Wednesday, January 18 2006 17:57 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Kathmandu: Maoists in Nepal will not resort to any kind of 'infiltration' or 'provocative activity' to disrupt the seven-party alliance's planned pro-democracy demonstration this week which the Government has banned, the rebels' chief said today (Jan 18, 2006).

The Government imposed a curfew and put restriction on rallies in Kathmandu fearing possible infiltration by the Maoists in demonstrations by the seven parties. The ban followed Maoists' attack on two police posts here which left a dozen policemen dead.

"There would be nothing like the use of force, infiltration or any other provocative activity from our side during the seven-party protest programme on January 20," Maoist leader Prachanda said in a statement.

"If the autocratic feudal regime gives continuity to its ban orders and repressive measures despite our clarification, then it becomes rights and duties of all the Nepalese people to forbid it forever," he said.

Prachanda said Maoists supported the peaceful movement of the seven-party alliance to restore democracy. He said the rebels still respected the 12-point agreement reached between the parties and the Maoists.

The seven-party alliance has already made it clear that it will defy the Government ban on rallies and demonstrations by carrying out their protest shows as per schedule.