Anonymous sources in newspapers of October 4
South Asia Check / October 17, 2017
Annapurna Post report headlined “NC preparing to forge broader democratic front” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in five instances: A source in three instances, a source at Maoist Center, and a source at the prime minister’s official residence, Baluwatar.
Kantipur report headlined “Dahal tells Deuba, “Ruling alliance will remain intact” by Kulchandra Neupane datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in three instances: A source in two instances, and a leader from Nepali Congress.
Republica report headlined “Leftist alliance was long in the making” by Kosh Raj Koirala datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: A senior leader and a leader.
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