Prachanda Slams Rumors of Election Cancellation, Urges Preparations

Kathmandu. Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', Chairman of the CPN (Maoist Centre), has expressed strong disapproval of some individuals, cast aside by history, who are spreading confusion that elections will not take place.

Speaking at an event organized in Kathmandu on Saturday by the CPN Dolakha-Kathmandu Contact Election Mobilization Committee, Prachanda objected to the spread of confusion that elections would not happen, given that the election date is already fixed, by some individuals thrown into history by the Nepali people's revolution. He made this statement implicitly targeting former King Gyanendra Shah. Shah had stated a few days ago that elections should not be held without resolving the current problems.

He appealed to the public not to follow the rumors and propaganda that elections will not happen and urged them to be firmly engaged in election preparations.

Prachanda clarified that as the election date approaches, the maneuvering and actions of reactionaries and regressionists hold no significance. He reiterated that the CPN has firmly maintained its stance on elections from the beginning, viewing elections as the relatively easier option available at present.

He stated that if the CPN's campaign advances across the country and they work intensely in the remaining days, it is possible to become the country's number one party once and create a new situation in the nation.

He asserted that the public understands that although there might appear to be a storm for a few days, the storm does not last forever.

Furthermore, Prachanda stated that the CPN stands with the resolve to save the nation during this difficult and challenging time, fight against extremism, and lead the country towards balanced development.