Government calls president 's order to keep army chief in office ` ` unconstitutional '' Maoist government ordered army chief of staff to be fired after recruitment issue . Military refused to stop firing , while it has n't fired ex - Maoist rebels . ( People 's Rights ) Forum , another coalition partner and the fourth largest party in parliament , is undecided about staying in the government . Dismissal sparked off mass protests and a split in Congress - dominated ruling coalition .
Government calls president 's order to keep army chief in office ` ` unconstitutional '' Maoist government ordered army chief of staff to be fired after recruitment issue . Military refused to stop firing , while it has n't fired ex - Maoist rebels . Dismissal sparked off mass protests and a split in Congress - dominated ruling coalition .