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  • Ethnic Federalism in Nepal is a Recipe for Disaster

    Ethnic Groups and Race Based Federalism: A Recipe for Disaster for Nepal By Khagendra Thapa Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” It seems that Nepal has no leader who can speak out the truth and not just repeat like a…

  • Koirala: King's Actions Leading Nepal to Republic

    Prime Minister Koirala has changed the tone on monarchy which is a welcome move. He most come forward more clearly, precisely, and strongly. Finally, the man has said something important about monarchy in Nepal. This is very crucial and we applaud Koirala whatever he spoke today in his hometown Biratnagar. The time for celebrations hasn’t…

  • Nepal in Transition and Its Difficulties

    By Chattra Bahadur Nepal is at throes of change and transition appears difficult than anticipated. Of course, transition is never easy anywhere since it calls for dismantling of existing mechanisms and structures to be replaced by newer mechanisms and structures. And this is where we have collectively failed to take adequate measures. Present political scenario…

  • Prime Minister Defends Sitaula (America vs Maoists and Nepalgunj Curfew)

    Sitaula’s resignation won’t resolve nation’s problems: PM Finally, Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has publicly defended his Home Minister. This comes a day after the Parliament decided with two thirds majority to amend the constitutions as per the demands of Madhesi people. Madheis Janadhikar Forum, a group that claims to fight for the interests of…

  • Bahunists and Bahunism: Caretakers of Nepal’s Feudal Tradition

    Comment of the Moment: Originally Posted Here by Dinesh Koirala (Courtesy: Sano Baje) [UWB: We do not necessarily agree with the following piece but decided re-publish it here mainly for two reasons: One, we respect voices from all sides. Two, the article cites two of UWB posts as “excellent examples of Bahunists in action” though…

  • Madhesi Forum, Ignoring the Parliament, Sends Agitation Out of Control

    Even if these latest round of protests were part of pressure tactics, they must now be stopped because the parliament has addressed the demands of Madhesi people. As Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF or MPRF) continues claiming that the movement is going out of its control, violence created by its cadres has significantly grown in some…

  • People Defy Unjustified Banda in Madhes

    Update (8 March) Defiance of MPRF strike continues countrywide: Strike orders issued by the Madhesi People’s Rights Forum (MPRF) have been defied in various districts across the county. However, some districts in eastern Terai remain affected by the strike. In Morang, local administration, with the help of eight parties, civil society and the parties affected…