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Election of popular Maoist leader as PM raises hopes in Nepal

The election of Maoist Baburam Bhattarai as prime minister has Nepal cautiously optimistic that the country may have found a leader who can end more than two years of political deadlock.
Nepal on edge ahead of polls

National elections – already twice delayed – are scheduled for April. The interim government voted to abolish the monarchy, meeting a key demand of former Maoist rebels.

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Topic: Nepali Congress Party

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Election of popular Maoist leader as PM raises hopes in Nepal

Nepal on edge ahead of polls

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