"Unity is possible only if Prachanda mends his ways", Kantipur

From The Nepali Press
"Unity is possible only if Prachanda mends his ways", Kantipur
Interview with Netra Bikram Chand, secretary of the newly formed CPN-Maoists, 24 June

FROM ISSUE #611 (29 JUNE 2012 - 05 JULY 2012) | TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUBSCRIBE NT

REFER

WRITE TO EDITOR

How do you justify the breakup of the party?
Comrade Prachanda and Baburam digressed from the core values and objectives of the Maoist party. We formed a new party to give continuity to our ideals.

When do you think the establishment began drifting away?
We noticed a visible change right after the monarchy was abolished. We raised the issue of the establishment moving away from the party's goals during our meeting in Balaju in 2006. The establishment stopped practicing what they preached. Living like millionaires in mansions while talking about the welfare of proletariats didn't make sense.
The new party doesn't seem to have a clear plan for the future. Is another people's war or revolt on the cards?
A pure parliamentary system is unacceptable to us, because it has clearly failed to guarantee people's rights. The system needs to be rebuilt. However, the form of struggle is not as important as the aim. Our sole objective is to ensure that all Nepalis have equal rights and make sure the PLA is integrated into the Nepal Army in a dignified manner. If these things fall into place, there is no need for a revolt. We are being blamed for all the wrong reasons.

Lust for power is thought to be responsible for the split and there are rumours that you wanted the post of general secretary.
Despite our personal friendships, there were major ideological differences within the party. How can you call that a fight for power? We could have easily enjoyed the perks of our counterparts, but we refrained. I wanted to change the country for the better and I still believe I can. People shouldn't have problems with my aspirations. Without aspirations, one cannot accomplish anything. I feel hurt when people wrongly accuse me of being power hungry.

Is there still a possibility of reuniting with the establishment?
Transformation comes first and then comes unity. We never raised questions over the leadership, but we had hoped chairman Dahal would mend his ways. If he is willing to change, unity is possible.

Are you willing to be part of a national unity government, when it is formed?
We will make a decision depending on the future situation. If an interim government is formed after a successful
round-table meeting then we will join the government. However, we are still undecided on this matter.

Dahal's firm stance on ethnic federalism has been blamed for failure to draft the constitution. Is this true?
No. If that was the case then two thirds of the CA would have easily passed ethnicity-based federalism.

1. who cares
if this baje wants some kind of a victory over another maoist, here is one propaganda that definitely will work:

there are some idiots who consider themselves to be a communist, who consider themselves to be a true maoist.

#baidya maoist is the only one close enough of being the moaist we know, and agent bhatterai's maoist and agent puspa's maoist are not.

#baidya's maoist is lesser corrupt and lesser anti nation than other maosit.

#baidya's maoist can be called communist but other maoist is not.

and there are some individuals who consider themselves of being communist and or maoist supporter but still support agent bhatterai or agent puspa and publish propaganda disrespecting baidya's maoist.

those elements are just after fulfilling personal interest and looting nepal and nepali society.

you can present with some examples.

its amazing that all those who have been writing propaganda in support of agent bhatterai or agent puspa are all getting some kind of benefit from them or from govt coffin.

all maoists and their pets are sucking their mother nepal.

Posted on: 29 JUNE 2012 | 8:51 PM NST

2. Rambaje
ethnic states.

ethnic states have no meaning unless there is a change of heart.

only the activists will be benefited.

The best solution is for all these socalled Bahun leaders like Prachanda, khanal,orsushil To vacate their seat and not contest the post to their. Tribal( Ilo-definition) or janajati comrades instead of themselves in the coming two election .

This is the only way. It need notbe statedin the constitution.

Let thereby a moratoria on thesebahun beasts to take part in the next two election.

Posted on: 30 JUNE 2012 | 10:53 PM NST