Protests resume in Nepal despite king's offer

Kathmandu, Apr 22: Anti-monarchy protests are being held across the country today despite the king's promise to restore multi-party democracy. Demonstrators have warned Political parties not to make any compromise with the Palace saying they will not accept anything less than constitutional assembly .

''The King's announcement is unacceptable. If the Seven Parties accept the King's Offer, then also we will continue with our Protest'', Kishore Ghimire, a protestor told UNI.

The Seven-party alliance and civil society leaders of Nepal have said King Gyanendra's proclamation was incomplete, ambiguous and a conspiracy to defuse the ongoing people's movement.

''This is not enough, the King has not addressed the minimum demands of the seven-parties alliance,'' Sushil Koirala, vice president of the Nepali Congress said.

Demonstrations are being held in Kirtipur, Bhaktapur, Patan, Chabahil and other places of the Kathmandu valley, local radios said.

Meanwhile, the Seven Political parties will meet today to discuss the King's announcement.

UNI

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