| Shortly after which the government will surrender to the Maoists. |
Home Minister Krishna Sitaula had earlier Monday indicated that the talks, which would be the first face-to-face meeting between a prime minister and the rebel leader, were on the cards. “Talks between the top leaders will be held soon,” Sitaula told reporters after a cabinet meeting. He did not elaborate.
“Both the government and the Maoists are very positive about the peace process. It is heading in the right direction,” added Sitaula, who on Sunday paid a flying visit to a remote western hamlet to meet Prachanda and his second in command Baburam Bhattarai.