In what might prompt sharp reactions from the ruling parties, Vice President Parmananda Jha today said the government has not done enough to persuade the armed groups of Terai to enter into the dialogue process.

Parmananda Jha
Speaking at a programme organised by the Reporters Club in Birgunj on Thursday, Jha said the armed groups would already have sat for talks with the government had the latter done proper homework.

Saying that his views were personal, the Vice President went on to say that the government had not given due respect to the rebel groups which may be a reason behind the delay in the negotiation process.

He was of the view that warning the armed groups of security actions on the one hand and inviting then for talks on the other were contradictory actions on the part of the government. This, according to him, is not a way to go about as far as talks are concerned.

As in the past, Jha reiterated his disappointment over the composition of the armed integration special committee, saying that all the political parties should be represented in it [not the major parties only]. nepalnews.com mk Dec 04 08