Maoists form peace talk committee

Kathmandu, May 10 (UNI) Maoists today formed a three-member committee to hold peace talks with the Government, a local television said.

The team would be led by spokesperson of the party Krishna Bahadur Mahara while central committee members Dev Gurung and Dinanath Sharma will be the team members, Nepalone television said.

The decision followed the party's three-day central committee meeting attended by Maoists Chairman Prachanda.

Reciprocating the Maoists unilateral ceasefire declared two weeks ago, the Government on May 3 had declared ceasefire for an indefinite period.

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