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Monday, March 13, 2006

GOVERNMENT HAS MADE ARRANGEMENT TO THWART BLOCKADES AND STRIKES

Maoists has called long blockades nad strikes from chhaitra 1st . Home Minister Kamal Thapa has said the government has made strong and adequate security provisions to thwart programs such as blockades and strikes.
Speaking at a program in the western town of Bhairahawa Sunday, the Home Minister called upon transport entrepreneurs and businessmen to help foil such blockades and strikes imposed upon the people.
At the same time, he also warned of strong action those defying the appeal.
He also informed that mechanism was already in place to ensure smooth and uninterrupted supply of commodities, according to reports.
The Home Ministers' comment came ahead of the rumours of indefinite blockade called by the Maoists starting from Tuesday.
Speaking at the same programme, entrepreneurs also urged all concerned parties not to organise such programmes saying it will have serious adverse impact in the national economy.

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