Koirala accuses Maoists of hitting at independence of judiciary

President of main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) and former prime minister Girija Prasad Koirala has accused the Maoists of undermining the independence of judiciary.

Girija Prasad Koirala (File photo)

Talking to reporters in Biratnagar, Friday, Koirala referred to recent dispute between bar and bench as efforts to undermine the independence of judiciary.

He also took a swipe at recent remarks made by Law Minister and Maoist leader Dev Gurung that 'capable' people who conducted "People's court" could be integrated into legal service.

Koirala said NC would not tolerate efforts to hit judicial independence. nepalnews.com Oct 24 08

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