Lalitpur, Feb 16, 2008 nepalnews.com
Despite the jeers his claim to become the "first president of republican Nepal" has received from within the SPA, Maoist chairman Prachanda has once again articulated his presidential dream.
Speaking at a face-to-face program organized by the Association of Political Science Students in Lalitpur Saturday, Prachanda said his party has vowed to make him the first president of republican Nepal.
He clarified that he was not in a position to reject the proposal made by two senior party leaders – Dr Baburam Bhattarai and Mohan Baidya – at the recent meeting of the central committee, projecting him as the “first president”.
Prachanda said that the first development agreement during his presidency would be with Norway.While the Maoist party has not clearly told the voters as to what model of governance it is going for, it has fervidly floated its election slogan:
"Let’s Make Prachanda the First President of Republican Nepal."
Prachanda will contest the CA election from Rolpa and Kathmandu. For program report, Contact us. Download some of students' questions to Prachanda
Discussion on Federalism Inadequate: Experts
Kathmandu, The Himalayan Times, April 13, 2007
Speakers at a programme here on Thursday stressed the need for more extensive discussions on federalism before planning to make Nepal a federal state.
They said if the federal system is established without discussion, there are chances of the country splitting into various small states.
Addressing an interaction on 'Constituent assembly election and federalism in Nepal' organised by the Association of Political Science Students, former Supreme Court Chief Justice Laxman Prasad Aryal said that the discussion on federalism was not sufficient to make people aware about its pros and cons.
He said that only bigger countries like Canada, America etc need federalism."Federalism will not be fruitful in Nepal, as the division of resources and other things are not possible in a small country,"he said adding that discussions about it can generate a new model suitable for Nepal.
He feared division and disintegration after the establishment of federalism."A new and suitable model should be searched for the protection of unity and nationality of the country," he said.
CP Mainali of the United Left Front said that the Maoists should create a conducive environment for CA polls and the government should also prove its sincerity by translating its words into action. He also stressed the need for unity among political parties to resolve the problems facing the country.
APSS Annual Meeting elects 11-Members Central Executive Committee
Kathmandu, The Kathmandu Post, Jan 19 - The second annual meeting of Association of Political Science Students (APSS) has elected an 11-member of working committee under the chair of Rajendra Prasain. Altogether 203 election representatives, advisors and well-wishers had participated the meeting held on Friday. According to press statement issued here Saturday, the newly-elected working committee has decided to launch fresh programs targeting to spread awareness youths and students about the upcoming Constituent Assembly elections. For program report, contact us.
International youth day 2008: Call to fight climate change
Kathmandu, The Himalayan Times, Aug 13 - International Youth Day 2008 was observed throughout the country today with the slogan of 'Youth and Climate Change: Time for Action'. As part of generating awareness about the significance of the day, Association of Political Science Students (APSS) organized a rally from Balmiki Campus in Bhrikutimandap today.
The rally passed through Sahidgate, Bir Hospital and Ratnapark before converging into a corner meet in Ratna Rajya Campus. Student wings of various political parties and students from different colleges and schools participated in the rally.
Addressing the meet, Dr Minendra Rijal, central member of the Nepali Congress, and Pradeep Gyawali, central member of CPN-UML, said the state was always ready to work with the youths.
They also said that the government would make appropriate programs and policies to tackle the threats posed by climate change after discussing with the youths.
Speaking on the occasion, student leaders emphasized the need of addressing the issue of climate change at the political level. They also said the youths also needed to pay attention towards the environmental issues besides their studies.
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