MAOISTS GIVE MESSAGE OF UNITY AT RECEPTION

MAOISTS SHOW UNITY DESPITE DIFFERENCES

Kathmandu, 31 Oct.: Leaders of ruling UCPN (Maoist) set aside
differences and attended a joint reception hosted to celebrate Dasain, Tihar and Chhat Monday.
Chairman Prachanda, Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai and first Vice-Chairman Mohan Baidya attended the reception hosted in the afternoon Monday at Bhrikuti Mandap.
Baidya group has been challenging and opposing joint approaches of Prachanda and the premier after the latest alignment in the UCPN (Maoist).
But the show if unity is not for real as fundamental differences continue on policy issues, including integration of former Maoist combatants in state security agencies and an agreement with India to protect foreign investments.
Leaders of all other major parties were invited and attended the reception.
Dasain and Tihar have ended but Chhath is being celebrated
Tuesday.
President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav of the Madeshi community, is attending celebrations at Rani Pokhari in the capital.
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