The Baidya faction has been conducting training programs following the government’s decision to hand over the keys of the arms containers to the Special Committee.[break]
Maoist district level leaders and cadres have been protesting continuously against the programs organized by the Baidya faction in the eastern region. On Wednesday alone, Maoist cadres close to Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal held a separate press conference in Dharan and protested the training programs organized by the Baidya faction.
Addressing a program organized by the Baidya faction, Maoist secretary CP Gajurel, who is close to Baidya, said peace and constitution writing are possible only through a people’s revolt. “I would like to ask Maoist cadres and leaders to be ready for a revolt,” Gajural said, speaking in Dharan.
Gajurel and another Maoist leader, Hitman Shakya, conducted the training programs for Maoist cadres close to the Baidya faction.
Gajurel warned that the Maoist party can be split if the Dahal faction treats them as an enemy. “I am here to conduct a training program and all senior party leader know about this,” he said, adding, “Everyone has the right to organize programs and express opinions without obstruction. The party can split if attempts are made to create problems in organizing programs and expressing opinions.” Gajurel alleged that Dr Baburam Bhattarai became prime minister with the help of India.
“The agreement with Madhesi allaince clearly shows that there is an Indian role behind the deal. Though he was the priministerial canidadate of our party, he was appointed from somewhere else,” Gajurel said.
He was of the view that the agreement with the Madhesi parties and the decision to hand over the keys of arm containers tantamount to surrender. Maoist cadres close to Dahal protested the Baidya faction’s program in Itahari. They showed black flags to CP Gajurel while he was on his way there on Wednesday.
They also attempted to pelt stones at Gajurel’s vehicle. Police arrested six Maoist cadres trying to vandalize the vehicle. Despite obstructions created by the Dahal faction, Gajurel attended the program and instructed the Maoist cadres. They have already conducted training programs in Morang, Jhapa and Ilam districts amids obstructions by the Dahal faction.
Maoist district level leaders and cadres close to the Dahal faction have demanded action against Central Member Baburam Nepali and District Secretary Tak Bahadur KC for organizing a torch rally against the government decision to hand over the arms container keys to the Special Committee.
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