Even the lawmakers belonging to the ruling eight party alliance criticised the government’s policies and programmes at its discussion in the parliament on Tuesday.

Maoist MPs criticised it for not being too progressive and not laying clear ground for republic, among others. Maoist lawmaker Janardan Sharma said that since police alone would not be able to provide security for elections, the eight parties should mobilise people by forging a common mechanism.

Lawmakers belonging to Maoists and other parties demanded that the government come up with concrete security plan and publicise the report prepared by Rayamajhi commission.

Nepali Congress general secretary KB Gurung rued the lack of implementation of agreement between Maoists and political parties. He urged Maoists to returned seized properties.

Rastriya Janashakti Party (RJP) president Surya Bahadur Thapa said that the elections cannot be held even in November given the situation of insecurity.

RPP to vote against policies

Meanwhile, Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has decided to vote against the government policies and programmes.

“We think this policy fails to address security situation. It does not address issues raised by Janjati and Madhesi communities,” said RPP president Pashupati SJB Rana.

“We will carry out the duty of opposition and vote against it,” he said.

Rana also told reporters, on Tuesday, that his decision to visit the royal palace to greet King Gyanendra on his birthday was a ‘personal’ one.