This comes after the historic people's movement II, where the king was forced to concede power to the parliamentary parties after two weeks of intense protests.

"This is a historic decision and will move the country in a new direction," Prachanda said after meeting the premier and leaders of all seven political parties in the ruling alliance.

Prachanda, who has never even been seen in public over the last 11 years was fully in charge and dominated the proceedings, invoking the Lord Buddha as the harbinger of peace for the strife-torn country.

So there is a glimmer of hope that the long nightmare of civil strife will come to an end, and Nepal will regain its march towards towards liberation. And maybe they will also get rid of the hated king Gyanendra!

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"The newly-wed couples are encouraged to spend their honeymoon for organizational expansion and devising future strategies, the news report said."

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Some honeymoon! The following story sounds like a revolutionary fairy tale!

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Maoist cadres busy in tying knots
Nepal News, 17 Jun 2006

With dramatic changes in political situation of the country, the Maoist rebels are not only trying to return to normal lives, they have also begun to look for their life partners and getting married, a newspaper report said.

Annapurna Post daily reported Saturday that over 150 pairs of Maoist cadres have entered into the conjugal life after the announcement of ceasefire nearly two months ago in Seti and Mahakali zones of Far-Western region.

District secretary of the CPN (Maoist) in Kanchanpur district, Arjun, got married with Bhumika while Bajhang district Secretary Nisan tied his knots with Nitu. Similarly, Bajura district Secretary of the CPN (M) Janak Budha chose Kabita as his life partner while deputy chief of Bahubir Yoddha Memorial Brigade, Athak and company commander Bibas tied their knots. Regional coordinator of All Nepal People's Cultural Association, Min Bahadur Sob Sarbhara has got married with Manju Khadka alias Shila.

Coordinator of the Maoist-affiliated All Nepal Teachers' Association, Kanchanpur district, Rajendra Sawad 'Rosan' entered into matrimony with Nirmala Bhatta alias Nisha while another Maoist cadre, Sangharsha married Anjali, to name a few.

According to the news report, even those Maoist couples who were separated during their underground life have returned to their houses and started living together.

As per the party's rules, the Maoist cadres require permission from the party before getting married. The CPN (M) helps in tying knots between the lovebirds as much as possible between the party cadres or peoples militia members. The ceremony, usually a public function, is described as janabadi (people's) marriage which are chaired by local leaders of the CPN (Maoist). Dowry is strictly prohibited and the whole ceremony is conducted in an economical way.

The newly-wed couples are encouraged to spend their honeymoon for organizational expansion and devising future strategies, the news report said.