BABURAM BHATTARAI RESIGNS AS PARTY VICE-CHAIRMAN UPDATE Kathmandu, 29 June: Baburam Bhattarai, a former prime minister, resigned as vice-chairman of the UCPN Maoist following differences at the central committee meeting Saturday on sharing of responsibilities. He submitted a written resignation at the meeting where he submitted his views on differences and said he will continue to work as ordinary member. Te meeting was adjourned until Sunday. Serious discussions of organization started Friday. Chairman Prachanda has proposed appointing Hishila Yami, wife of Bhattarai, treasurer. MORE