UNIFICATION OF THREE PARTIES OF FORMER PANCHAS NON-STARTER Kathmandu, 4 Sept.: Unification of three parties of former panchas who have adopted multi-party democracy after 1990 when ban on political parties were lifted was a non-starter. RPP, RPP-Nepal and Rashtriya Janashakti Party (RJP) for nearly four decades were active in national politics pushing absolute royal rule and a partyless panchayat system. Chairman Kamal Thapa of RPP-Nepal boycotted unification talks at the residence of RJP Chairman Surya Bahadur Thapa Monday after a majority decided a disallowed a federal system and monarchy at a general convention. The three parties were negotiating unity amid likely elections to strengthen their positions in a constituent assembly/parliament. RPP-Nepal had demanded referendum on a federal system and monarchy. Kamal Thapa said unity talks will continue despite the setback . Nnnn CPM MAOIST CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEET EXTENDED Kathmandu, 4 Sept. A central committee of CPN Maoist was extended by one more day Tuesday after office bearers Monday made additional comments on reactions in the committee to Chairman Mohan Baidhya’s political report. The committee will adopt the party strategy and adoptd a work plan after a meeting Tuesday. Nnnn