ANNFSU-R to close down schools
Angered by vandalism by the alleged activists of business community, the Maoist-affiliated student wing All Nepal National Free Students Union (ANNFSU-Revolutionary) has announced closure of private schools for two days beginning Thursday.
Addressing a press meet in the capital on Wednesday, ANNFSU-R president Lekh Nath Neupane claimed that some participants of a rally organised by the business community had pelted stones at the union's office in Bagbazar on Tuesday and also burnt portraits of martyrs.
"We demand that the government take strict action against the culprits," Neupane said at the press meet.
The ANNFSU-R will also picket the office of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) on March 26 to protest the vandalism. nepalnews.com sd Mar 21 07
Maoist chairman Prachanda met with businessmen today and assured to create safe environment for the private businesses.
At the meeting with the representatives of the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI) and other business organisations, Prachanda said his party was serious about the problems facing the private sector and added informed that the party headquarters had ordered the cadres not to resort to forceful activities.
The Maoist chairman also urged the businessmen to end their shutdown strike and settle the matters amicably.
Businessmen present at the meeting held at Radisson Hotel told reporters that the Maoist chairman expressed commitment to address the problems of the business sector.
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