Just another example that Maoists do not understand rule of law and they do not care about normal people. They never extort money from corrupt crook leaders. But always extort from average Nepali whoa re struggling for "Ek Chhak Bhat". Why is that? The answere is that Maoist are no different than Govinda Raj Joshi, Khum B, Khursani Mail, ETC. ---- Mahat asks Maoists to stop terrorizing people POST REPORT KATHMANDU, May 16 - Finance Minister Dr Ram Sharan Mahat on Tuesday warned that the government may "choose its own course to go ahead", if Maoists continue their present activities - of intimidation and extortion - which are creating a sense of terror and fear among people. However, he refused to divulge what the course could be. Speaking at Reporters' Club Nepal, he also strongly urged Maoists to honor their commitments made in the 12-point understanding with parties. Both the government and Maoists have announced ceasefire. The rebels have also pledged not to force anyone to pay donations to them. However, reports of extortion keep pouring in from different parts of the country. Mahat also said if Maoists need money to feed their cadres, they should talk to the government, not extort money from people. "The way in which Maoists are extorting money from industrialists and businessmen will not help restore peace," he said. Meanwhile, Maoist chairman Prachanda has instructed all his party workers to stop extortion, a Nepali daily reported Tuesday. The daily quoted Prachanda as saying that his party would collect only voluntary donation from people. Posted on: 2006-05-16 19:05:57 (Server Time)