.The survey is the key basis to identify the victims whose houses were damaged by the quakes and provide them grant assistance of Rs 200,000 each for reconstructing their houses. In the three Districts of the Valley, 79,846 private houses were fully damaged and 73,142 were partially damaged, according to the figures provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The 400 teams will reach out to all the houses identified by the ministry and carry out a detailed assessment survey and finalize a new list of houses eligible for the grant amount. “We have also received complaints from many victims claiming that their houses have also been damaged by the earthquakes but their names were not included in the list of the victims eligible for the relief amount. Our teams will also carry out survey of those houses as well,” said Suwal.
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July - 20 
Minister for Law and Justice Agni Kharel at a press conference organized at the Ministry on July 20 alleged that the CPN-Maoist Center of using cases related to armed-conflict for laying claim to power rather than being serious about settling them in a proper way, reports Republica. Minister Kharel
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Minister for Law and Justice Agni Kharel at a press conference organized at the Ministry on July 20 alleged that the CPN-Maoist Center of using cases related to armed-conflict for laying claim to power rather than being serious about settling them in a proper way, reports Republica. Minister Kharel said "I challenge the top leaders of the Maoist Center to stand with me and come clean about who is behind the delay in settling the remaining tasks of the peace process. For a month, I met all top leaders of the party but every time they replied they will discuss the issue within the party. I have realized that the Maoist Center is not ready to complete the remaining tasks of peace process. Instead, they are using the whole issue as a bargaining chip to lay their claim to power."
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July - 24 
After being reduced to minority, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned from his post on July 24, reports The Himalayan Times. Seeing his coalition partners forsaking him and the no-confidence motion almost certain to pass, Prime Minister Oli took the step to prevent him from further humiliation.
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After being reduced to minority, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned from his post on July 24, reports The Himalayan Times. Seeing his coalition partners forsaking him and the no-confidence motion almost certain to pass, Prime Minister Oli took the step to prevent him from further humiliation. He spent 287 days in Singhadarbar as Nepal’s executive head. After responding to the no-confidence motion, Prime Minister Oli told the House he already tendered resignation to the President. He said “Madam Speaker, I have met the Honourable President before coming to this respectful House. After the budgetary bills were rejected from the Legislature-Parliament, I have understood the majority of members of the Legislature-Parliament that elected me as the Prime Minister do not have support to me, whatever be the reason. I have already said – the post of Prime Minister is not my only target and destination. Thus, at the changed scenario, I would like to inform that I have already tendered my resignation to the President with a decision to pave the way for this House to elect a new prime minister.”
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July - 29 
Sadbhawana Party (SP) Chairperson Rajendra Mahato while speaking at an interaction organised by Reporters Club in Kathmandu on July 29 said that the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) would not join the government until the constitution was amended to meet UDMF’s 11-point demands,reports T
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Sadbhawana Party (SP) Chairperson Rajendra Mahato while speaking at an interaction organised by Reporters Club in Kathmandu on July 29 said that the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) would not join the government until the constitution was amended to meet UDMF’s 11-point demands,reports The Himalayan Times. Mahato said the UDMF wanted amendment to the constitution to address their concerns about the revision of the provincial boundaries and issues of citizenship, language and representation, among others. Mahato said if the NC and the CPN-Maoist Centre agreed to grant martyrdom status to those killed during Madhesi movement, bear treatment cost of the injured and withdraw cases against the UDMF cadres, the UDMF could provide support to the NC and the CPN-Maoist Center to form a new government.
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August - 12 
Separately, Coordinator of the Naya Shakti Nepal, Baburam Bhattarai, at a discussion program organized by the Naya Shakti Nepal's Political Dialogue Committee in Kathmandu on August 12 said that the dispute over the delineation of provinces should be settled soon even by amending the new constit
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Separately, Coordinator of the Naya Shakti Nepal, Baburam Bhattarai, at a discussion program organized by the Naya Shakti Nepal's Political Dialogue Committee in Kathmandu on August 12 said that the dispute over the delineation of provinces should be settled soon even by amending the new constitution on the basis of consensus, reports Republica. Bhattarai stressed on directly elected executive chief by amending the new constitution for the sustainable political stability.
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August - 25 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)Chairman KP Sharma Oli speaking at a press meet at Tribhuvan International Airport on August 25 said that it is meaningless to amend Constitution without implementing effectively, reports Republica. Oli said "It is meaningless to amend
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)Chairman KP Sharma Oli speaking at a press meet at Tribhuvan International Airport on August 25 said that it is meaningless to amend Constitution without implementing effectively, reports Republica. Oli said "It is meaningless to amend constitution without setting the purpose. My party has not been approached formally on amendment of constitution. But I've heard that some parties agreed to amend it."
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August - 25 
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal meeting a delegation representing injured and disabled members of the then People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Kathmandu on August 25 assured free treatment to injured members of former PLA, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal said, “The government will pro
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Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal meeting a delegation representing injured and disabled members of the then People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Kathmandu on August 25 assured free treatment to injured members of former PLA, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal said, “The government will provide National Identity Cards and will also take initiative to increase subsistence allowance for injured and disabled PLA fighters.”
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October - 2 
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal while inspecting the Army Headquarters in Kathmandu on October 2 said that the Army should not be dragged into conflict-era cases, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “Those who have participated in a war have a better understanding of the significance of pea
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Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal while inspecting the Army Headquarters in Kathmandu on October 2 said that the Army should not be dragged into conflict-era cases, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “Those who have participated in a war have a better understanding of the significance of peace. I have a high respect to the positive contribution the Nepal Army made to the Nepali peace process.” He further said that the Government and the Nepal Army share the same opinion about concluding the peace process.
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October - 3 
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal receiving a delegation representing the Magar community at his residence in Baluwatar of Kathmandu on October 3 said that the next Constitution amendment will give justice to all marginalized communities, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal said attempts were underwa
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Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal receiving a delegation representing the Magar community at his residence in Baluwatar of Kathmandu on October 3 said that the next Constitution amendment will give justice to all marginalized communities, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal said attempts were underway to bring all parties to consensus so as to address concerns of Madhesis, Tharus and other ethnic groups. He said the purported federal structure as mentioned in the Constitution had failed to properly divide regions of Tharus, Madhesi and Magars, assuring that the next amendment to the Constitution would correct that. During the meeting, the Magar delegation had demanded an autonomous Magarat state in the federal structure among others.
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October - 6 
The cabinet meeting held at Singha Durbar on October 6 decided to change some provisions in the new Term of Reference (ToR) given to the commission, which called for making ilakas as the main basis for restructuring local units under the new federal setup and keeping the existing municipalities inta
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The cabinet meeting held at Singha Durbar on October 6 decided to change some provisions in the new Term of Reference (ToR) given to the commission, which called for making ilakas as the main basis for restructuring local units under the new federal setup and keeping the existing municipalities intact, reports Republica. “The language of the new ToR given to the commission has been changed as per the new understanding reached among major political parties on Monday,” informed Minster for Physical Infrastructure and Transportation Ramesh Lekhak.
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October - 18 
Nepali Congress (NC) senior leader Ramchandra Paudel at an interaction with experts on the issue of Tarai-Madhes problems in Kathmandu on October 18 said that all parties should demonstrate flexibility to settle disputed issues in the new Constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. Paudel said the NC
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Nepali Congress (NC) senior leader Ramchandra Paudel at an interaction with experts on the issue of Tarai-Madhes problems in Kathmandu on October 18 said that all parties should demonstrate flexibility to settle disputed issues in the new Constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. Paudel said the NC should take leadership to resolve issues of delineating provinces, citizenship and other concerns raised by Madhes-based parties.
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October - 31 
Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba, on October 31, said the elections of the three structures of the state will be concluded within the time stipulated by the constitution, reports Republica. During a program held by NC Bhaktapur District Working Committee, Deuba urged all quarters to
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Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba, on October 31, said the elections of the three structures of the state will be concluded within the time stipulated by the constitution, reports Republica. During a program held by NC Bhaktapur District Working Committee, Deuba urged all quarters to shun doubts regarding whether the elections will be held or not. Stating that the local body elections should be held quickly for provincial and parliamentary elections, the NC President said, "The elections of the local body, province and parliament or house of representatives will be held within the time stipulated by the constitution, this responsibility the Nepali Congress will fulfill." Deuba further shared that the present ruling coalition is preparing to bring the Madhes-centric parties to agreement by amending the constitution.
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November - 15 
Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) said that they would announce the unification between two parties on November 21, reports The Himalayan Times on November 15. Chairmen of the RPP and the RPP-N – Pashupati Shamsher Rana and Kamal Thapa on November 15
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Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) said that they would announce the unification between two parties on November 21, reports The Himalayan Times on November 15. Chairmen of the RPP and the RPP-N – Pashupati Shamsher Rana and Kamal Thapa on November 15 (today) morning – issued a joint statement and informed that the two parties would announce the merger amid a special function in Kathmandu. They said the unity would be a bid to safeguard democracy and to reinstate Nepal as a Hindu Kingdom. The two parties have ratified an interim statute in this connection, the statement read. Both the parties have reached an agreement to hold unity convention by mid-February.
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November - 19 
Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Chairman Kamal Thapa cautioned all sides including the Government and various political parties of a force 'being active to disintegrate Madhes', reports My Republica. Speaking at a press conference in Hetauda in Makwanpur District on November 19, the
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Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Chairman Kamal Thapa cautioned all sides including the Government and various political parties of a force 'being active to disintegrate Madhes', reports My Republica. Speaking at a press conference in Hetauda in Makwanpur District on November 19, the former Deputy Prime Minister stressed the need for the Government and political parties to become aware of the manoeuvrings of such force. He also emphasized the need for all political parties to come together for constitution amendment to sort out Madhes issue, which he asserted would prove to be the means to defeat such force.
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December - 18 
A key leader of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), Sadbhawana Party (SP) Chairman Rajendra Mahato, speaking with journalists at the Reporters’ Club in Kathmandu on December 18 said the UDMF would help the Government endorse the Constitution amendment bill registered at the Parliament,
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A key leader of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF), Sadbhawana Party (SP) Chairman Rajendra Mahato, speaking with journalists at the Reporters’ Club in Kathmandu on December 18 said the UDMF would help the Government endorse the Constitution amendment bill registered at the Parliament, reports The Himalayan Times. Mahato said the Front, however, would fight hard in order to include five districts of Tarai – Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Kailali and Kanchanpur – into Madhesi-majority provinces.
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December - 22 
A meeting of the Federal Alliance held in Kathmandu on December 22 announced to isolate the CPN-UML through various programs including street protests, reports Republica. Federal Alliance alleged that the protests launched by the CPN-UML are aimed at inciting ethnic and social unrest and weakening t
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A meeting of the Federal Alliance held in Kathmandu on December 22 announced to isolate the CPN-UML through various programs including street protests, reports Republica. Federal Alliance alleged that the protests launched by the CPN-UML are aimed at inciting ethnic and social unrest and weakening the national unity by pushing the nation toward disintegration. The meeting also concluded that the CPN-UML-led protest was 'regressive' and it will land the country in a never-ending civil war.
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