Anonymous sources in newspapers of February 20

South Asia Check / February 21, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “Prime minister goes back on commitment with UDMF” by Chiranjivi Dhungana datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source in one instance: A leader of UDMF. Here UDMF stands for the Unified Democratic Madhesi Front.

Kantipur report headlined “Deuba asks Dahal to conduct elections by May or quit” by Kulchandra Neupane datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in four instances: A minister from Nepali Congress in two instances, a source present in the meeting and a minister present in the meeting.

Kantipur report headlined “Cabinet meeting being held today, election date to be announced” by Basanta Basnet datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: A source close to prime minister and a source present at the meeting.

Nagarik report headlined “Election of local level in ‘single phase’, date to be declared today” by Balkrishna Adhikari datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in four instances: A source close to prime minister in two instances, a source and a minister present in the meeting.

Nagarik report headlined “UDMF proposes holding election in Mangsir [mid Nov-mid Dec]” by Bhuwan Sharma datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed sources in three instances. Here UDMF stands for the Unified Democratic Madhesi Front.

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Govt appears set to announce poll date” by Tika R Pradhan datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in three instances: A leader present in the meeting in two instances and some sources.

Republica report headlined “Talks to set poll date fruitless” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in one instance. This report does not carry a byline.

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