Kathmandu, Feb. 28:The Main Opposition Communist Party of Nepal. United Marxist Leninist has announced to launch a movement next week demanding the government to control corruption and ensure peace and security in the country.

The seven week long movement that would begin from March 3  would basically create public awareness about the rampant corruption in government offices and carry out “people’s action,”  if need be, against the offenders, said UML leader Khadga Prasad Oli who is coordinating the movement.

Oli accused the government of paying least attention to the issues of public good. “The movement is not our desire but a compulsion since the government, that should be accountable to people, is indifferent to the burning issues, including corruption, violence, unemployment and poverty,” he said. “These problems have not only adversely affected the ordinary citizens and deprived them of their fundamental rights but also posed a great threat to the system.”

Responding to a query, Oli said that his party would invite all the opposition parties, if they show interest, to participate in the movement. “We are having consultations with them.”

United Left Front of nine communist parties have also announced to launch a similar type of movement.

In response to another query, Oli said that the Maoist problems should be solved through dialogue. “The government should create a favourable environment for peace talks with the rebels.”

The underground Communist Party of Nepal – Maoist that began “people’s war”  in early 1996 has formally shown a positive response for dialogue to end the insurgency that has claimed more than 1100 lives so far.