Revolt if no consensus: Dr Bhattarai

CHITWAN, Oct 3: Dr Baburam Bhattarai, the vice-chairman of the UCPN-Maoist, on Saturday said that his party will capture state power through revolt if no understanding is reached among the major political parties.



Stating that although discussions are underway among the parties, he indicated that the chance of formulating any mutual conclusion is less. He threatened to assume the power through revolt.



Speaking at an interaction with the party activists at Parasi in Nawalparasi, Bhattarai said that if no solution emerges by Tihar, the party will revolt.



"Due to the difference and respective stands taken by the parties, the possibility of consensus is very low,” he said.



He clarified that unless the demand for civilian supremacy is duly addressed, no understanding can emerge.



He claimed that there is no basis to any understanding unless it is made clear whether the Army is brought under the President or the parliament through an amendment in the Interim Constitution.



Stating that his party is committed to the past agreements, Bhattarai requested all parties to move ahead with consensus and understanding.

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