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UCPN (Maoist) rival factions clash

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RAUTAHAT, Jan 31: Two rival factions of ruling UCPN (Maoist) on Thursday clashed here in the district over the selection of representatives to the party’s seventh general convention to be held in Hetauda.



Supporters of the Baburam Bhattarai faction and those loyal to the Pushpa Kamal Dahal camp exchanged blows during a party meet held at Basantapur, Santapur in Rautahat. [break]



Police intervened and brought the situation under control. A few days ago, the rival groups had clashed during the closed session of the party’s district convention, halting the selection of representatives to the upcoming general convention.



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