“The Maoists should take responsibility for the parliament impasse.”
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, addressing a public function in Gothatar.
“Just like heroes end up victorious in films, we will win in politics.”
Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, at a function organized to welcome 94 film artistes into Unified CPN-Maoist fold.
“I have asked Prachanda to head the high level political machinery to guide the government. I have told him that I will also stay in it as a figurehead.”
Girija Prasad Koirala, former prime minister and president of Nepali Congress, in an interaction with reporters.
“Maoists want to establish Gurilla supremacy in the name of people’s supremacy.”
CPN-UML leader K.P.Shrama Oli, in Kantipur speaking at Madan Bhandari Memorial program.
“I am still a fan of Michael Jackson. I have been thoroughly inspired by his style.”
Sanjay Shrestha, a renowned Nepali pop singer, on the death of Michael Jackson, in Nagarik daily.
“He was literally the emperor of pop music. We were all affected by his kind of music.”
Om Bikram Bista, famous Nepali singer, mourning the death of Michael Jackson, in BBC Nepali Service.
“Lal Salam (Red Salute) comrade.”
Famous Nepali actor with die-heart monarchist background joining before Maoist party before Maoist chairman Prachanda in Jandisha.
Transition;
APPOINTED: Shankar Pokharel, Minister for Information and Communications, as the spokesperson of the government.
Dr. Yubaraj Khatiwada, as the vice chairman of National Planning Commission (NPC), by the cabinet.
Keshab Acharya, as the chief economic advisor at the Ministry of Finance, by the cabinet.
FORMED: A high-level party mechanism comprising Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, Chairman Jhalanath Khanal, General Secretary Ishwor Pokharel and Secretary Bishnu Poudel, formed by the CPN-UML to assist in smooth running of the government.
EXTENDED: The government has agreed to extend the mandate of UNMIN by another six months once its expires on July 22.
INSTRUCTED: Rakam Chemjong, Minister for Peace and Reconstruction, to hold talks with the armed groups in Terai, by the cabinet.
DECIDED: The government has decided to establish embassies in Canada, Brazil, South Africa and Kuwait
