Monday, November 2, 2009...9:45 pm

Nepal Maoists Stage Torch Rally in Kathmandu

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Agitator and fire

Some well connected Maoist supporters are indicating the Maoists are really going to make a go of it this time. I can tell you this torch rally was convincing in that they can still get their supporters out on the street. Most people here will tell you that the other parties are not capable of the organization necessary to carry out a rally of this type. I’ll do my best to keep the photos coming.

Leaders of the UCPN(Maoist) and their supporters numbering upwards of 25,000 marched through central Kathmandu in the initiation of a planed 10 day round or protests aimed at the establishment of “civil supremacy” and or the dissolution of the current government. They are slated to culminate in the blockade of the nations only international airport, and the declaration of autonomous regions across the country.

The Maoists have presented the ruling parties in government with three options for a possible resolution of the crisis; allow a debate in parliament on the role of the President, table a joint resolution describing the president’s previous move to sack the army chief as unconstitutional, or force the president to issue a public apology.


Maoist

Maoist

Petrol poured 1

Petrol poured 2

Petrol poured 3

Grabbing torches 1

Grabbing torches 2

Woman stretches hands

large torch lit

burning cross

Man Jumps

Bright scene

Flaming horizon

inclined view

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