Kathmandu, August 15 :

With the aim of pushing for the establishment of a democratic republic through the formation of a Constituent Assembly, the Civil Movement for Democracy and Social Transformation (CMDST) is planning to hold a “civic movement” in different parts of the country from Thursday (August 17) to September 1. The CMDST will its programmes in Biratnagar, Nepalgunj, Dhangadi, Pokhara and Hetaunda between August 17 and September 1.

“We will first stage programmes outside Kathmandu seeking the participation of civilians in our drive,” said Arjun Karki, president of the NGO Federation at a press meet held by the CMDST here today. The politics of arms should end, for the Maoists can launch an armed struggle even after the conclusion of the disarmament process, he said, adding, “Arms management alone will not suffice. The focus should be on ending the politics of arms.”