Speaking on the occasion of 100th International Women’s Day in Kathmandu on Monday, Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal threatened to launch another revolt if the constitution is not written in time. We like this lede from The Himalayan Times:

UCPN Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda on Monday warned of the country’s facing wrath of people’s revolt should the country’s twin agenda of the peace and constitution drafting process fizzle out.

This statement comes a day after Dahal told the party’s youth wing to retaliate against the opponents of the new constitution. From The Himalayan Times:

Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ [on Sunday] directed the party’s youth wing the Young Communist League (YCL) to counter those opposing the pro-people constitution and attacking its leaders and cadres.

He also directed them to control those who try to conspire against pro-people constitution within the stipulated time.

Kantipur writes that in Rolpa, the Maoist Party members are heading back to the villages to prepare for the revolt.

Maoist Party has sent its leaders to the village to revolt if the constitution is not written in time.

Local activists in Rolpa are engaged in internal training in preparation for the people’s revolt. They said a revolt was needed to write the desired constitution because other parties regard it just as a piece of paper.

In Kathmandu, Dahal said he was confident that the Nepal Army would support their cause. Kantipur writes:

Dahal said he was confident that the Nepal Army would not support the right-wing Nepali Congress and CPN-UML parties. He said the army would support a change because it has always fought for national sovereignty.

“We have no enmity with the army,” Dahal said. “I believe they will stand up for civilian supremacy and national sovereignty.”

On Sunday, Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai said there will be no constitution until the parties agree to a package deal including a change in the government. According to Dahal’s statement today, if there is no constitution then there will be a revolt. So, at least we can’t say the Maoist Party wasn’t clear.