Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 In Nepal dogs have been introduced as candidates in the upcoming elections. Ofcourse we are not in favour of forced labour among our furry friends but if these 4-legged candidates establish a well-functioning ABC programme and animal welfare legislation we won't shout too loud...... Lucia, Animal Nepal ---------- New York Times January 31, 2006 Nepal, in a Climate of Contradictions, Prepares to Vote By SOMINI SENGUPTA KATMANDU, Nepal, Jan. 28 -- King Gyanendra, the man who sacked the government a year ago, calls for elections but jails political party leaders. The main political parties demand the restoration of democratic rights, but call on voters to boycott the polls. At least one mayoral candidate has been assassinated by suspected Maoist guerrillas. And in anti-election protests nationwide, dogs have been paraded along the streets with signs dangling from their necks that read, " Vote for me. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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