Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai observes the prototype of the 94 m tall Republic Monument being built in the premises of Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, before laying its foundation stone, on Thursday, 26 Apr 2012. nepalnews.com (Courtesy: PMO)

Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai talks to Physical Planning Minister Hridesh Tripathi during a programme organised to lay the foundation stone of the Republic Monument at Gangkhel, within the premises of Tribhuvan University, in Kirtipur, Thursday, 26 Apr 2012. nepalnews.com/ANA

PM Bhattarai laying the foundation stone of Republic Monument. nepalnews.com/ANA