The decision of the Maoist leadership to revive the United Revolutionary People’s Council has drawn criticism from almost all quarters, describing the decision as violation of the comprehensive peace agreement (CPA) and other understandings signed in the past.

Talking to reporters in Biratnagar on Thursday, spokesperson of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Kieran Dwyer said UNMIN would demand explanation from Maoist chairman Prachanda regarding the reinstatement of the revolutionary council.

He said reinstatement of the council is against the provision of the CPA and other understandings reached among parties and the UNMIN.

Similarly, the ongoing central committee meeting of the UML flayed the reinstatement of the Maoist “parallel government”. The party said the Maoists are trying to manipulate the local government by reviving a body already dissolved.

Similarly, in a statement the Nepal Congress protested the revival of the RPC and urged the Maoist leadership to stick to agreements reached earlier.

Additionally, speaking at a function, joint general secretary of the Nepali Congress Arjun Narsingh KC said reinstatement of the council has left room for suspicion over Maoist leadership’s sincerity towards peace process and the constituent assembly elections. nepalnews.com ia Feb 07 08