Looking at the current situation we are likely to be the first party: Prachanda

KATHMANDU: MARCH. 20 – Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda,’ Chairperson of the CPN-Maoist Center, has stated that given the current state of affairs in the country, the Maoist Center is likely to become the first party. This was stated by Chairperson Prachanda at a press conference held this morning in Pokhara.

He claimed that the Maoists are likely to be the first party as the people believe that they are the party that protects the nation and democracy.

“In 1964, the big parties had said that the Maoists would get five seats, but the people gave us a majority in the direct election,” he told reporters. Now, when we go to the polls in 079, looking at all the situations across the country, we have moved towards the possibility of becoming the first party. ‘

He stated that rather than coordinating, he would run for local elections on his own. “Within a month, all other parties should come to coordinate with the Maoists. We are not going “He continued. However, he stated that the need for an alliance remained.