Maoists offer talks, float idea of a ‘parallel govt’

‘‘If the King does not accept that, we will form a parallel government involving the parties and the Maoists,’’ he added. ‘‘We are ready to form a parallel government with the involvement of the political parties and try to get international recognition by approaching the UN and other international community.’’ ‘‘You restore the parliament, we will support you, invite us for dialogue, we will come, let’s form a common national Army by including all (party cadres and the Maoists), and tell the UN that this is the official legitimate government,’’ he said in remarks aimed at the royal government.

Reiterating the Maoists’ commitment to the 12-point agreement they had signed with the seven political parties, Prachanda refuted the government’s charge that by doing so they were hatching a conspiracy to drag the political parties in their violent movement. He said his party was for unconditional Constituent Assembly elections, adding, ‘‘after accepting the result of the Constituent Assembly, we are ready for peaceful competition with the political parties.’’

He said the US was worried if their ‘‘revolution’’ becomes successful in Nepal, it will have direct impact on India and China. He said UN mediation is the best option to resolve the conflict due to Nepal’s geo-political situation between India and China, as it would be acceptable to both and the US.