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October - 1 
two Terai-based parties and five Janajati political outfits on October 1 joined force under a new alliance "Federal Democratic Front" (FDF). Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Nepal (MJF-N), Rastriya Madhesh Samajwadi Party (RMSP), Rastriya Janamukti Party (RJ
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two Terai-based parties and five Janajati political outfits on October 1 joined force under a new alliance "Federal Democratic Front" (FDF). Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Nepal (MJF-N), Rastriya Madhesh Samajwadi Party (RMSP), Rastriya Janamukti Party (RJP), Nepal Shanti Samaj Party (NSSP), Khambuwan Autonomous State Council (KASC), Tamsaling Rastriya Dal (TRD) and Janamukti Party (JP) are in the FDF.
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October - 2 
All political forces represented in the erstwhile Constituent Assembly (CA) agree that the country needs fresh CA elections, but they appeared clearly divided over who should lead the Government that will conduct the elections, reports myrepublica.co
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All political forces represented in the erstwhile Constituent Assembly (CA) agree that the country needs fresh CA elections, but they appeared clearly divided over who should lead the Government that will conduct the elections, reports myrepublica.com. An all-party meeting held on October 2, at the call of the four major political forces- Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepal Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF) - to seek parties’ views for resolving the current political impasse.
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October - 2 
CPN-UML Vice-chairperson Ashok Rai on October 2 said that the party dissident leaders will quit the party on October 4, reports The Himalayan Times.
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CPN-UML Vice-chairperson Ashok Rai on October 2 said that the party dissident leaders will quit the party on October 4, reports The Himalayan Times.
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October - 2 
Earlier, former People's Liberation Army ( PLA ) combatants who were discharged in February 2010 after being disqualified in the verification carried out by the then United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) have enforced bandh (shutdown strike) in mid
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Earlier, former People's Liberation Army ( PLA ) combatants who were discharged in February 2010 after being disqualified in the verification carried out by the then United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) have enforced bandh (shutdown strike) in mid-western region. Normal life has been affected since October 2 morning due to a two-day mid-western region strike. The bandh organizers have demanded that a tag of disqualified to them be removed, a financial package to them as given to the combatants opting for voluntary retirement and transparency of United Nation-founded peace fund, among others.
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October - 3 
According to myrepublica.com, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) politburo member Pradeep Gyawali said that President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav would not be able to do anything to form the new Government as he has no right to appoi
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According to myrepublica.com, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) politburo member Pradeep Gyawali said that President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav would not be able to do anything to form the new Government as he has no right to appoint and remove the Prime Minister.
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October - 3 
All Nepal National Independent Students Union - Revolutionary (ANNISU-R) aligned with Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist Baidya) asked students to be ready to for another armed revolt against capitulationism and neo-revision
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All Nepal National Independent Students Union - Revolutionary (ANNISU-R) aligned with Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist Baidya) asked students to be ready to for another armed revolt against capitulationism and neo-revisionism of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leadership if necessary.
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October - 3 
altogether 71 former Maoist combatants have passed the test for recruitment in the Nepal Army (NA) as officers.
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altogether 71 former Maoist combatants have passed the test for recruitment in the Nepal Army (NA) as officers.
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October - 3 
an Eastern Regional Conference on Security organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has started from October 3.Chief District Officers of 16 Districts of the eastern region and regional and District chiefs of the security bodies have been part
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an Eastern Regional Conference on Security organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has started from October 3.Chief District Officers of 16 Districts of the eastern region and regional and District chiefs of the security bodies have been participating in the two-day conference
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At least 36 Janajati (indigenous) leaders and cadres of the Nepali Congress (NC) on October 3 announced their resignation from party membership, reports Nepal News. The disgruntled Janajati leaders said they are leaving NC as the party was not seen s
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At least 36 Janajati (indigenous) leaders and cadres of the Nepali Congress (NC) on October 3 announced their resignation from party membership, reports Nepal News. The disgruntled Janajati leaders said they are leaving NC as the party was not seen serious about federalism, one of their foremost demands. However, NC has decided to address the demands raised by the leaders representing indigenous community. The NC office bearers' meeting concluded that the demands of the indigenous leaders to ensure federalism based on ethnicity and rights to the indigenous nationalities was genuine.
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October - 3 
NC General Secretary Krishna Sitaula claimed that unity Government would be formed under the leadership of his party within a month.
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NC General Secretary Krishna Sitaula claimed that unity Government would be formed under the leadership of his party within a month.
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October - 3 
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai reiterated that he would not step down claiming that his resignation would invite further crisis in the country. "My resignation will not help end current political impasse," he added.
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Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai reiterated that he would not step down claiming that his resignation would invite further crisis in the country. "My resignation will not help end current political impasse," he added.
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October - 3 
senior leader of NC Sher Bahadur Deuba said that reviving the dissolved Constitution Assembly (CA) was the best option to promulgate new constitution.
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senior leader of NC Sher Bahadur Deuba said that reviving the dissolved Constitution Assembly (CA) was the best option to promulgate new constitution.
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October - 3 
the chiefs of UCPN-M state committees concluded that the Maoist strongholds during the insurgency have been the hardest hit after the party split a few months ago. UCPN-M claimed that more than 60 percent of the core Maoist leaders have defected from
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the chiefs of UCPN-M state committees concluded that the Maoist strongholds during the insurgency have been the hardest hit after the party split a few months ago. UCPN-M claimed that more than 60 percent of the core Maoist leaders have defected from the mother party. The new party, CPN-Maoist Baidya, has already strengthened its organizational base in all the 75 districts.
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October - 4 
A group of noted dissident leaders, including party Vice-Chairman Ashok Rai, quit Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on October 4, reports myrepublica.com. The dissident leaders vowed to form an alternative political force to
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A group of noted dissident leaders, including party Vice-Chairman Ashok Rai, quit Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on October 4, reports myrepublica.com. The dissident leaders vowed to form an alternative political force to champion single ethnic identity-based federalism and social justice. Ashok Rai announced the names of 47 central-level leaders. He said at least 517 leading CPN-UML members from 61 Districts quit the party alone.
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October - 4 
CPN-UML chairman Jhala Nath Khanal said his party is now ready to wage nationwide protests and demonstrations to pull down the current Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led Government in order to pave the way for a national consensus G
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CPN-UML chairman Jhala Nath Khanal said his party is now ready to wage nationwide protests and demonstrations to pull down the current Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led Government in order to pave the way for a national consensus Government, reports Nepal News. He said preparation for the same has now been completed.
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October - 4 
the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) has decided to provide opportunity for the former Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) commanders, who have failed in officer level test, to join the Nepal Army (NA) in the junior ranks. Out of 75 former comman
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the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) has decided to provide opportunity for the former Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) commanders, who have failed in officer level test, to join the Nepal Army (NA) in the junior ranks. Out of 75 former commanders aspiring to join the NA as officers, 71 had passed the test.
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October - 6 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist (UCPN-M) politburo member Ram Karki on October 6 said that Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai is expected to announce his resignation in the next two weeks, reports Nepal News. Karki, who is close to Bhatta
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist (UCPN-M) politburo member Ram Karki on October 6 said that Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai is expected to announce his resignation in the next two weeks, reports Nepal News. Karki, who is close to Bhattarai, said that there must be consensus between the parties within a fortnight and that PM would resign to pave the way for a national unity Government.
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October - 7 
myrepublica.com reported that analysts watching Madheshi politics term the initiatives taken by Madhesh-based political parties on unification as a positive development. However, they expressed doubt that the process would be an easy task. "It [unifi
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myrepublica.com reported that analysts watching Madheshi politics term the initiatives taken by Madhesh-based political parties on unification as a positive development. However, they expressed doubt that the process would be an easy task. "It [unification among Madhesi parties] is a very difficult task because of the matters regarding leadership, organization and issues," said Madhesi intellectual Bijaya Kant Karna, who is also former ambassador to Denmark. "Unification among Madhesi parties will be strategic one and will be over after achieving a particular objective," said another political analyst Tula Narayan Sah.
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October - 7 
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai, on October 7, warned former king Gyanendra Shah of cutting facilities being provided by the Government if he tried to take benefit of country’s transition. He also clarified that ownership of ex-king’s parental prope
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Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai, on October 7, warned former king Gyanendra Shah of cutting facilities being provided by the Government if he tried to take benefit of country’s transition. He also clarified that ownership of ex-king’s parental property has been transferred to Nepal Trust and he had no rights to claim the property.
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October - 8 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda at a meeting with Nepali Congress (NC) leaders on October 8 floated a proposal to reinstate the dissolved Constituent Assembly (CA), reports myrepublica.co
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda at a meeting with Nepali Congress (NC) leaders on October 8 floated a proposal to reinstate the dissolved Constituent Assembly (CA), reports myrepublica.com. NC leaders responded to Dahal´s proposal saying that they want to hold further discussions before taking a final decision. He also said that the proposal to revive the 601-member body is the better option as it poses less risk. However, majority of former CA members of NC have criticized the party leadership for falling prey to the UCPN-M tactics to go for the CA revival. They have also exerted pressure on the party leadership to agree on CA revival option only if there was written agreement on all contentious issues of new statute.
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October - 8 
UCPN-M reiterated that Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai will not put in his papers until major political parties reach a 'package deal' on all contentious issues, reports Nepal News. A meeting of party office bearers also decided to show maximum flex
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UCPN-M reiterated that Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai will not put in his papers until major political parties reach a 'package deal' on all contentious issues, reports Nepal News. A meeting of party office bearers also decided to show maximum flexibility while sitting for talks with other political parties.
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October - 9 
a day after proposing Constitution Assembly (CA) revival to the Nepali Congress (NC), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said that his party is not afraid of fresh elections but insisted that el
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a day after proposing Constitution Assembly (CA) revival to the Nepali Congress (NC), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said that his party is not afraid of fresh elections but insisted that elections should be held only after the constitution is promulgated, reports myrepublica.com.
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October - 9 
Cadres of the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya) and Police personnel clashed outside the Prime Minister's residence on October 9, reports Nepal News. The CPN-Maoist Baidya cadres, along with the kins of victims of
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Cadres of the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya) and Police personnel clashed outside the Prime Minister's residence on October 9, reports Nepal News. The CPN-Maoist Baidya cadres, along with the kins of victims of enforced disappearance, were staging a sit-in in Baluwatar, Kathmandu protesting the Government's decision to promote an army official accused of gross human rights violations. At least a dozen CPN-Maoist cadres are reported to have been injured in the Police action.
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October - 9 
Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi on October 9 said judiciary has no concern over the initiatives taken by political parties to resurrect the defunct CA against the decision of the Supreme Court. Regmi said it is better that judiciary remain silent over t
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Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi on October 9 said judiciary has no concern over the initiatives taken by political parties to resurrect the defunct CA against the decision of the Supreme Court. Regmi said it is better that judiciary remain silent over this as it has to act as a guardian of the constitution and take decisions keeping the best interest of the public in mind.
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October - 9 
in their bid for unification among Madhesh-based parties, leaders of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L) and the Tarai Madhesh Loktantrik Party (TMLP) held a preliminary round of negotiations to find a common ground between the two parti
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in their bid for unification among Madhesh-based parties, leaders of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L) and the Tarai Madhesh Loktantrik Party (TMLP) held a preliminary round of negotiations to find a common ground between the two parties for a possible unity, reports ekantipur.com. Leaders involved in the talks said that they agreed in principal for unification. Similarly, the TMLP has also been holding separate talks with the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Nepal (MJF-N) led by Upendra Yadav.
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October - 9 
President Ram Baran Yadav will not administer the oath of office and secrecy to any new ministers if caretaker Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai proposes expansion of the Cabinet, President’s aides said on October 9.
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President Ram Baran Yadav will not administer the oath of office and secrecy to any new ministers if caretaker Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai proposes expansion of the Cabinet, President’s aides said on October 9.
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October - 10 
Mohan Baidya, chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya), on October 10 warned of declaring ethnic federal states from the street strongly objecting to the major political parties' informal understanding to go for the fresh Cons
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Mohan Baidya, chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya), on October 10 warned of declaring ethnic federal states from the street strongly objecting to the major political parties' informal understanding to go for the fresh Constituent Assembly (CA) polls, reports Nepal News. Baidya said his party would announce new constitution from the street if its demand of round table conference was ignored.
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October - 10 
NC president Sushil Koirala made it clear that his party does not consider revival of the CA as a way of finding a solution to the protracted political stalemate. Koirala said that seeking fresh mandate through CA elections would be the most democrat
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NC president Sushil Koirala made it clear that his party does not consider revival of the CA as a way of finding a solution to the protracted political stalemate. Koirala said that seeking fresh mandate through CA elections would be the most democratic option for the parties at the moment.
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October - 10 
the ruling Unified Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist (UCPN-M) decided to restructure the party organization into six tiers to be run by collective leadership. A meeting of the party office bearers in the capital also decided that 2,000 party members w
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the ruling Unified Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist (UCPN-M) decided to restructure the party organization into six tiers to be run by collective leadership. A meeting of the party office bearers in the capital also decided that 2,000 party members would participate in the party’s general convention to be held from January 27, 2013.
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October - 11 
Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya) revoked its ‘ban’ on foreign movies effective from October 11 in view of the upcoming festivals, reports myrepublica.com. Immediately after the party´s lifting of the ban, cinemas
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Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya) revoked its ‘ban’ on foreign movies effective from October 11 in view of the upcoming festivals, reports myrepublica.com. Immediately after the party´s lifting of the ban, cinemas across the country have begun showing foreign movies. The ban was withdrawn after an agreement between the federation and entrepreneurs, artists and organization related to the cinema in view of Dashain and Tihar festivals.
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October - 11 
over 150 former Constituent Assembly (CA) members representing around two dozen political parties gathered in Kathmandu and spoke in favor of reinstating the CA dissolved on May 27. A majority of those airing their views at the gathering argued that
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over 150 former Constituent Assembly (CA) members representing around two dozen political parties gathered in Kathmandu and spoke in favor of reinstating the CA dissolved on May 27. A majority of those airing their views at the gathering argued that reviving the 601-member CA was the most appropriate and viable choice for promulgating the new constitution and ending the ongoing political deadlock.
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October - 11 
UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal proposed to Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman Jhalanath Khanal to be ready to promulgate a new constitution while deferring the unresolved issues for the new parliament. Though, Kh
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UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal proposed to Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman Jhalanath Khanal to be ready to promulgate a new constitution while deferring the unresolved issues for the new parliament. Though, Khanal described the proposal as a positive idea he downplayed it, saying Dahal´s commitment could not be trusted.
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October - 11 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Nepal Congress (NC) cadres clashed in Sindhulimadi in Sindhudi District on October 11, reports Nepal News. Confrontation ensued while the NC cadres were staging a demonstration in protest against
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Nepal Congress (NC) cadres clashed in Sindhulimadi in Sindhudi District on October 11, reports Nepal News. Confrontation ensued while the NC cadres were staging a demonstration in protest against the manhandling of Taraun Dal central committee member Nabaraj Shrestha by UCPN-M cadres at Mathauli area of the Kalpabrikshya VDC following dispute over the construction of road in the area.
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October - 12 
National Youth People´s Volunteer (NYPV), the youth wing of the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya), has decided to form teams of youths in every village and city across the country and also mobilize such teams in al
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National Youth People´s Volunteer (NYPV), the youth wing of the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya), has decided to form teams of youths in every village and city across the country and also mobilize such teams in all sectors, such as education and industry, to stop cultural and economic irregularities.
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October - 12 
President Dr Ram Baran Yadav on October 12 said he was concerned that leaders of major political parties were not following the Supreme Court's (SC) verdict on the fate of the Constituent Assembly(CA), reports Nepal News. "The political crisis facing
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President Dr Ram Baran Yadav on October 12 said he was concerned that leaders of major political parties were not following the Supreme Court's (SC) verdict on the fate of the Constituent Assembly(CA), reports Nepal News. "The political crisis facing the country cannot be resolved until a new constitution is promulgated through a Constituent Assembly," he added.
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October - 12 
Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai's political advisor Devendra Poudel has claimed that the CA will be revived before Tihar Festival. Poudel said, he expected the talks between the parties to intensify in the next few days to reach an understandi
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Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai's political advisor Devendra Poudel has claimed that the CA will be revived before Tihar Festival. Poudel said, he expected the talks between the parties to intensify in the next few days to reach an understanding on the roadmap by the end of Ashoj (mid-October), as asked the President. Contrarily, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) vice chairperson Bidhya Bhandari said the CPN-UML was determined to foil the CA reinstatement bid, saying that it is a 'conspiracy' to push the country further back. "Election is the only way out of the crisis," she said.
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October - 13 
on October 13, President indicated that he would not give his nod to any ordinance prepared by the Government unilaterally, reported Nepal news. "The Government only wants to pass the budget. But I want to see vacant positions in constitutional bodi
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on October 13, President indicated that he would not give his nod to any ordinance prepared by the Government unilaterally, reported Nepal news. "The Government only wants to pass the budget. But I want to see vacant positions in constitutional bodies filled and a roadmap for the election prepared," said Yadav.
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October - 13 
the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on October 13 warned its former Constituent Assembly (CA) members against speaking in favour of reinstatement of the dissolved assembly. Senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal said some former
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the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on October 13 warned its former Constituent Assembly (CA) members against speaking in favour of reinstatement of the dissolved assembly. Senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal said some former lawmakers were found lobbying for CA reinstatement and that the standing committees decided to order them to stop.
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October - 14 
Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai on October 14 said the President Dr Ram Baran Yadav should remain within his jurisdiction and not meddle with parties, reports myrepublica.com. He said finding solution to the political deadlock is a political i
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Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai on October 14 said the President Dr Ram Baran Yadav should remain within his jurisdiction and not meddle with parties, reports myrepublica.com. He said finding solution to the political deadlock is a political issue to be resolved by the parties so the president need not worry about it. “The parties will decide when and how the elections will be held. There is no need for the president to overstep his jurisdiction.”
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October - 15 
Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) Secretary, Dev Prasad Gurung has said that the president’s call to the political parties to forge consensus was a positive move, reports ekantipur.com. “But the president cannot ask for fresh
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) Secretary, Dev Prasad Gurung has said that the president’s call to the political parties to forge consensus was a positive move, reports ekantipur.com. “But the president cannot ask for fresh elections as long as the interim constitution exists,” said Gurung.
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October - 15 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) General Secretary Ishwar Pokharel said that the new election would be like a referendum as it would help decide some crucial political issues through people´s mandate, reports myrepublica.co
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) General Secretary Ishwar Pokharel said that the new election would be like a referendum as it would help decide some crucial political issues through people´s mandate, reports myrepublica.com. According to him, such an election would make the political course much clear for the days to come and that would be good for the country.
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October - 15 
In what is likely to give new dimension to the current debate between major parties on whether to revive the Constituent Assembly (CA) or to go for fresh polls, President Ram Baran Yadav, on October 15, made it clear that the dissolved assembly "cann
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In what is likely to give new dimension to the current debate between major parties on whether to revive the Constituent Assembly (CA) or to go for fresh polls, President Ram Baran Yadav, on October 15, made it clear that the dissolved assembly "cannot be resurrected at any cost," reports Nepal News. "Since the Interim Constitution and the Supreme Court verdict state that election is the only way forwards the parties do not have any other option," said President. Further, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said that the dissolved CA will be revived before Tihar (Festival), which falls on the second week of November. The UCPN-M can never stand against a federal setup that respects the identity of ethnic groups, he said.
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October - 16 
After making acrimonious statements about each other in public forums over the past few days, President Ram Baran Yadav and Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on October 16 held nearly three-hour long meeting in their efforts to reconcile differences,
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After making acrimonious statements about each other in public forums over the past few days, President Ram Baran Yadav and Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on October 16 held nearly three-hour long meeting in their efforts to reconcile differences, reports myrepublica.com. The meeting between them also focused on the current political deadlock with the deadline set by the parties to forge consensus on all contentious issues ending October 16.
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October - 16 
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Bijay Kumar Gachchhadar said that Madheshi force should be given opportunity to lead the consensus Government if the three major parties— Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Con
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Bijay Kumar Gachchhadar said that Madheshi force should be given opportunity to lead the consensus Government if the three major parties— Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepali Congress (NC), and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) fail to find a common ground on the thorny issues including the leadership in the unity Government.
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October - 16 
Secretary of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya), Dev Gurung, claimed that the country would not find its way out of its current political crisis until the three major political parties and Madheshi front do away with their au
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Secretary of Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya), Dev Gurung, claimed that the country would not find its way out of its current political crisis until the three major political parties and Madheshi front do away with their autocratic mind-set, reports Nepal News. Saying that the major political parties have already failed to garner political consensus to end the stalemate, he said that the country would be pushed towards further crisis and turmoil.
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October - 17 
CPN-UML General Secretary Ishwor Pokharel has remarked that the reinstatement of CA will amount to contempt of court, reports ekantipur.com. The revival of CA is the not an easy path though it is the only alternative to end the deadlock, he added.
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CPN-UML General Secretary Ishwor Pokharel has remarked that the reinstatement of CA will amount to contempt of court, reports ekantipur.com. The revival of CA is the not an easy path though it is the only alternative to end the deadlock, he added.
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October - 17 
NC and CPN-UML in meeting on October 17 concluded that holding of fresh elections has become imperative and that forming a new election Government should be the first step toward that, reports myrepublica.com. Leaders from the two parties vowed to be
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NC and CPN-UML in meeting on October 17 concluded that holding of fresh elections has become imperative and that forming a new election Government should be the first step toward that, reports myrepublica.com. Leaders from the two parties vowed to be prepared for fresh elections without being confused by different proposals from Dahal.
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October - 17 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on October 17 said that sooner or later major political parties will agree to reinstate the dissolved Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Nepal News. Although,
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on October 17 said that sooner or later major political parties will agree to reinstate the dissolved Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Nepal News. Although, both Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) are positive about the idea, they have not been able to openly come out and support it, he added. Political parties will reach a deal on giving new life the CA before Tihar, he claimed.
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October - 18 
NC Central Working Committee member Prakash Sharan Mahat on October 18 said that his party might go for reinstatement of the CA if the parties show readiness to resolve constitution-related disputes based on an understanding reached among the parties
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NC Central Working Committee member Prakash Sharan Mahat on October 18 said that his party might go for reinstatement of the CA if the parties show readiness to resolve constitution-related disputes based on an understanding reached among the parties on May 15, 2012.
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October - 18 
senior leaders of Federal Democratic Forum (FDF), an alliance of two Madheshi and five indigenous parties, on October 18 urged the President to take initiatives for bringing political parties to consensus. "In the capacity of the head of the state an
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senior leaders of Federal Democratic Forum (FDF), an alliance of two Madheshi and five indigenous parties, on October 18 urged the President to take initiatives for bringing political parties to consensus. "In the capacity of the head of the state and protector of the constitution, the President must save the country from heading toward destruction," Chairman of Madheshi People´s Rights Forum (MPRF) Upendra Yadav said.
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October - 18 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on October 18 proposed holding elections for a new president along with a fresh CA poll. The proposal came in the wake of President Doctor Ram Baran Yadav publ
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on October 18 proposed holding elections for a new president along with a fresh CA poll. The proposal came in the wake of President Doctor Ram Baran Yadav publicly criticizing the political parties for failing to reach any consensus.
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October - 19 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal warned against any agreement between the UCPN-M and Nepali Congress (NC) on forming a new Government bypassing his party. He said such a p
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal warned against any agreement between the UCPN-M and Nepali Congress (NC) on forming a new Government bypassing his party. He said such a plan would only be a pipedream and that he would thwart any such conspiracy.
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October - 19 
President Ram Baran Yadav made clear that he was ready to resign from the post any time and face the elections if four major political forces come up with consensus to hold a new presidential vote together with that of the Constituent Assembly (CA),
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President Ram Baran Yadav made clear that he was ready to resign from the post any time and face the elections if four major political forces come up with consensus to hold a new presidential vote together with that of the Constituent Assembly (CA), reports ekantipur.com. "Don't create the elections angst. I am ready to resign from the post to face the elections," a close aide to Yadav quoted the President as saying.
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October - 19 
President Ram Baran Yadav on October 19 summoned the chiefs of over two dozen political forces in a bid to press them to find a solution for the protracted political and constitutional deadlock, reports myrepublica.com. The President expressed seriou
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President Ram Baran Yadav on October 19 summoned the chiefs of over two dozen political forces in a bid to press them to find a solution for the protracted political and constitutional deadlock, reports myrepublica.com. The President expressed serious concern over the leaders´ failure to end the political stalemate despite the repeated commitments they made before him to do so. He said that he had invited them there with a view to stop the situation from worsening and avoids additional political complications, a constitutional deadlock or any other serious crisis that may arise for lack of an annual budget.
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October - 20 
Leaders of the ruling coalition Government have agreed to keep all options open to forge consensus among political parties, reported Nepal News on October 20. Meeting of the leaders discussed whether the coalition should press for reinstating the Con
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Leaders of the ruling coalition Government have agreed to keep all options open to forge consensus among political parties, reported Nepal News on October 20. Meeting of the leaders discussed whether the coalition should press for reinstating the Constituent Assembly (CA) or opt for fresh elections. The leaders have also assigned Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda to hold talks with other political forces.
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October - 20 
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai's political advisor Devendra Poudel on October 20 said his party was ready to quit the Government provided there was an agreement between the parties to resurrect the CA.
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Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai's political advisor Devendra Poudel on October 20 said his party was ready to quit the Government provided there was an agreement between the parties to resurrect the CA.
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October - 21 
Local leaders of the UCPN-M in Palpa have allegedly threatened the journalists at Radio Paschimanchal demanding that they shut the station immediately. The UCPN-M cadres are exerting pressure to stop the operation ever since the Communist Party of Ne
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Local leaders of the UCPN-M in Palpa have allegedly threatened the journalists at Radio Paschimanchal demanding that they shut the station immediately. The UCPN-M cadres are exerting pressure to stop the operation ever since the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) activists took over the management.
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October - 21 
UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said on October 21 that the party would take an initiative to break the constitutional and political deadlock afflicting the political spectrum in the country, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal claime
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UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said on October 21 that the party would take an initiative to break the constitutional and political deadlock afflicting the political spectrum in the country, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal claimed that that the party will take an initiative during Dashain (religious festival) holidays to forge consensus among parties on the thorny issues attached to the constitution-drafting process , CA’s fate, national unity Government , federalism, among others.
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October - 22 
Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) chairman Mohan Baidya on October 22 ruled out any possibility of a new Government under parties including Nepali Congress (NC) and, instead, put forth party General Secretary Ram Bahadur Thap
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) chairman Mohan Baidya on October 22 ruled out any possibility of a new Government under parties including Nepali Congress (NC) and, instead, put forth party General Secretary Ram Bahadur Thapa’s name for the post of next prime minister, reports myrepublica.com. Baidya also said the current impasse will not end unless the ruling Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and major oppositions Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and NC stop focusing only on power.
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October - 22 
CPN-UML Chairman Jhalanath Khanal directed the party cadres to gear up for a peaceful agitation the party has planned after the Dashain and Tihar (religious festival) to pile pressure for national consensus. , Khanal said chances of political consens
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CPN-UML Chairman Jhalanath Khanal directed the party cadres to gear up for a peaceful agitation the party has planned after the Dashain and Tihar (religious festival) to pile pressure for national consensus. , Khanal said chances of political consensus are becoming slim and directed them to gear up for a protest.
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October - 22 
over eighty Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) cadres left the party en masse in Hong Kong (Singapore) on October 22 (today), reports ekantipur.com. Supporting former CPN-UML leader Ashok Rai who is against the party on the i
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over eighty Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) cadres left the party en masse in Hong Kong (Singapore) on October 22 (today), reports ekantipur.com. Supporting former CPN-UML leader Ashok Rai who is against the party on the issue of federalism, 89 Janajati cadres quit the party.
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October - 25 
Nepali Congress (NC) vice-president Ram Chandra Paudel has charged the UCPN-M itself of being a hindrance to consensus reports myrepublica.com. He said the UCPN-M could not be trusted as its chairman changes his words oftentimes.
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Nepali Congress (NC) vice-president Ram Chandra Paudel has charged the UCPN-M itself of being a hindrance to consensus reports myrepublica.com. He said the UCPN-M could not be trusted as its chairman changes his words oftentimes.
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October - 25 
senior leader of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Madhav Kumar Nepal, has said that the president should play a role in appointing a new Prime Minister. The leader made it clear that the president alone would not be able t
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senior leader of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Madhav Kumar Nepal, has said that the president should play a role in appointing a new Prime Minister. The leader made it clear that the president alone would not be able to do anything without the support of political parties. He opined that the president should become active after the parties intensify the agitation to unseat Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai.
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October - 25 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda called on President Ram Baran Yadav on October 25, to discuss the present political scenario, reports Nepal News. He told the Head of State that his party is o
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda called on President Ram Baran Yadav on October 25, to discuss the present political scenario, reports Nepal News. He told the Head of State that his party is open on all options to resolve the political crisis and forge national consensus. The UCPN-M has no reservations to either go for polls or reinstate the Constituent Assembly, and is working to resolve the crisis before Tihar (religious festival).
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October - 26 
Nepali Congress (NC) President Sushil Koirala and Vice-president Ram Chandra Paudel on October 26 advocated two opposing views on ending the ongoing political deadlock, reports myrepublica.com. Koirala said that his party would officially decide to g
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Nepali Congress (NC) President Sushil Koirala and Vice-president Ram Chandra Paudel on October 26 advocated two opposing views on ending the ongoing political deadlock, reports myrepublica.com. Koirala said that his party would officially decide to go for fresh elections while Paudel reiterated his call for Constituent Assembly (CA) revival; the proposal lobbied for by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda.
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October - 28 
A group of former chief justices on October 28 counseled the Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai that the dissolved Constituent Assembly (CA) can be reinstated only for the purpose of amending the interim constitution to pave the way for holding fr
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A group of former chief justices on October 28 counseled the Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai that the dissolved Constituent Assembly (CA) can be reinstated only for the purpose of amending the interim constitution to pave the way for holding fresh elections and to conduct parliamentary hearings for appointment in vital constitutional bodies but not for the purpose of producing new constitution, reports myrepublica.com. The former chief justices told Prime Minister that political consensus among the major political forces had become imperative on ending the deadlock.
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October - 28 
expressing fears that the country may plunge into constitutional and economic crises if the current deadlock continues, President Ram Baran Yadav has urged the top leaders of major political parties to end the deadlock at the earliest. In his separat
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expressing fears that the country may plunge into constitutional and economic crises if the current deadlock continues, President Ram Baran Yadav has urged the top leaders of major political parties to end the deadlock at the earliest. In his separate meetings with Nepal Congress (NC) President Sushil Koirala, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Chairman Jhalanath Khanal and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Vice-chairman Narayankaji Shrestha, the president said that there would be a serious crisis in the country if the deadlock is not resolved as the top posts in the constitutional bodies are falling vacant one after the other, while the one-third budget has almost been spent.
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October - 28 
Leaders from NC and CPN-UML decided to reject the UCPN-M proposal on ending the political stalemate and vowed to intensify joint agitation against the present coalition after Tihar (Religious festivals). Earlier, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ak
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Leaders from NC and CPN-UML decided to reject the UCPN-M proposal on ending the political stalemate and vowed to intensify joint agitation against the present coalition after Tihar (Religious festivals). Earlier, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on October 27 floated a two-page proposal. But the parties turned it down.
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October - 28 
President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav advised both NC and CPN-UML leadership to forge consensus and end the current political stalemate before the Tihar festival which commences in about two weeks time, reports Nepal News.
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President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav advised both NC and CPN-UML leadership to forge consensus and end the current political stalemate before the Tihar festival which commences in about two weeks time, reports Nepal News.
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October - 28 
The UCPN-M made important decisions regarding the issues relating to the political consensus in its upcoming general convention and party transformation, reports ekantipur.com. As per the decisions, party Chairman Dahal will take the responsibility o
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The UCPN-M made important decisions regarding the issues relating to the political consensus in its upcoming general convention and party transformation, reports ekantipur.com. As per the decisions, party Chairman Dahal will take the responsibility of group management and production for the transformation of the party. Similarly, party Vice Chairman and Prime Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai is given the responsibility to look after the development projects and finance department. Likewise, the meeting has allocated the responsibility to look after the disciplinary section to party's another Vice Chairman and Deputy Prime Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha.
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October - 29 
According to myrepublica.com, Nepali Congress (NC) President Sushil Koirala said that the party´s Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting scheduled to begin from October 31 will take a formal decision to go for fresh CA polls.
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According to myrepublica.com, Nepali Congress (NC) President Sushil Koirala said that the party´s Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting scheduled to begin from October 31 will take a formal decision to go for fresh CA polls.
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October - 29 
claiming itself to be the third alternative political force in the country, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) has formally announced the party´s General Secretary Ram Bahadur Thapa as their candidate for the post of new prime
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claiming itself to be the third alternative political force in the country, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) has formally announced the party´s General Secretary Ram Bahadur Thapa as their candidate for the post of new prime minister. The party also called on the Baburam Bhattarai-led Government to step down without further delay and that political dialogue should be held on the formation of the new Government and its leader.
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October - 29 
Leaders of the ruling coalition have failed to reach a consensus on either going for fresh polls of reviving the dissolved CA was the best option to resolve the current political crisis, reports Nepal News. However, the UCPN-M and Madheshi Morcha le
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Leaders of the ruling coalition have failed to reach a consensus on either going for fresh polls of reviving the dissolved CA was the best option to resolve the current political crisis, reports Nepal News. However, the UCPN-M and Madheshi Morcha leaders have agreed that the coalition should remain in power to hold elections in the future.
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October - 29 
The Election Commission (EC) on October 29 said that the political parties should reach a deal within the next month if elections are to be held in April, reports ekantipur.com. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Nilkantha Uprety said that parties sh
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The Election Commission (EC) on October 29 said that the political parties should reach a deal within the next month if elections are to be held in April, reports ekantipur.com. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Nilkantha Uprety said that parties should arrive at a consensus before November 30 to address the legal and constitutional difficulties in holding the polls. A political decision should stipulate the type and process of the election, members to be represented in the assembly and allocate funds for the task.
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October - 29 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, who has been pressing hard lately for the revival of the Constituent Assembly (CA), said that his party might agree to holding new CA polls if all the politic
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, who has been pressing hard lately for the revival of the Constituent Assembly (CA), said that his party might agree to holding new CA polls if all the political parties were of one view. Dahal said that since the UCPN-M had already decided to go for an election, the decision remained unchanged. Despite the party's official stance, Dahal has been pitching for CA revival.
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October - 30 
President Dr Ram Baran Yadav said that he would not endorse any ordinance including the one relating to the budget without consensus among the political parties. The president said that he was in favor of a decision taken through broader political co
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President Dr Ram Baran Yadav said that he would not endorse any ordinance including the one relating to the budget without consensus among the political parties. The president said that he was in favor of a decision taken through broader political consensus.
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October - 30 
The four major political forces - Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepal Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF) on October 30 handed over responsibility to
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The four major political forces - Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Nepal Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF) on October 30 handed over responsibility to their respective top leaders to seek consensus on all contentious issues within the next four days, reports myrepublica.com. A joint meeting of both ruling and opposition parties discussed in detail key agenda such as revival of the Constituent Assembly (CA), fresh elections, formation of a new Government and unveiling a new budget.
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October - 30 
UDMF, an alliance of Madhesh based parties has called its meeting on November 1 to take decision regarding its position on two options-either to go for the revival of the CA or fresh election, reports Nepal News.
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UDMF, an alliance of Madhesh based parties has called its meeting on November 1 to take decision regarding its position on two options-either to go for the revival of the CA or fresh election, reports Nepal News.
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October - 31 
In a major policy shift, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) has named a combination of political, bureaucratic and ´comprador´ capitalist elements ´protected and guided by Indian expansionists´ as its principal enemy, reports
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In a major policy shift, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist-Baidya (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) has named a combination of political, bureaucratic and ´comprador´ capitalist elements ´protected and guided by Indian expansionists´ as its principal enemy, reports myrepublica.com. Explaining the nature of the presence of the principal enemy in different state organs, the party document said that a section of all major political parties including the UCPN-M, NC, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Madhesh-based parties are protected and guided by Indian expansionists.
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October - 31 
NC Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting to take an official decision on either to go for fresh polls or reinstatement of the CA, on October 31 (Today), reports The Himalayan Times. NC senior leader Sher Bahadur Deuba and his intra-party bete-noire
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NC Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting to take an official decision on either to go for fresh polls or reinstatement of the CA, on October 31 (Today), reports The Himalayan Times. NC senior leader Sher Bahadur Deuba and his intra-party bete-noire NC Vice President Ram Chandra Paudel are in favour of CA revival while NC President Sushil Koirala has long been stressing on the need to go for fresh polls.
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October - 31 
The main opposition party Nepali Congress (NC) has officially decided to go for fresh Constituent Assembly (CA) polls. The NC Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting took the decision to go for fresh CA election despite the objection from party's vic
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The main opposition party Nepali Congress (NC) has officially decided to go for fresh Constituent Assembly (CA) polls. The NC Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting took the decision to go for fresh CA election despite the objection from party's vice president Ram Chandra Poudel and senior leader Sher Bahadur Deuba.
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October - 31 
UCPN-M spokesperson Agni Sapkota said that the Baburam Bhattarai Government will remain in place, given the absence of the parliament to elect the new PM. Sapkota claimed that the current Government was going to hold the new election and that the cou
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UCPN-M spokesperson Agni Sapkota said that the Baburam Bhattarai Government will remain in place, given the absence of the parliament to elect the new PM. Sapkota claimed that the current Government was going to hold the new election and that the country would see a dire situation if the Prime Minister resigned now.
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*Data till , April 25, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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