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PM ready to make any sacrifice to protect democracy
Kantipur Report
KATHMANDU, May 31 - Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala Saturday said that he would be ready to sacrifice anything including his life to protect democracy, human rights and personal freedom.
Speaking at a programme organised by the Federation of Nepalese Journalists in the capital today to mark Nepal turning into a republic, the octogenarian leader said that he would ‘leave no stone unturned’ to protect democratic values and norms. “I am committed to country, democracy, human rights and individual freedom and am ready to even sacrifice my life for these causes,†said Koirala. Claiming that he has never backed away from his responsibilities, PM Koirala said that he will not follow the crowd and believe what others say. The Prime Minister’s remark was clearly directed at CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda. Maoist Chairman Prachanda had yesterday warned that if the Nepali Congress and UML do not amend their ways, they might invite a communist republic. | ||