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The country has been in political limbo after a newly elected constitutional assembly sacked unpopular king Gyanendra and abolished the 240-year-old Hindu monarchy on May 28. The Maoists, who dominate but do not have a majority in the 601-member assembly, have been unable to muster enough support from two other parties to form a government. After failing to agree on who should become president, the three main parties each put forth a candidate. Voting by 594 lawmakers will take place on Saturday by secret ballot, with a simple majority of 298 needed to win.
(Deutsche Welle)
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