In a press statement, Prachanda said his party would carry out protest programs at the district level, in phases, throughout the truce period. As part of the protests, a massive publicity campaign would be spearheaded, among others, in favour of party?s key demands ? an interim government, election to the constituent assembly and a republican setup. He claimed that the protest programs were being launched in order to resolve the problems facing the people and the nation and pledged to cooperate the political parties in their agitations in Maoist-controlled areas. Prachanda?s statement further said talks with agitating political parties and civil society representatives for a joint movement would be initiated soon. nepalnews.com mk Sept 07 05