Nepal Maoists decide to forge republican front

NEPAL: The ruling Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), on Monday, floated the concept of forming a “republican front” by including political forces that are committed to nationality and republicanism for polarization.

According to eKantipur.com report, the Central Committee meeting of the CPN-M held here supported the proposal for the republican front tabled by Chairman Prachanda.

The CPN-Maoist chairman introduced the idea of forging an alliance of republican and nationalist forces at a time when the main opposition party Nepali Congress President Girija Prasad Koirala is talking about the Broad Democratic Alliance.

“It is our older stance that we should form a broader front of likeminded forces and we felt the need for the same in the changed context,” said CPN-Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai.

Likewise, the party is also set to launch its four-month national awareness campaign in favor of the nationality and republic.

Kathmandu, Tuesday, Xinhua