“We put off our program of declaring autonomous federal provinces not because of pressure from others, but because of the lack of adequate preparations,” said Dahal, adding that his party will declare autonomous states and governments in such states if the government did not mend its ways. Dahal was addressing the national convention of Madhesi Rastriya Mukti Morcha (Revolutionary) in Birgunj on Saturday.
He also came down heavily on the government´s alleged plan to mobilize army to suppress the Maoist protests. He said the Maoists are ready to go back to the jungle to wage a new war if the situation requires so. “We are ready to go for struggle if the situation requires us to do so once again,” he said.
Dahal alleged that some Madhes-based parties are enjoying power, sidelining the Maoist party that has been fighting for the rights of the Madhesi parties.
The Maoist chairman also argued that the government is again conspiring to split the Madhesi People´s Rights Forum (MPRF). “Upendraji (MPRF chairman Upendra Yadav) has come under pressure to join the government, else face split of the party,” he said, “I feel that he will succumb to the pressure.” While arguing that the national and foreign powers were attempting to isolate the Maoists, he said, “They fear that Upendra Yadav may join hands with the Maoists if he is not taken to the government."
He also came down heavily on the government for decrying the UN prescription of a national unity government. He argued that the political parties keep mum when foreigners play political games to topple and form governments here, but decry the suggestions coming from the world body.
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