Kathmandu, May 2 -- 2006 Maoist insurgency have demanded the dissolution of the committee that shortlisted office-bearer candidates for the two transitional justice commissions, saying the process lacked transparency and was politically influenced.

The committee led by former Chief Justice Om Prakash Mishra had published a shortlist of 34 candidates out of 111 applicants on Sunday. Of them, eight have been recommended for chairpersons and the remaining as members.

Issuing a joint statement on Thursday, 36 different victims' organisations and activists claimed that the shortlist lacks transparency, clear criteria, and a merit-based approach.

"The list includes individuals with political affiliations, close ties to power centres, and tho...