Govt. attention drawn to criticism over honour list: Spokesman Shanker Pokhrel

Kathmandu, 1 June: Government Spokesman Shanker Pokhrel said Tuesday government’s has been drawn to widespread criticism of a controversial honour’s list announced the first time Saturday coinciding with 2nd republic day.
At least 12 persons have rejected the honour conferred by the cabinet.
The rejection of honours has come as an embarrassment for the government.
Government was trying to copy a royal palace tradition.
Honours, medals and decorations were distributed on the king’s birthday every year.
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“I had no idea that Girija babu was being honoured, Instead of honouring, the state has dishonoured him.”

(Sujata Koirala, The Kathmandu Post, 1 June)

“During our frequent meetings, he [Crown Prince Dipendra] would talk normally even after having 12,13 quick drinks.”

(Dipendra’s classmate at Budhanilakantha School, Rakesh Acharya, Annapurna Sikshya, 1 June)
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