Any coup in Nepal would be not only suicidal for the coup-supporting high ranking officials of the Army but also against the Nepali peoples’ verdict.
Today’s copy of the Kathmandu Post, at my desk, welcomed me as I returned from a six-day long trek in the Helambu region of Nepal. A single column, front page piece titled “Army chief rules out coup” caught my attention rather than the six-column wide, double-decker headlined main news of the Post. The trip was superb, though I didn’t see many syau jasta gala bhayeki soltinis and Apple in the Helambu which I had expected to see in the region but I must confess the news item made my day. If General Katawal really meant (he has no other option really) what he said, then I appreciate his statement. Such an act would be not only suicidal for the coup-supporting high ranking officials of the Army but also against the Nepali peoples’ verdict. That wouldn’t last long too. The people of Nepal are much more aware, politically and socially, than they were a decade ago. They don’t want others to take care of their affairs; they want to do that themselves. If the situation demands, they are ready to state another April Revolution. Yes, the Maoists are brat. That’s almost proved. But that doesn’t mean the democracy should be a casualty of their foolishness. The main news of the past is bleak (Dashain blessings fail to break political impasse) but I hope the situation will improve in the coming days. I know not all people like these leaders with an open heart but my view is that there is no other option than having complete faith on the political leadership and political parties. The Post news on General’s remark:
SANKHUWASABHA, Oct 23– Chief of Army Staff General Rookmangud Katawal has ruled out the possibility of an army coup. Talking to representatives of civil society at the Amardal Battalion at Khandbaari barracks Monday, General Katawal said, “The Nepal Army (NA) will never stage a coup in the country.” Dismissing speculations that the army might stage a coup, he said that it was all just a rumor. He also said that the NA was already a part of the democratic system and would abide by that system. According to Red Cross district president Saroj Bajracharya, Katawal expressed firm commitment to obeying the orders of the democratic government and said “The NA will follow the letter and spirit of government orders.” (more)
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47 responses to “So the General Rules Out Coup. Good!”
This is good that the army has clarified the statement which was made without any base or evidence.
Let’s see what the people who brought this statement have to say to defend their original statement.
Gen Katuwal,
You and your army is the only hope for we nepalese.
Now the iron is red hot, strike it with your full force.
These corrupt leaders need a break in Jail.
Only you can save our country from being ruined further.
We need you and your army.
Jai Nepali Janata.
PS: Those who do not like my comments, leave the country. Nepal is not your ground to foreplay your dirty deeds.
As a democracy loving people its good.
But the way parties are fearing election is not a good sign.
Fearing election means you don’t want to face people.
Election is the only way out for the current state of anarchy.
Whatever process is opted for the election is applied for all the
party. Some system is likely to favor one party while the other
system to other party. But, that will be reflected in few percentage.
Its not that you don’t have public support and go changing system and
you will get majority seats. Never……………..
But, all parties are locking horns on these petty issues.
I) First on the eve of election Maoists made foolish move to run away from election.
II) Then NC is opposing proportional demand.
iii) UML is simply watching
All the party should oppose Maoists demand saying this is not the way you
change your demand time and again.
Fully proportional system will take away right of people to the candidate of their
choice. The politician mostly hated by public can also enter the house.
Not a good point
Well, even if the army takes over, we feel that they better equipped to run the country than our inept leaders.
People are wakka…with these crook leaders. Now people are questioning themselves whether they are sovereign or not ? Girija, Makune and Prachanda are worsening the situation and moving toward anti-democracy and more civil war.
Look at the price hike. Only the rich people can bear the new gasoline price but not the poor. These leaders are the one who were against the price hike during the royal regime but now they are following the same. It means all those criticism of price hike during the royal regime was political agenda only, but not in favour of the poor people.
Another case, if king try to disrupt the CA election then the house can abolish the monarchy but what about spam disrupting the CA election ?
People are being made prisoners by these three crooks brahmin leaders.
The army should also be one of the forces in the nation. If there is no army then god knows what the maoists are going to do. Their actions even right now are not controlled, and in the situation where the army is not there, then the maoists will certainly go on a rampage.
So, the army should stay at its current stage.
Hey you guys, start singing Jana Gana Mana. This is the only way out now. There is no need for an independent and so called sovereign Nepal. Being a part of the Indian Union will bring greater prosperity to the Nepalese People.
Deva
These three Bahuns are totally destroying Nepal: Girija, Krishna Sitaula, and Prachande (son of whore). These three bahuns should be fed human wastes before they are hanged.
These three Bahuns are totally destroying Nepal: Girija, Krishna Sitaula, and Prachande (son of whore). These three bahuns should be fed human wastes before they are hanged.
These three Bahuns are totally destroying Nepal: Girija, Krishna Sitaula, and Prachande (son of whore). These three bahuns should be fed human wastes before they are hanged.
Pol pot Prachande:
How long do you want to live on this planet? one month, two months, three months, or six months? I am determined to send you to another planet. Also, you want to become the first president of Nepal, right? Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!
You are really a STUPID ASSHOLE!!!
Dear Friends,
NEPAL army is the solid bulwork of the people.When Prithivi Narayan Shah attacked Kathmandu the army of then Kathmandu rulers did not revolt,they submitted them selves to the Gorkha army.During Kot Parba,the army did not revolt against Jung Bahadur.In 2007 B.S. There were people who thaught the army will help the Ranas,even the Gorkha Dal could not get support from the army.
Nepals army is PEOPLES army will remain responsible to the Janta not the discredeted rulers.
Dear Friends,
NEPAL army is the solid bulwork of the people.When Prithivi Narayan Shah attacked Kathmandu the army of then Kathmandu rulers did not revolt,they submitted them selves to the Gorkha army.During Kot Parba,the army did not revolt against Jung Bahadur.In 2007 B.S. There were people who thaught the army will help the Ranas,even the Gorkha Dal could not get support from the army.
Nepals army is PEOPLES army will remain responsible to the Janta not the discredeted rulers.
Dear Friends,
NEPAL army is the solid bulwork of the people.When Prithivi Narayan Shah attacked Kathmandu the army of then Kathmandu rulers did not revolt,they submitted them selves to the Gorkha army.During Kot Parba,the army did not revolt against Jung Bahadur.In 2007 B.S. There were people who thaught the army will help the Ranas,even the Gorkha Dal could not get support from the army.
Nepals army is PEOPLES army will remain responsible to the Janta not the discredeted rulers.
Choices are clear:
1. Keep being ruled by these time-again-tested SPA and Maoist leaders.
2. Ask King to get back in the scene with army rule.
3. Merge India into Nepal.
The longer its takes, the more the suffering!
It has to be the call of Nepalese people now!
nepal army or the royal nepal army is also one of the most corrupt institution in the country(look at the wedding of general thapa’s daughter). i think thoug there are a huge number of armymen that are loyal to the monarch, the generals and the kernals want out, i think they can make more money from the corruption in a party rule than the king’s rule, though they seem loyal to the king on the outside they wont waste of chance to kill the king. This katuwal guy saying army will not stage a coup is mere propoganda than anything else. nepal army is one of the weakest and the most dis organised army in the world.
it couldnot even tackle 30000 ill equiped maoists when rna is three times in size and much better equiped.
Sankalpa,
how much are you paid by prachanda and bhattarai to write against one and only responsible organisation of our country?
Maoists think if they can disintegrate nepalese army, they can rule over nepal without election.
hey you YCL Sankalpa “Prachanda’s undeclared Son”, days will come when your father will be hanged in tudikhel.
this is the only way to solve the problem in nepal.leadears talk ed too much before april. and they don,t do nothing to people. we need peace and law an order.if army take over it will be good in nepal at this situation.i always support democracy and nepali congress.but there is no law and ycl gunda and we are enough of this
Hey stupid YCL thug Sankalpa:
First of all, were you born at one of the maoist camps? You are called YCL (young confused league) because your mother ( one of the female maoist cadres) can’t tell you who your actual father is. She was forced to sleep with a number of maoist thugs at the camp. You are called YCL because you inherited mixed characters from your different fathers.
You said Nepal army could not defeat your maoist thugs because these maoist thugs never fought a conventional war. Let your maoist thugs fight a real conventional war against the Nepali army, then you will know who will win. These maoist thugs always fought deceitful war.
GO TO HELL STUPID YCL THUG!!!
Can anyone give me information about Pol pot Prachande’s son Prakash, Please? we need to track him down.
All these YCL thugs, including terroist Puspa Kamal Dahal will be buried by April/May.
Sankalpaji:
Does Puspa Kamal Dahalji have the support of anyone else besides these 30,000 maoists? That is why comrade puspa kamal Dahalji is so scared to death to go to the CA poll.
Good old army no need to coup they did the coup when Kings brother died.
How much can an entire nation be in denial. All have to say we like unions even they hate maoists because that is how it is.
we love maoist and we do love king.
Neither is true and all have to live.
good halloween to all. My dog is maoist.
oye xxx,
i think , it was your mother that slept with all those maoists, and gave birth to you,coz just like them you have a foul mouth.
aaa bhanda alankar bhjchas, i don’t support the maoist in any ways, my comment was answer to why army general said he wouldn’t stage a coup.
now. conventional war or gurilla war, army couldn’t defeat them , hey idiot how long does it take a army 3 times the size of it’s enemy, with all the helicopters and modern weapons to defeat a gurilla force with no good weapons. tero dimag ma goo bhareko cha ho. khate.
ani oye chatti ma …….. , most responsible re, tero bau lai gayera sodh. how corrupt the army is bhanera, during king’s active rule army le weapon kinda kati corruption gareko cha bhanera.
mr analystji, i know maoists took a huge blow because of the terai and they have basically lost most of their support base, ca elections will expose them for good, so they like any other politicians will try to disrupt it. but my question is that army is good bhanne hami haru le , raja ko direct rule ma army ko chada bani dekhyo ki dekhena, human right group haru ko sabai report hera, maobadi le bhanda army le ke ke gareko cha taha paucha. maobadi lai check garna army chahincha bhane army lai check garna chai kun group banaune aba.??/
There is a rumour that there is going to be a war between NA and PLA within 3-6 months in Girija rule. The terai groups are planning to adopt the strategy of LITTE with the demand of separating the nation. The black bloody clouds are roaming around us and we are still happy with these Koirala, Sitauala, Paudel, Dahal, Bhattarai, Nepal, Dixit, Pandey and other pandits.
Lets pray for peace and true democracy and continuation of sovereign state and people.
Otherwise we will become BAHADUR (Gatekeeper) of Indians in our own conutry.
“it couldnot even tackle 30000 ill equiped maoists when rna is three times in size and much better equiped.”
The Army did not have the people’s support, that is why.
Now it can be hoped that the people finally have their eyes opened as to who is the real threat to our country.
“it couldnot even tackle 30000 ill equiped maoists when rna is three times in size and much better equiped.”
The Army did not have the people’s support, that is why.
Now it can be hoped that the people finally have their eyes opened as to who is the real threat to our country, culture and way of life.
YCL Sankalpa,
tero bau prachanda ko rastrapati banne sapana ta aba sakiyo. khali neu khoji ra chha.. kun din janata le dhunga hani hani marchan ani thaha paauchha.
ani tyo 30,000 sena ko lagi bhaneko talab bhatta jati tero bau le nepal ma helicopter chadera, dhoti shyam sharan lai beer khuwaera sakeko chae k ni? ani tero lai kattu ganji pani tyahi sena ko paisa le kineko hoina..
tero bau ko tauko ko gel ta lutera uthako paisa le kineko ho.
The crux of the matter is- unless something radical happens within few months time, the simmering conflicts on all aspects will come to boil and we will have civil war in our hands or death of a nation will occur in vain and callous manner because of 8 syndicate who believe themselves to be right when everything is wrong.
Wagle can take a hike up to Mustang or better yet face off the earth- nothing is happening unless commie bastards take over or there is a complete collapse of country and UN walks in with India as front guard in the guise of Peace keeping. History does repeat itself when you few with eliteist tendencies sees themselves to be what they are not- a true citizen with care of of nation.
The very fact that the COAS giving repeated clarifications that the army does not intend to plot a coup has elements of his frail intention sticked from within. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know that the hardcore royalists and a section within the army are always in favour of a coup. But the Nepalis’ democratic aspirations and awareness level is so high that every time they attempt a coup, they will lose more of their authorities in the aftermath of a public uprising. Bring on a coup and Gyanendra will be driven out of the country come another April. No ultra rightists, no ultra leftists please.
One Afghani wrote – Extremism have changed our lives into hell.
‘Life is precious’. This is what I have heard and read my whole life. Of course, every human being should be respected and every life should be saved. But then came this era of terror in which the human life is not considered worth of anything.
In Afghanistan, it started after King Zahir Shah was removed from power. A series of fighting and killings started after that which is still continued. In Pakistan, it started the same day when Jihad began against Russian forces in Afghanistan. Pakistan was front-line ally in that war as it is now also front-line ally in the war against terror.
In fact, Pakistan has acted and would act as front-line ally in any war started by United States of America. In the war against Russians, America and Pakistan gave too much weapons and money to the extremist elements that later killed Afghans mercilessly.
After America won the war and left Afghanistan, the extremist warlords fought each other and created a big cause in the country. They killed thousands of innocent people in the name of Sharia and Islam and then America attacked Afghanistan to crush them.
This attack caused a new war in the region. The front-line allies have other states within them. The other stated fully back terrorist organisations who are trained there and then come to Afghanistan for attacks.
They kill people in broad daylight, abduct tribal elders, journalists, professor, teachers, doctors, engineers and other skilled people and then, after declaring them “spies”, behead them.
Extremism created more extremism. So now the whole region is under extremist and militant rule. No one is safe. Suicide attacks and blasts are every where. Kidnappings and beheadings are every day routine.
The only thing you can say about this situation is that it is not life. And if you call it a life, then I must say that life was never so fearful.
“The current situation of Nepal shows that s(six)paM is changing our lives into hell”
“Bring on a coup and Gyanendra will be driven out of the country come another April. ” There will not be another “April” because the people know who the real enemy is now. The Nepal Army is not the enemy.
YCL Thug Sankalpa:
People like you terroist should be hanged at Tundikhel along with your master Prachande. Is your mother still languishing at shaktikhor maoist camp?
I have to say Rohit from above is the biggest tool/idiot/moron.
I forgot to mention “in the whole wide world.”
what a fcuking tool.
Dear All,
Coup is what we need againts these fucking seven party fools, everybody knows that these fools will destroy these county within next six month and fucking moron who is critisizing army will beg them to step over and save the country. Stupid Moron says that Nepal army could not defeat ill equipped maoist, he needs to study art of war, it is alway difficult to defeat the guerilla in conventional way as shown in Vietnam war and Afghantistan war and now in Iraq, much better equipped amrican are having very difficult time controlling the area. In camprison Nepal army did quite well during the war but they were not given support by parties and even then ruling elits fully, they were asked to fight with one hand tied. Guerilla war can be wiped out if they can get peoples support and better intlligence and if needed unqulified brutality where there will be no mercy to enemy. For example in Malaysia war and recently in Chechen war in Russia. This time war starts many people will have not option but to support army and army will have no option but to supress the maoist brutally and this time war will be like real war, no mercy. Thanks to stupid rotten leaders this what our country’s future is. I comletely blame not the maoist ( as they are doing what they are supposed to be doing) but stupid leaders of SPA and meddeling dhoti indians. ( who always get kick in the asshole as in Sri Lanka and even their own punjab). All those who stupidly marched in so called april revolution Enjoy Naya Nepal.
so according to this disillusioned author, after one and half years of total destruction, it has now come down to this – “there is no other option than having complete faith on the political leadership and political parties”. I thought loktantra was supposed to give us, the people, all options possible. But then what do you expect, regardless of what Katuwal says, this country HAS been under a coup for the past 18 months or so— by SAP-M supported by YCL.
why do you call a person who call the army corrupt a member of ycl??????
in fact army is corrupt and a lot to be precise.
its the institute where favourism and corruption is everyday business. and best there is no control and the ppl of nepal dont even know about it. how much money do you think that the generals pocket with every arms deal?????
how much money do you think the generals eat when heading a peace keeping missions and dealing of arms, drugs and humans during peace keeping missons are another things. why do you think UN is investigating NA for irregularities in peace keeping missions. and their autocracies and human rights abuses on nepali ppl can be matched only by those of maoist.
and ram prasad your theory only proves that the army is siding with power. army is just a muse of the person who takes complete control. NA cant win anything the 10 yr long conflict is the proof of it.
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I keep wondering what makes these self-proclaimed political leaders qualified to make decisions on behalf of Neplese people?
Yesterday, the YCL cadres issued a chakka jam @ chabahil. Their cause for doing so was that one of their cadres was beaten up by some unknown person or group. No one was let to go through the road not even security personnel.
This incident arises certain questions:
1) Why didn’t get to the bottom of this incident first and then brought to justice the person who was the culprit?
2) Does this mean that if one of their cadres gets beaten up, then the whole local people have to suffer from this? does this mean that this is the Maoists’ government?
3) Are we going into the “Full Communism” country?
4) Are we going to be the next “North Korea”?
Yes, we are heading toward full communism and North Korea because of this greedy and Giddhe GIRIJA PRASHAD KOIRALA AND HIS GOONS.
We don’t blame anything to maoist because their end goal is to bring communism autocratic rule in Nepal but these so-called democratic goons are following the “Prachanda Path” for nothing except to rule this nation in their remaining retired life.
ho ho.. sankalpa comarade, s 1:17 comarade are 100% right. RNA is the corrupt organisation and they should be loktrantraize at the earliest.
and you admin what do you think of yourself? who dare to beat our comarade, we will let him survive.
Laal Salaam,
Prachandapath jindabad
Janamukti Sena Jindabad
Gyane chor desh chhod, aba pani mandir darshan ko bahana ma head of state jasto gaes bhane khutaa sutta bhachidinchhau.
im not ur bloody comrade u half wit asskisser.
i am no maoist supporter. they suck, they will never rule nepal.
This loktantric spaM government has sensered BBC Nepal. Aren’t they fooling us by saying democratic themselves ?