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  • After Nepal, Who will head CPN-UML?

    The resignation of Madhav Kumar Nepal, who led the party for the past 15 years, has triggered a big question — who will take over the reins of CPN-UML? By Ghanashyam Ojha MK Nepal resigned on moral grounds after UML, the second largest political party before the April 10 election, came a poor third in…

  • U.S. Subverting Nepal Poll Mandate

    Nepal in the foreign press: The Hindu reports that American ambassador Nancy Powell “actively pushing” the idea that Girija Prasad Koirala should remain Prime Minister. A section of Nepali Congress says Maoists must first oust Koirala to stake claim to the top post. Amendment to interim constitution to allow PM to be removed by simple…

  • Maoists and Main Stream Politics of Nepal (Two Years After)

    Two years ago Neil wrote: Instead of joining the mainstream the Maoists intend to define the mainstream. Now he writes: The Maoists have not joined the mainstream. Now they are the mainstream. By Neil Horning Nearly two years ago I wrote an opinion piece for UWB where I warned, “While it is imperative that both…

  • Don’t Subvert Mandate: Let Maoist Lead the Government

    Nepal should, wisely, follow the Turkish path and avoid the Algerian tragedy from being repeated here. Democracy cannot move forward—let alone prosper—by subverting the people’s mandate. It’s foolish to think that constitutional technicalities can be manipulated to get around the popular mandate. By Ameet Dhakal Some people in the Nepali Congress (NC) are still contemplating…

  • Second Loktantra (Democracy) Day

    Click here for a report in Nepali and photos of the second Loktantra day party hosted by the Prime Minister. …… From UWB archive: April Revolution …. For the record: The second anniversary of the historic Loktantra Day was observed throughout the country today to commemorate the victory of Nepali people over the direct rule…

  • Maoists on King: Badal the Radical Snubs Baburam the No. 2

    “It would be good if he peacefully, voluntarily leaves the palace after the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly decides to abolish monarchy. If he does not do so, the government will treat him just like any common criminal and use the army or other force to oust him from there.” Previous blog: Maoist Ultimatum…

  • Now It's Congress That Is Bargaining

    It seems that the tables have been turned. The customers have become managers and managers have become customers who are willing to bargain. We are talking about relationship of Nepali Congress and the CPN Maoist which has seen changes because of the April 10 election results. Before, when Congress was the largest party in the…