Anonymous sources in newspapers of September 19

South Asia Check / September 19, 2015

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Big 3, MJF-L deal stuck on wording” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed leader present at the meeting quoting CPN-UML Chairman K P Oli. The report has no byline.

Kantipur report headlined “Include everyone” datelined Kathmandu by Chandra Kishor Adhikari has quoted an unnamed source.

Annapurna Post report headlined “Modi’s request to include Madhesis” datelined Kathmandu has quotes unnamed experts. The report does not carry a byline.

Nagarik report headlined “India’s request to stop constitution rejected” by Surendra Poudel datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed highly-placed source.

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