Prachanda raises pitch against India

Maoists chief Prachanda will spearhead protests against alleged “encroachment” of Nepalese territories by New Delhi,amid stepped up anti-India rhetoric,including blaming the neighbour’s “naked interference” for the deepening political crisis here.

The politburo of the main opposition Unified CPN (Maoist) has decided to organise protests in the disputed border regions where India has allegedly encroached Nepalese territories. The former rebels will also protest against alleged unilateral construction of dams by India near the border that has led to Nepalese territory being inundated.

Prachanda will lead the protest in the disputed Kalapani region,the tri-junction between Nepal,India and China,Narayan Kaji Shrestha,the deputy leader of the Parliamentary party,said on Saturday. Prachanda has called for the withdrawal of Indian troops from Kalapani.

Vice chairman Baburam Bhattarai will take charge of protests in Susta of Nawalparasi district. He will address anti-India rallies at the Laxmanpur dam site.