Kathmandu/Lumbini (Buddha's Birthplace in Nepal 2.552 years ago), May 20th, 2008 - CPN (Maoist) Chairman Prachanda said on Monday May 19th 2008 in Lumbini that the great sacrifice made by Gautama Buddha should serve as a lesson for everybody to make similar gesture from their sides to take the peace process to its logical conclusion.Prachanda, who is preparing to head the next Maoist led government, said that at this critical juncture no one should forget the sacrifice made by Buddha, who in spite of being a son of a King, had left the palace.
Speaking at a programme organised by International Buddhist Federation on the eve of 2552nd birthday of Lord Buddha in his birthplace Lumbini, Prachanda said that all political parties should unite to push ahead the peace process and implement the republican agenda, not on some foreign intimidation or pressure, but as per the wishes of the Nepali people. Read more at NEPALNEWS:
www.nepalnews.com/archive/2008/may/may19/news13.php
The Maoists have promised free basic health care, free education, writing off small loans to farmers, allowances for the elderly and safe drinking water to the entire population within five years. Read more at NEPALI TIMES:www.nepalitimes.com/issue/400/Nation/14795
