THANET DECLARED MARTYR Kathmandu, 7 June: Tharu leader Dhan Bahadur Thanet who died this week of injuries sustained I clash with police during janajati protests last month in Nawalparasi was declared a martyr: by the cabinet at its regular meeting Thursday The government also announced a one million cash compensation for his family. Nnnn PM CONSULTS LOKENDRA BAHADUR CHAND UPDATE Kathmandu, 7 June: Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai also held discussions with former Prime Minister and RPP leader Lokendra Bahadur Chand Thursday aftera meeting with former Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa. PM Bhattarai sought Chand’s support declaration of constituent assembly elections opposed by RPP. nnnn.