Prachanda asks king not to instruct parties

Maoist Chairman Prachanda (File Photo)

Maoist Chairman Prachanda has asked King Gyanendra to stop advising parties on democracy. He said the King's interview to a foreign paper was an attempt to make a comeback into the national politics once again.

Speaking to reporters after meeting Norwegian prime minister at Hotel Dwarika's in Kathmandu on Friday afternoon, Prachanda said it was not appropriate time for the King to instruct political parties on principles of democracy.

"It signals his effort for possible comeback into politics," he said adding that foreign powers might have backed him to give such statement.

He informed that the issue will be raised and discussed during the seven party meeting scheduled for Sunday.

Further, he said the issue of police raid on YCL office on Wednesday has been discussed with home minister, peace and reconstruction minister and other Nepali Congress leaders. Accordingly, government has withdrawn the
police from the office of Maoist-affiliated Samana Culture Group in Bhaisepati, Lalitpur, he said.

In another context, Prachanda claimed his party will lead the government after the constituent assembly election in April. nepalnews.com ia Feb 08 08