"They (armed outfits) will have to come under the existing umbrella of agreement with the Madhesi groups. The government will work strongly to ensure law and order for the election."
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, addressing a press meet, in Biratnagar.
"I have no idea who have filed candidature in my area. People can certainly file independent candidacies."
Prachanda, Maoist chairman, saying he has no knowledge that his party has fielded over one dozen 'independent candidates' from the Kathmandu 10 constituency – from where he is contesting – to help him win the election.
"The main thing is to settle the issue of 240-years-old monarchy. We must defeat all monarchists."
Madhav Kumar Nepal, general secretary of the Unified Marxist Leninist (UML), releasing party manifesto.
"Nepal can become one of the richest countries of the world in forty years."
Dr. Baburam Bhattarai, senior Maoist leader, claiming that his party has introduced progressive economic policies to change the face of the nation.
"People were killed and infrastructures destroyed in the name of people's war. What did the Maoists get? Only development was stalled."
Ram Chandra Poudel, Peace and Reconstruction Minister, accusing Maoists of destroying the economic base of the country through their violence.
"If the Maoists continue such atrocities, I don't think the CA election can be held in free and fair manner."
Pashupati SJB Rana, president of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), complaining that he was obstructed by Maoist cadres from campaigning in his constituency, at a press meet.
"When you know you are with the Gurkhas I think there's no safer place to be, really. They're all armed with kukhuris, so if they run out of ammunition they will charge you with their 'massive swords', as the enemy call them."
Prince Harry of the United Kingdom, after his brief stay with Gurkhas in Afghanistan, in the Associated Press.
"All over the world, there are certain standards for recruitment in army, which includes physical, mental and educational qualifications."
Brigadier General Ramindra Chhetri, spokesperson of the NA, at a press meet.
Transition:
UNVEILED: Election manifestoes for the April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) election, by the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), Maoists and Unified Marxist Leninist (UML).
RETURNED: Sahana Pradhan, Minister for Foreign Affairs, after completing her visit to Geneva where he attended the meeting of Human Rights Council.
FOUND GUILTY: The probe panel formed by seven parties to investigate the assault of Nepali Congress leader Dilendra Prasad Badu, in Darchula district, found Maoists guilty of the attack.
OBSTRUCTED: Pashupati SJB Rana, president of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), from campaigning in his constituency in Sindhupalchowk district, by cadres of Maoists.
KIDNAPPED: Brij Bihari Shukla, a candidate representing People's Front party at the Kapilbastu-3 constituency, by unknown gang.
ROBBED: The residence of Norwegian ambassador Tore Toreng, by unknown gang.
