Parties galore

Having seen various different Communist Parties mentioned in the newspapers, someone visiting from India asked me today how many there were in Nepal. I knew there were quite a few but having looked it up (have recently discovered Wikipedia) thought I would share the list with you.

Current groups (CPN = Communist Party of Nepal)
CPN (Unified Marxist-Leninist)
CPN (Maoist)
CPN (Unity Centre-Masal)
CPN (United Marxist)
CPN (Marxist-Leninist)
CPN (Masal)
CPN (United)
CPN (Unified)
Nepal Workers Peasants Party

Defunct groups
Communist Party of Nepal
Nepal Communist League
CPN (Rayamjhi)
CPN (Pushpa Lal)
CPN (4th Convention)
CPN (Marxist-Leninist)
CPN (Masal)
CPN (Mashal)
CPN (Manmohan)
CPN (Marxist) (1st)
CPN (Marxist) (2nd)
CPN (Democratic)
CPN (Unity Centre)
CPN (MLM)
CPN (Samyabadi)
CPN (MLM Centre)
CPN (United)

Yes, I know there are some in both lists, I don't know why but I'm sure Wiki has a reason. And no, Masal and Mashal are not just mis-spellings, they were 2 separate parties.

All very "Life of Brian" Peoples Liberation Front of Judea isn't it!

Cheers
Roshan

P.S. 22 petrol tankers got through to Ktm today and the Prime Minister said the shortage will be over by tomorrow so all is well.