We condemn the incidents including killing of UML candidate of Surkhet constituency no. 1 Rishi Prasad Sharma by unidentified group on 8 April at Maintada during election publicity campaign and the death of seven Maoists in police a firing in Lamahi of Dang district on 8 April.

We are stunned by the incidents that occurred in the eve of CA election. Expressing our deep condolence to the families of deceased and the parties, we urge them to continue their all attempts to make CA election a grand success that is scheduled for tomorrow on 10 April, 2008.

We call upon government to bring out fair and free investigation of the both incidents and to take immediate action against culprits. We also urge the government to advance security system for all voters, candidates, employees and observers.

Subodh Raj Pyakurel

Chairperson