A partner in the current coalition government Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) has warned of quitting the government if ‘all’ Maoist combatants are integrated into the national army.

MJF chief and Foreign Minister Upendra yadav told journalists in Parsa Monday that his party is against the idea of wholesale integration between a politically indoctrinated forced and the Nepal Army.

However, stressing the need to manage the Maoist army for concluding the peace process, Yadav suggested involving PLA in Industrial Security Force, border security force or help them find jobs in foreign countries. But Yadav also said some of the combatants, who meet the set standards for entry into NA, can be merged into the national army force.

Saying that the government was formed on the basis of joint commitments and consensus, Yadav said party would not continue with the current government if the consensus is violated.

He also informed that the government is working to hold talks with rebel groups operating in Terai. nepalnews.com ia Nov 03 08