Kathmandu, Sept 15 - An umbrella organization of professors, lawyers, journalists, doctors and engineers, Professional Alliance for Peace and Democracy (PAPAD) Wednesday vehemently entreated the royal government to reciprocate to the Maoists' truce instantly for a negotiated settlement of the ongoing conflict.
Following a protest rally of PAPAD in support of the agitation launched by the seven-party alliance in the capital yesterday the leaders accused the royal government of being indifferent to the aspirations of the people for peace.
"At least we have not heard news about the killing of police, army and political activists for the past 12 days," said Shambhu Thapa, the president of Nepal Bar Association, while addressing a gathering of various professionals.
"The state must declare a six-month long ceasefire in response, to prove that it also stands for peace," he said.
He also called on the Maoists to respect the people's wish for peace.
University Teachers' Association President, Bhupati Dhakal said the government should immediately reciprocate to the ceasefire declaration.
Similarly, Nepal Engineers' Association's Chairman Dr Jeeva Raj Pokharel said the king's February 1 move has adversely affected the progress of professional organizations.
Nepal Medical Association's chairperson Dr Sudha Sharma urged the government not to use tear gas and brutal force against peaceful demonstrators.
President of the Federation of Nepalese Journalists Bisnu Nisthuri said that the royal government should stop the rule of decrees.
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