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| noname | Posted
on 04-Feb-03 07:09 AM
Recent developments in Nepal unfolded in following manner: 1. A 'public felicitation' of the king on 3rd Jan is announced and in sequel major political parties officially announce to 'boycott' the program. 2. Maoists announced two-days eastern region 'BANDH' to impede the felicitation program. 3. A day before the civic felicitation, Kantipur 'leaked' news quoting an unimpeachable source in the government that 'the monarch would make a historic address, which could help bridge the widening rift between the king and the political parties.' 4. The BANDH proved ineffective – unusual it sounded at that time, huge crowd gathered to hear the monarch and the king delivered a formal speech without any new hints. 5. In the meantime, Royal Army is equipped with new arms and Nepal is blessed with frequent high level visits from US (3 in the span of one year!!). 6. Jan 13: Editor in Chief, Dileep Padgaonkar, The Times of India – a paper that dictates Indian foreign policy – writes that it is UML that has legitimacy to head a government in Nepal!! 7. Jan 26: Armed Police Force chief is shot dead. 8. The king grants frequent audience to the political leaders to no avail. King held talks with SB Deuba and SB Thapa on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28 respectively. Speculation is rife that days of Chand government are over! GP Koirala gave SB Thapa a call incase that he had missed any information from AKHABAR. 9. UML leaders are busy in Janakpur in deciding whether counting legs is more democratic or counting hands (As a devoted and united 'Leninist Communist', they are afraid to talk about heads!!). 10. Jan 29: A ceasefire is announced between the government and the Maoists! (KOHI CHHA CHANDA KO LEGITIMACY LAI CHALLENGE GARNE ABA?) 11. An article by Dr. Bhattrai is posted in Nepali post on Jan 29 where he talks everything but the ceasefire. He once again hails all the democratic forces to join for a decisive movement and declares that no one can stop such decisive movement. Most possibly it was written after Jan 25-26, then why did he stress upon decisive movement again? Nevertheless, Dr. Bhattarai gives a hint of making the constitution by representatives elected by people (or constituent assembly) instead of their earlier EKOHORO raga of Constituent Assembly. Some questions: 1. How could the felicitation program, boycotted by major political parties, go undisturbed from radical Maoists while they had not given up abducting leaders of parties from mass meetings? 2. The 'Maoists' never were ashamed to claim their 'heinous' acts as a step towards 'great leap'. BALATKAR, DALAL, HATYARO…JASTA SABDA JHUNDYAERA jaslai marna pani jayaj samjhane haru…why are they afraid to accept their barbaric act this time? Or to deny for that matter (NPR's Michael Sullivan reports that this may be the work of rogue elements of MAOISTS unhappy with the settlements). 3. Where are the facilitators whose name and faces were known to public? Where are Dhungana, Pathak, Tuladar and the folks? Why are they left this time? 4. Is this a mere co-incidence that when the King is free from all his household stuff, the major breakthrough is achieved? Or, does this mean the king was more active than PUN and CHANDA in shaping the break through!? Is there any truth in the murmur that King met senior Maoist leaders? 5. Why Maoists chose this time, when comrades were in TIRTHA NAGARI, to show how considerate they are for Nepal? 6. What was this latest Samachar Bachan by Chanda in TV and Radio for? Is he not going to leave his KURSI for a broader democratic government? Possible future course 1. Supposing MAOISTS have 'good' intentions to stop their daydream of so called dictatorship of proletariat. a. They will share an interim government formed by the king (though the language in declaration of such government will be different than that for CHAND government!) and bargain for their armed cadres be placed in Armed Police Force (APF chief is murdered recently!). Will go for election for representatives (In his latest article Dr. Bhattarai mentions that the representatives (or constituent assembly) should declare the constitution) and so on…. b. Some of their demands are left unfulfilled. They will leave the table and again resort to the violent violence. c. The government deceives them and puts them behind bar and the violence continues though in a subdued manner. 2. Supposing that they do not have good intentions As their key military strategist now can roam freely in the streets of Kathmandu, Maoists can turn Kathmandu their 'base area'. They will flood guerillas in Kathmandu. Bombing few bridges will close entry points to Kathmandu (Out of 5 passes from Kathmandu, only one is of strategic importance), Kathmandu will be isolated and only Arial support will be available. The center will be captured (One vehicle awkwardly parked in Thapathali can choke the whole city traffic to death!). While the talk was going on last time, the then government of Deuba did not allow MAOISTS for mass rally fearing such a move!! 3. A split in the MAOIST with Prachanda labeling Dr. Bhattarai and Badal with all the ALANKARS as 'real' communists usually do to terminate their competitors in inner party struggle. (Ke bidhi lamo bhayechha...!!) |
| isolated freak | Posted
on 04-Feb-03 08:00 AM
Interesting post. Just my naïve views hai, since I am no expert on these issues: 1. The governmnet has made it clear that it was "in-touch" with the Maoists leaders for the last 2 months (ek dui mahina dekhi samparka bhayeko thiyo) and I guess, both the parties were following the norms of international negotiations, i.e, keep things secret (again, i am no expert, but i have heard that the trend in negotiations is 90% secret, 10% open). This may have averted a possible MuthBhet in Biratnagar. Another important fact to note is: I can’t remember the exact date, but in an interview aired in Disha Nirdesh Karyakram of NTV (a month ago??), the minister for communications, Ramesh Nath Pandey, when asked about his take on the Maoist movement and its leaders, he calmly replied that: “I don’t question the patriotism and their respect for Nepal’s glorious tradition”. You are wise enough to understand this. This too, somehow proves that this government had, from the very beginning adapted a more open-receptive approach/strategy to deal with the Maoists. 2. If we are to take the Maoists as a nationalist force, let's add ultra in front of them and their movement, albeit some atrocities in certain areas, we have to accept that on the other side of the spectrum, there's another ultra-nationalist force, i.e, the institution of monarchy. In the course of world history, one can find examples of the two nationalist forces, regardless of their ideologies, come together and worked together to bring about peace, stability and development. I had predicted this in this very forum a month or two ago (could be three too). So, what's happening now is nothing strange, it has happened in many countries before. 3. HR Facilitators like PR Tuladhar, D Dhungana are left out this time, and its probbaly a good idea. These people tend to take sides and you know, if the facilitator himself takes side during any negotiation, the negotiation is bound to fail. 4. Yes, the governmnet had a better strategic advantage this time. Although, I am not questioning the Maoiists strength militarily, the war with the governmnet at this time, when the Army is equipped with M-16 A2 and LMGs, it would have been difficult for the Maoists, if not impossible to carry on with the war with the same intensity that they did in the past. Also, the governmnet's decision to send a combined Special Force of the army, the police and the APF which was, as reported by the national daily Kantipur, trained by the army personells of some "third" country, the Maoists knew that its better to go for talks than fight a war that is costly for the both parties involved, and to the nation. 5. If I am not mistaken, the Maoists had dropped their demand of a republican state when they came to negotiations last year. Yesterday's Chand's speech on TV also hinted the same, maybe this time, a historic decision is made. Let's keep our fingers crossed. It is indeed a historic period because the two nationalist forces have come face-to-face with one another. I am quite optimistic that things will get resolved this time because, one thing that's becoming obviouys these days is: The Political Parties never EVER tried to resolve this issue. A news item published in the Himalayan Times, about 3 weeks ago stated that the UML was behind foiling every peace talk between the governmnet and the Maoists in the past. The report went on saying that, the UML's strategy was to prolong this conflict (?), because from the UML perspective, once the Maoists join the mainstream, the UML would be the one to suffer(?). The Congressis, time and again proved that theirs is a party of opportunists and indecisive leaders. And in this situation, the Maoist leadership probably thought that its better to cut deals/talk with a nationalist government which is more receptive. |
| isolated freak | Posted
on 04-Feb-03 08:38 AM
now, getting to the possible course of events: As I see it there are 3 options for the Maoists and the government: 1. Step-by-Step Approach: This of course requires patience on the Maoist's part and sincerity on the governmnet's part. By, this approach, I mean a multi-proned strategy to fulfill the "fullfillable" demands of the Maoists by the governmnet, and patience on the part of the Maoists. 2. Joining the Mainstream Politics: The chances of the Maoists joining the governmnet and/or participating in the next elections to become one of the "constitutional" powers after their demand for the Constituent Assembly is fulfilled. The question is, what role do the Maoists wnat to play in drafting a new constitution and what role within the constituion they are loooking for? 3. Forming a governmnet: This seems highly unlikely at this point but the possibilty of this happening should not be ruled out. After all, this is POLITICS. Anything can happen. |
| jame bonds | Posted
on 04-Feb-03 08:58 AM
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| boston_dude | Posted
on 04-Feb-03 10:44 AM
I agree with isolated freak. It is a good thing that the 2 extreme parties are talking with one another and hammering out the differences. I was also pleased to hear the names in the Maoist negotiating team. It appears that this time around there are decision makers, as opposed to last time. Also, having NC and UML as observers and not direct players in negotiations is probably a good thing. Both NC and UML would be looking out for themselves (just look at their history) and not as concerned with what the right outcome of the negotiations should be. Also, they lack the courage and the will to go against the monarch anyway. So, let the Maoists negotiate with the monarch knowing the 2 are polar opposites and have the fighting force to back up their statements. We should also take note that when Chand goes out and makes statements, it is really a PR move and he is merely stating what position he would like to negotiate from. I think the outcome will be a good one this time around. Looks like there will be a REAL constitutional monarch, a new constitution, and the influence the monarch has with RNA will be reduced (backbone of monarch). Maoists will enter the mainstream politics and finally a true democracy can evolve in Nepal. I am optimistic because in my opinion, Nepal does not just need an economic change, but a social one as well. And, I think Maoists are the only ones who can bring sweeping social changes in the country. B_D. |
| noname | Posted
on 04-Feb-03 05:17 PM
IF, though hidden there is one more good point in your posting. I noticed that you have started typing in Word processor!! :) IF and B_D, say Pollyanna or what, I, too, am optimistic that something 'positive' happens this time! JB thanks for posting that photo......LAMO LAMO POSTINGS PADHDA PADHDA TATEKO AANKHA LAI AARAMI DIYO. IF: >>This of course requires patience on the Maoist's part and sincerity on the governmnet's part. Do you thinks it's governemnt whose sincerity is doubtful? |
| isolated freak | Posted
on 04-Feb-03 08:09 PM
no name, bingo..pennyless these days because no job and telephone bills.. so, to save money.. i type in word processor, connect and then post. still there are some errors because i never edit what i post on sajha. its not i am writing a paper.. now to answer your question: yes, sincerity. |
| suva chintak | Posted
on 04-Feb-03 08:18 PM
Folks, don't get me wrong, I am all for peace and tranquility in our troubled land. But, something just does not sit right with the present peace talks. Should there be some accountability for the death of 8000 innocent citizens? Can all go scot-free just because this is politics where you cut deals and everything is fine? Maybe I am being too much idealistic here. if you kill one person, you are a murderer if you kill a thousand, you are a hero and if you can kill them all, you are God! I think the pragmatics of politics and the weakness of the government will take this course, the killers and murderers who killed ordinary teachers, farmers, housewives, and school children in the most inhuman ways will soon be sitting in Singhadurbar and teaching the families of those victims about peace (after engaging in the most brutal massacre and terror the country has ever seen), democracy (after physically eliminating all dissent in their area of control), national development(after they systematically destroyed all infrastructure and development projects) and human rights (after maintaining the most inhuman terror through out the country)! What can we do except throw up? I think that is the great tragedy...for example how will the daughters of Mr IGP and Mrs Shrestha ever be able to look up hero duo Prachanda and Baburam as anything but murderers even if the realpolitics makes them presidents and prime ministers? What kind of justice is there for the victims and their families as they now see their tormentors get scot free from the political deal? So my fear is that this ceasefire might bring us peace (maybe), but it will not bring justice to the thousands and thousands of sufferes of the conflict. Sure, it will get the likes of Baburam, Prachanda, Baadal and the rest of the high command plenty of legitimate power as they get into the government(they already had enough illegitimate power and money already). I know they say all is fair in love and war, but it is difficult not to see the whole thing as a ruthless climb to Singha Durbar on a ladder made of corpses and skeletons of 8000 innocent Nepalis. They talk about a ceasefire, but from what I seen in the press, it seems like the government just surrendered unconditionally by accepting all the conditions of the maoists: round-table conference, constituent assembly, joint government, and the release of all their comrades from jail. What did the government get in return? The Maoists students won't even stop the strike on the educational institutions! I personally think the Maoists really scared the shit out of the king, prime minister, ministers and the security chiefs by gunning IGP Shrestha - a simple yet chilling message which said: if we can get the APF IGP when we want, we can also get your ass whipped when we so desire. So King G, fearing not only for his crown but also his royal skin, promptly raises the white flag from Narayanhiti. I don't support the Maoist philosophy, politics, least of all their inhuman tactics. But I will give them this: brilliant strategists, they got everyone by the balls, even the royal ones. But, let us hope for the best! I guess any peace is better than no peace. |
| isolated freak | Posted
on 04-Feb-03 10:10 PM
Suva Chintak, Nice take on things. Yes, I agree, there are many questions that are still unanswered. But, this time, as Boston Dude and NoName say, questions aside (for a crtain period of time), we should rather work towards for a lasting peace. Give Peace a Chance (even if its momentary and false:-) |
| noname | Posted
on 05-Feb-03 06:55 AM
>>So my fear is that this ceasefire might bring us peace (maybe), but it will not bring justice to the thousands and thousands of sufferes of the conflict. Well said, SC!! Yeh, let's hope for the best!! We are in a situation that the following verse sums in a best way! Taken from HIMAL KHABARPATRIKA as translated verses of Bertolt Brecht (Though, I think these lines are attributed to another German, Neimoeler)from an anonymus reader. cGttM tL dnfO{ 3]g{ cfP gfhLx¿ klxn] sDo'lgi6 df:g cfP d r"k nfu], lsgeg] d sDo'lg:6 lyOg . To;kl5 pgLx¿n] ox'bLnfO{ tfs] d s]xL af]lng, lsgeg] d lyOg ox'bL . pgLx¿ km]l/ cfP 6«]8 o'lgogjfbLnfO{ df:g d r'krfk lyP, lsgeg] d 6«]8 o'lgogjfbL lyOg . kl5 pgLx¿ k|f]6]:6]G6nfO{ lk:g cfP d Sofyf]lns lyP, To;}n] s]xL af]lng, cGTodf, tL dnfO{ 3]g{ cfP, Tolt~h]n s;}sf] nflu af]lnlbg] sf]xL ar]s} lyPg . |
| boston_dude | Posted
on 05-Feb-03 12:08 PM
suva chintak, I agree with what you are saying. The human tragedy in all this, and just how unfair it is to the victims of this war: direct and indirect ones. However, I learnt a long time ago that we can always talk about what, how and why things should be a certain way, but in the end, we can only choose from the options available. So, when you look at it from that perspective, what is happening now is close to the best we could have hoped for. So, let's hope for the best as we move forward. B_D. |
| whine and chij | Posted
on 05-Feb-03 12:21 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A24174-2003Feb4.html the plot thickens? |
| sally | Posted
on 05-Feb-03 01:21 PM
Interesting. Translation of what Rocca had to say: "We here at the League of Friends and Supporters of The Titanic deeply appreciate the news that some duct tape has been found. We remain concerned that the captain, first mate, and wine steward seem to be fighting over the duct tape. We do hope they don't tear it, or fall overboard with it, before it can be used. And we remain uncertain whether duct tape, even if it survives the abovementioned fight, will be able to stop the leak--particularly since there are so many people on board who are dedicated to the cause of hole-punching. "The Titanic, which was formerly of concern to us mainly because it had a nice bar, is is of particular concern to us since we recently discovered that it is chained by invisible ropes to all other ships in the North Atlantic. So if she goes down, we'll even feel the splash here at the headquarters of the League of Friends and Supporters of the Titanic. Which is a real bummer. "But hey. Good luck with that duct tape." BTW, probably a lot of people here have read the 2-part analysis in the KTM Post by DC's Anup Pahari. It's a good, thoughtful piece; it can be found in today's and yesterday's paper. Check it out if you haven't already. |
| suva chintak | Posted
on 05-Feb-03 01:25 PM
Dear WC, Would it be too much trouble for you to copy and paste that article? If not, I would appreciate if you could let us read that, my Indi mastah computer does not do that kind of hyper task. Peace, for we have no choice! |
| boston_dude | Posted
on 05-Feb-03 02:44 PM
suva chintak, here is the article wc referred to. Nothing of substance in it as sally implied. B_D. U.S. Alarmed at Success of Nepalese Maoists Reuters Tuesday, February 4, 2003; 2:11 PM WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is alarmed at the success of Maoist rebels in the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal and fears the war might cause regional instability, the U.S. diplomat in charge of South Asia policy said on Tuesday. "The Maoists are doing very well and the government of Nepal seems to be unable to pull together to deal with the issue," Assistant Secretary of State Christina Rocca told reporters from the Defense Writers Group. "This is an area of great concern to us. The situation in Nepal is really not looking very good," she said. Rocca said Washington saw some grounds for optimism in the cease-fire agreed upon last Thursday and in the rebels' decision to call off the strike they had called for Feb. 13-14. "Maybe this is a reason for hope but the fact of the matter is it's a deteriorating situation," she added. The United States has backed the government in the war but Rocca said neither side could win militarily and dialogue was the only way to stop the bloodshed. The aim of U.S. aid to the Nepalese military is to help the government persuade the rebels to negotiate, she said. The United States asked Congress for $20 million in military support for Nepal in 2002 but Congress cut that back to $12 million. Nepal has asked for military transport helicopters but the United States has not yet delivered any. "It's to help the government of Nepal have enough force to bring the Maoists to the table, because this is not a dispute that's going to be resolved through force," Rocca said. More than 7,200 people have been killed in Nepal since the Maoists took up arms in 1996 to turn the kingdom into a one-party communist republic -- 5,500 of them in the 14 months since the last truce broke down. Rocca said that if the fighting continued it could lead to a refugee exodus and a humanitarian crisis. "This is a real threat to India, a threat to regional stability. The threat of Nepal becoming victim to ever-escalating violence could lead to tremendous humanitarian problems. We are already seeing people leaving," she added. |
| suva chintak | Posted
on 05-Feb-03 03:02 PM
Thanks boston_dude, Yes I agree, there is nothing new or of any substance. Seems like a proforma statement the government here has to bring out every now and then. But what seemed most callous was that she expresses more concern for 'regional stability' and 'security threats' to India, than the tragedy and suffering the Nepali people are facing!! So, theoretically, if the conflict was to remain fully internal and there was to be no external implications, the US would not be bothered! Oh God, do small people, small nations mean anything to the big powers? I guess they can wipe them out or create them anew as they wish with a swipe of magic wand! Welcome, the new world order! Sally, that was a great pun on Roccatalk, enjoyed it! |
| whine and chij | Posted
on 05-Feb-03 03:07 PM
fav line: "It's to help the government of Nepal have enough force to bring the Maoists to the table, because this is not a dispute that's going to be resolved through force," Rocca said. ah, THE IRONY! |
| sally | Posted
on 05-Feb-03 03:14 PM
No, indeed. Not unless one resolves to use force to force the forces not to use force. |
| whine and chij | Posted
on 05-Feb-03 03:17 PM
my point exactly. |
| boston_dude | Posted
on 05-Feb-03 03:19 PM
True but ironic. Saddam could use the same argument against the US. If he was able to get his hands on a few nukes then Bush would not be so quick to pull the trigger on him. Not that I am hoping for such an outcome.. but ironic it is. B_D. |
| Nepe | Posted
on 05-Feb-03 03:24 PM
Dr. Pahari's article is one of the best I have read in recent time apropos resolving the war in Nepal. A well-balanced, unbiased, no-nonsense and all-round analysis of the TECHNICAL ASPECT of the conflict and some genuine and unbeatable suggestions to all parties involved. I highly recommend this article to all those who want to be informed of the real complexities of the problem and prospects of it's negotiated resolution. A timely work of a genuinely enlightened Nepali intellectual based on DC. DC rocks. First part: http://www.kantipuronline.com/archive/kpost/2003-2-3/kp_editorial.htm#Negotiating%20an%20end%20to%20internal%20war Second part http://www.kantipuronline.com/archive/kpost/2003-2-4/kp_editorial.htm#Negotiating%20an%20end%20to%20internal%20war Final part: http://www.kantipuronline.com/kpost_html/kp_editorial.htm#Negotiating%20an%20end%20to%20internal%20conflict If you are too lazy to read the whole article, at least read the conclusion: Here it is. Conclusion: A negotiated settlement followed by a reentry of the Maoists into the political mainstream, rather than a violent revolution with very limited public support and dubious consequences, affords the best chance for the key agenda of the Maoist constituency to become permanently inscribed into the structures of the state and enacted into law/policy via a lasting constitutional process. While there is no public support for a communist revolution, there is widespread and deep support among Nepalis for far reaching reforms in Nepal’s social, political and economic norms and institutions. The majority of Nepalis are for eliminating corruption, for better governance, for reducing inequality and disparity between city and countryside, for a proactive role by the state to oversee the expansion of equal opportunity to all citizens regardless of religion, language or caste/ethnic background. |
| Nepe | Posted
on 05-Feb-03 03:25 PM
(contd) To the extent that the Maoists believe in the same things they will find ample public support for their reform agenda among Nepalis. A Maoist party that renounced violence and reentered the political mainstream with these issues as its primary agenda would be formidable in local and national elections and assured of winning a powerful seat at the table of Nepali politics as a permanent voice for progressive ideals. Despite a recent mutual falling out, the "state" in Nepal still comprises jointly of the constitutional monarchy and political parties. The monarchy and the major parties will be very hard pressed to gain back the goodwill and political ground that each loses with the passing of weeks and months without a negotiated settlement. The principle incentive and responsibility for starting and keeping negotiations in place, therefore, belongs to the state and to the political mainstream. The Maoists have now given formal notice that they are willing to talk. Under these circumstances, Nepalis have the right to expect the state and the political mainstream to capitalize and build on rebel peace overtures. Thus, the monarchy and political parties must do everything in their powers to open up the possibilities for the Maoists to re-enter and remain in the national political mainstream. This will require that crown and parties willingly participate in expanding the political mainstream as bounded by the 1990 constitution. This will also require that the redefined mainstream be more inclusive and tolerant of the kinds of ideas and interests whose political espousal has caused the Maoists to drift completely off the mainstream In return for their roles in securing a future for peace and democracy in Nepal the monarchy and political parties can expect commensurate rewards. For the palace, an unambiguous public effort in pursuit of peace and democracy clinches the case for monarchy’s lasting place in Nepal’s future more effectively and convincingly than any amount of words or symbolic deeds ever can. For the political parties, sincere efforts expended towards a negotiated settlement holds out the only real prospects for a thorough cleansing and public rehabilitation of political legacies sullied and squandered over twelve scandalously profligate years. In the absence of a negotiated peace, both monarchy and political parties are forced to exist and function without assurance of even the most basic conditions for their respective long-term survival – an unenviable alternative. In the course of negotiating a peaceful end to the insurgency, Nepal’s leaders are presented with a landmark opportunity to re-evaluate and redesign fundamental aspects of democracy, politics, and governance and to introduce structural reforms in the custodianship and management of the state. Politicians and power centers may have to sacrifice a few things in the short run, but all Nepalis stand to gain much from a renewed, stable and strengthened democracy. The end |
| Deep | Posted
on 05-Feb-03 03:27 PM
I had mentioned earlier in my several posts that Maoist will come under the king. I am pretty much convinced that this breakthrough is brokered by the narayanhiti sahu. I don't think chand is capable of bringing badal, bauram, and prahanda to the table. Well, C.Assembly stand can have its momentum. Narayanhiti is not worried much about with this assembly idea, in my view. this assembly, if ever comes into play, will do nothing drastic to be glorified. it will draft pretty much the same constitution with some minor changes. the source of power lies not with the constitution but with the supporters. The deadlier the supporters the more poweful the leader or the ruler. What maoists were doing all along will not be questioned by the people in the govt. now. because they are not allowed to venture in that field. Once the maoists go to narayanhiti with flowers and folded hands, UML and NC leadership will scream and say we knew king and maosists were the threat to democracy then slowly they find something else to cry over. UML is a fake communist party. Its leadership just pretends that UML is a communist party but it also knows it isn't. UML has no clue what it is? aaimai ki logne manchhe...? the party is damn confused. NC pretends that it is a nationalist party. But in fact it isn't. Awasarbad to Kangress is What is chhyang to Baudhha. It is the place for opportunists. NC leadership knows this but what it does not is NC aaimai ki lognemanchhe? NC leadership is terribly corrupted and stinky... About bhajan mandali? well, we all know... Whatelse to expect from hijadas? |
| whine and chij | Posted
on 05-Feb-03 03:47 PM
ah, no. |
| noname | Posted
on 05-Feb-03 05:11 PM
It seems a lot of groundwork has already been done. Yubaraj Sangraula has prepared modus operandi from help of Danish government and they are looking for some Scandanvian country to play the role of meditator. And so on..... However, it's interesting that both India and US are not so enthusiastic about this cease fire agreement. Is it that they are pressing the palace for a government with UML as head? I very much think so! |
| Puru Subedi | Posted
on 19-Feb-03 10:52 AM
Another article titled "Common Agenda for Nepal (CAN)" by Anup ji at the following URL: http://www.nepalnews.com.np/contents/englishdaily/ktmpost/2003/feb/feb18/features1.htm -PS |