People's Republic unacceptable to UML: Pokharel

CPN-UML leader Ishwor Pokharel on Saturday said that imposition of "People's Republic" order will not be in the interest of the country, warning that his party will start a strong agitation if the Maoists try to deliberately force it in the country.

Pokharel, who was speaking at a press meet in Pokhara, further said that the Maoists should not try to thrust the system upon the people just because it looks good for them.

Saying that it is both impossible as well as unacceptable to merge all Maoist combatants into Nepal Army (NA), Pokharel said that only those Maoist fighters who meet the recruitment standard of the army should be inducted into the NA. nepalnews.com Oct 05 08

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