"From what I am hearing, the governor general gave the order to open up the locks to push the fresh water out.

VOA: standard.2010.05.09

Critics say this leaves the window open to push the Maoist party, which won 40 percent of the seats in last year's election, out of the picture - paving the way for any number of smaller parties to bid for the prime minister seat.

VOA: standard.2009.05.10