The agents of terror are bent on overthrowing a constitutional order and replacing it with a rejected ideology of a one-party communist dictatorship. 19. We would like to emphasize that, as terrorism knows no geographical boundary, terrorism in Nepal is certain to affect the whole of South Asia. Nepal condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever, whatsoever and for whatever reasons. We expect a similar attitude on the part of the international community. South Asia must send a clear message that violence cannot be an instrument to further political objectives. 20. The February First step in Nepal was necessitated by ground realities, mainly the failure of successive governments to contain ever-emboldening terrorists and maintain law and order. It has not come at the cost of democracy, as some tend to project it. We remind the international community of the pre-February First situation in Nepal. Our friends and well-wishers were warning us of the danger of Nepal turning into a failed state. 21. The security situation is slowly but surely improving and the people have benefited by a growing sense of confidence. We have been touring different parts of the country and have interacted directly with the common man so as to instil in them a greater sense of unity, especially against the malicious designs posed by terrorists. Peace has been their overriding concern. We are convinced that those who believe in people?s welfare cannot be debarred by any force to reach the people. There is no place today in the Kingdom where security personnel cannot go at will. 22. The improved security situation has allowed us to announce a date for municipal elections. The elections are scheduled for February 8, 2006. Believing that successful completion of municipal elections will create an environment conducive to conducting general elections, we have asked the Election Commission to make necessary preparations to hold general elections by April 2007. The agents of terror are bent on overthrowing a constitutional order and replacing it with a rejected ideology of a one-party communist dictatorship. 19. We would like to emphasize that, as terrorism knows no geographical boundary, terrorism in Nepal is certain to affect the whole of South Asia. Nepal condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever, whatsoever and for whatever reasons. We expect a similar attitude on the part of the international community. South Asia must send a clear message that violence cannot be an instrument to further political objectives. 20. The February First step in Nepal was necessitated by ground realities, mainly the failure of successive governments to contain ever-emboldening terrorists and maintain law and order. It has not come at the cost of democracy, as some tend to project it. We remind the international community of the pre-February First situation in Nepal. Our friends and well-wishers were warning us of the danger of Nepal turning into a failed state. 21. The security situation is slowly but surely improving and the people have benefited by a growing sense of confidence. We have been touring different parts of the country and have interacted directly with the common man so as to instil in them a greater sense of unity, especially against the malicious designs posed by terrorists. Peace has been their overriding concern. We are convinced that those who believe in people?s welfare cannot be debarred by any force to reach the people. There is no place today in the Kingdom where security personnel cannot go at will. 22. The improved security situation has allowed us to announce a date for municipal elections. The elections are scheduled for February 8, 2006. Believing that successful completion of municipal elections will create an environment conducive to conducting general elections, we have asked the Election Commission to make necessary preparations to hold general elections by April 2007. The agents of terror are bent on overthrowing a constitutional order and replacing it with a rejected ideology of a one-party communist dictatorship. 19. We would like to emphasize that, as terrorism knows no geographical boundary, terrorism in Nepal is certain to affect the whole of South Asia. Nepal condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever, whatsoever and for whatever reasons. We expect a similar attitude on the part of the international community. South Asia must send a clear message that violence cannot be an instrument to further political objectives. 20. The February First step in Nepal was necessitated by ground realities, mainly the failure of successive governments to contain ever-emboldening terrorists and maintain law and order. It has not come at the cost of democracy, as some tend to project it. We remind the international community of the pre-February First situation in Nepal. Our friends and well-wishers were warning us of the danger of Nepal turning into a failed state. 21. The security situation is slowly but surely improving and the people have benefited by a growing sense of confidence. We have been touring different parts of the country and have interacted directly with the common man so as to instil in them a greater sense of unity, especially against the malicious designs posed by terrorists. Peace has been their overriding concern. We are convinced that those who believe in people?s welfare cannot be debarred by any force to reach the people. There is no place today in the Kingdom where security personnel cannot go at will. 22. The improved security situation has allowed us to announce a date for municipal elections. The elections are scheduled for February 8, 2006. Believing that successful completion of municipal elections will create an environment conducive to conducting general elections, we have asked the Election Commission to make necessary preparations to hold general elections by April 2007. The agents of terror are bent on overthrowing a constitutional order and replacing it with a rejected ideology of a one-party communist dictatorship. 19. We would like to emphasize that, as terrorism knows no geographical boundary, terrorism in Nepal is certain to affect the whole of South Asia. Nepal condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever, whatsoever and for whatever reasons. We expect a similar attitude on the part of the international community. South Asia must send a clear message that violence cannot be an instrument to further political objectives. 20. The February First step in Nepal was necessitated by ground realities, mainly the failure of successive governments to contain ever-emboldening terrorists and maintain law and order. It has not come at the cost of democracy, as some tend to project it. We remind the international community of the pre-February First situation in Nepal. Our friends and well-wishers were warning us of the danger of Nepal turning into a failed state. 21. The security situation is slowly but surely improving and the people have benefited by a growing sense of confidence. We have been touring different parts of the country and have interacted directly with the common man so as to instil in them a greater sense of unity, especially against the malicious designs posed by terrorists. Peace has been their overriding concern. We are convinced that those who believe in people?s welfare cannot be debarred by any force to reach the people. There is no place today in the Kingdom where security personnel cannot go at will. 22. The improved security situation has allowed us to announce a date for municipal elections. The elections are scheduled for February 8, 2006. Believing that successful completion of municipal elections will create an environment conducive to conducting general elections, we have asked the Election Commission to make necessary preparations to hold general elections by April 2007.