CPN-UML Expresses Concern Over Tense Atmosphere Ahead of February 21 By-elections, Alleges Attacks by Rastriya Swatantra Party

Kathmandu. The Communist Party of Nepal (UML) has expressed concern that the atmosphere leading up to the House of Representatives by-elections scheduled for February 21 is becoming tense.Min Bahadur Shahi, Chief of the UML Publicity Department, alleged that the government has failed to create a reliable environment for peace and security, and that the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is attacking the UML's leadership and election symbol. He stated that as the election approaches, the country is becoming increasingly fearful and tense.“The government has not been able to make the peace and security environment trustworthy. Our prediction that undesirable activities will...