Nepal parties declare a road map for democracy Seven major pro-democratic political parties in Nepal created history today by agreeing upon a common agenda for the restoration of democracy. Top leaders of Nepali Congress, CPN UML, NC Democratic, Janamorcha Nepal, Nepal Workers’ and Peasants’ Party, Nepal Sadbhavana Party (Anandidevi) and Samyukta Bammorcha gathered in aContinue reading “Finally, Nepali Political Parties Have One Voice Now”
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First Step toward Peace is Restoration of Parliament
Nepal parties set common agenda for democratic movement By Dinesh Wagle King Gyanendra, the Chief Executive of the country, says Nepal has chosen PEACE as its agenda. Seven political parties, armed with, I still believe, popular support for free society have agreed to choose ‘RESTORATION of PARLIAMENT’ as a common agenda of democratic movement. Yes,Continue reading “First Step toward Peace is Restoration of Parliament”
Kathmandu Drama: Gagan Thapa Released, Arrested
Nepal Democracy Movement: Student Leader Arrested Again Gagan Thapa addressing a corner meeting in Baneshowr a few dats before he was arrested on April 26. Pic by CSK The ruling of the Supreme Court in Nepal became the subject of public mockery today when Nepali authorities staged the artless drama of releasing Gagan Thapa, aContinue reading “Kathmandu Drama: Gagan Thapa Released, Arrested”
Live From Kathmandu- III
A reporter/blogger spends an hour observing activities of Ason Chowk where pro-democracy demonstrations and arrests are taking place these days. By Dinesh Wagle on March 9th, 2005 in Wagle Street Journal This woman told me that business in Ason was going as usual despite recent demonstrations and arrests there. Today’s price of tomatoes is Rs.Continue reading “Live From Kathmandu- III”
Make Love, Not War (Against the King) ?
By Dinesh Wagle on February 14th, 2005 in Wagle Street Journal Thirteen days after experiencing a dramatic political change in their country, Nepali people, mostly youth and in the city area are in a mood of celebration today. Know why? Valentine fever has caught them like a fire in an African jungle. Yes there areContinue reading “Make Love, Not War (Against the King) ?”