Maoi Quotes

What the Maoists too should understand is that as long as they resort to violence they will play into the hands of the regime. - Minendra Rijal

What is urgently needed now is some consistent demonstration by the Maoist leadership and cadres across the country that they are fully committed to respecting their obligations under international humanitarian law. - Purna Sen

We urge the king to return to democracy by initiating a dialogue with the country's political parties. After one year of arbitrary rule, this is the best way to address the Maoist insurgency and to build a brighter future for Nepal's people. - Adam Ereli

We hope that the Maoists will give high priority to civilians' security while waging war against the state. - Kundan Aryal

We have consistently called upon the Maoists to abandon the path of violence and terror, accept the discipline of multiparty democracy, and work for a political settlement that contributes to the political stability and economic prosperity of Nepal. - Navtej Sarna

We firmly believe that the Maoists must abandon violence and the king must reach out and reconcile with the parties if we are to see a peaceful, prosperous and democratic Nepal. - Donald Camp

We are not sure whether the firing was between the Maoist and the security personnel but there were sounds of shot being fired. - Surendra Sharma

Twelve months of palace rule have only made the security situation more precarious, emboldened the Maoist insurgents, and widened the division between the country's political parties and the King. - Adam Ereli

This will be another weapon for the government to strike on the media which is already under much restrictions. Reporters have several contacts in every area, including Maoist areas, and this law would try to prevent reporting on the rebels. - Bishnu Nisthuri

This is the only factor that raises the hope that the Maoists would extend the ceasefire. - Yubaraj Ghimire