Author: UWB

  • They Want Republic Nepal… Jhyamma Jhyamma

    After spending three weeks in the United States, blogger Dinesh Wagle is back in action on the politically sensitive streets of Kathmandu. If you go by the opinions on the street, you will conclude that everyone wants to see a Democratic Republic of Nepal. Yes, Bikash Sherpa included. All pics by Wagle Who is this…

  • Skeptical People Warn Politicians

    The Seven Party Alliance (SPA) held a mass meeting at the Open Theatre, Ratnapark to celebrate the victory of people where the people ‘talked and showed’ they are still skeptical on politicians’ commitment to constituent assembly and republic. The most indicating was a big banner prepared by Civil Society of Ghattekula that read:

  • Can Parliament Declare Constituent Assembly?

    Whether Constituent Assembly with or without a Condition By Surendra Bhandari Lawyer, in Japan The country is still undergoing through a volatile political situation. The political changes induced by the people’s movement followed by King’s declaration for the restoration of the House of Representatives on April 24th 2006 has unfurled immense opportunities to move ahead…

  • Is Monarchy Relevant for Nepal? (Part II)

    Though this article was written immediately after king’s first address, UWB has published it in order to bring the issue of monarchy for public debate. By Mahesh Poudyal The politics of monarchy You must be thinking I must have made some mistakes with the heading “politics of monarchy,” you must be thinking “monarchs don’t get…

  • Importance of Being Girija

    Girija Prasad Koirala, the PM designate, has accepted the greatest challenge of his political career. His performance and delivery in coming days will eventually write the leadline of his obituary. Flowers and Thorns: Koirala has a history of a beleaguered PM and an appealing opposition leader Pic by Prakash Mathema By Deepak Adhikari When Seven…

  • Is Monarchy Relevant for Nepal? (Part I)

    Though this article was written immediately after king’s first address, UWB has published it in order to bring the issue of monarchy for public debate. By Mahesh Poudyal Friday night’s talk – after the royal proclamation – was mainly about king Gyanendra trying to split the SPA-Maoist alliance by offering the post of PM to…

  • Leaders Vow to Preserve People’s Power

    Kalanki Chowk, that witnessed massacre of 4 protesters on April 20, today marked another milestone by paying condolences to them and vowing to continue fighting for loktantra. By Deepak Adhikari and Tilak Pathak Kalanki Calling: Around two lakhs people gathered in Kalanki today Pic by Prakash Mathema Every nook and corner of Kathmandu Valley is…