“We held discussions to pay attention to that incident (Dudejhari firing) in a humane, sympathetic way,” said Prime Minister Nepal after the meeting held at the Birendra International Conference Center (BICC) at New Baneshwar, Kathmandu.
At least four persons including a policeman were killed and dozens injured when forestland encroachers and police clashed and the latter opened fire.
During the 30-minute talks, Maoist Chairman Dahal demanded compensation for the kin of the deceased, free treatment for the injured and alternative arrangements for squatters removed from Dudejhari. “The prime minister pledged that the government would take some decisions in this regard,” Dahal said to journalists after the meeting.
Concluding that the country is heading for confrontation and crisis, the two leaders also decided to take initiatives from their respective places to end the prolonged political deadlock.
“You should take initiatives to end the deadlock as you are leading the government and you also hold the position of senior leader in the party,” the prime minister quoted Dahal as telling him.
Nepal said he understood Dahal´s feelings and he wanted to do his best from his side. “As the Maoist chairman he too understands the feelings of the international community and limitations inside the party. So he should move ahead with a bold heart to take the country forward,” he told the journalists adding, “If that happens the deadlock will end.
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