CPN-M takes to streets against Regmi's appointment

The Mohan Baidya-led CPN-Maoist has staged demonstrations in the capital against the appointment of Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi as the head of the election government.

CPN-M chairman Baidya, general secretary Ram Bahadur Thapa, vice chairman C.P Gajurel and other senior leaders led the protest rallies. The party has announced 'chakkajam' (vehicular obstruction) in Kathmandu throughout afternoon.

The party, which has already announced that it would not take part it the elections conducted by the CJ-led government, has said it would intensify the protest against the new government and yesterday's four-party agreement. nepalnews.com