A senior Maoist leader has said that while removing monarchy, they could provide the outgoing King with economic, social and cultural rights and benefits.

Senior Maoist leader Dr. Baburam Bhattarai. (File photo)

In an interview with Bahas talk programme of Nepal Television on Saturday, Dr. Baburam Bhattarai said, “We want to bid farewell to the King in an honourable and respectful manner. He can be given economic, social and cultural rights.”

Dr. Bhattarai did not elaborate what kind of cultural rights could be given.

But he hinted that the King could be provided with ‘allowances.’

He also added that the Maoist leadership was ready to hold talks with the King to facilitate the ‘graceful exit’ of monarchy. nepalnews.com sd Apr 20 08