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Maoists unlock Pashupatinath temple trust office in Nepal | Maoists re-opened the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) office of centuries-old Pashupatinath Temple here
on Tuesday. It was locked about two weeks ago after the two Indian priests were
beaten up. Maoists said the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) office was
re-opened for an upcoming festival. "We have opened the lock for the Chhath festival,
taking the welfare of ordinary people and devotees into consideration. We will
bring a new programme of protests after the end of the festivals," said Rishi
Prasd Sharma, coordinator, struggle committee. Two Indian priests in the temple
were beaten up by Maoists on September 4 demanding important religious jobs be
given to Nepalis. For centuries, the priests of the Pashupatinath Temple were
picked by shrine authorities from among high-caste Hindus in India, with the consent
of the king of Nepal. Since Nepal abolished the monarchy and became a republic
last year, the government has taken over the task. |
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