Prachanda Criticizes Government for 'Authoritarian Path', Cites Trade Union Ban and Squatter Evictions

Surkhet. CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has stated that the current government led by Balen Shah is moving on an authoritarian path.  Speaking at a press conference organized in the district headquarters of Rukum West on Thursday, he said this, citing the move to abolish trade unions and student organizations. He also spoke on the issue of ordinances.'Bringing ordinances by bypassing the parliament and stopping the session that has already been called is against democracy,' he said. 'This is also against parliamentary tradition, and we have warned the government not to do so. Adopting such an undemocratic...