Amrit Kumar Bohara, born April 27, 1948, is a leader of the Communist Party of Nepal). He is a member of the Standing Committee of the party and was its acting General Secretary... (wikipedia)
We have been asking the rebels to cease violence because only then can our movement be effective. Though the decision came late, we welcome the move which will provide some relief to the people.
There was a lot of confusion about our earlier agreement, but with the new agreement and commitments expressed we have erased the confusion and made it clear both sides remain committed to work for our common goal.
The state is responsible for a resumption of violence because it rejected the Maoist truce that had raised some hopes for peace.
At a time when the government was getting ready for a confrontation, the rebels' announcement has helped eased the tension and ensure that there will be no violence.