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Growing culture of violence in Nepal! Who is to blame?

Continuing with their long adopted strategy of terrorizing people and attacking free media once again maoists have intensified physical violence by kidnapping, torturing and murdering journalists, and their political opponents, who do not work in their favor. Journalist Birendra Sah and a Nepali Congress worker from Kapilvastu, Wakil Musalman, who were recently killed by the maoists are only a couple examples of their continued reign of terror. A few days back, maoists attacked and seriously injured NC leaders in Lamjung district in the disguise of YCL. Not long ago, maoists vandalised Kantipur publication causing it a severe damage. It is the continuation of series of violence and terror created by maoists in the Nepali society. While it is extremely deplorable one wonders what would happen to the press, media, and democracy if the maoists formed a government on their own?

Journalist killed by the brutal Maoist.

Dear countrymen,

"A committed journalist who was working for justice has been killed."

It is sad to learn about the death of Birendra Shah, a journalist who was brutally killed by the Maoist.

More depressing is that these are the people who want to form the Government. And to utter dismay there are people to support them.

Let us all come together to fight this brutality and tyranny.

The barrell of gun cannot supress the freedom of speech and expression.

Bullets can take our lives but not our freedom.

Today a mother lost one of her brave son. Let the soul of Birendra Shah rest in peace. We extend our profound condolences to the family members.

GOD BLESS NEPAL

Dinesh Sharma

Nepalese Democratic Forum (NDF)

Maoists! A part of problem or a part of solution?

With their recent decision to quit government, maoists are no longer a part of the coalition government in Nepal. As far as the general feeling over their absence in the government is concerned, not many people are bothered by their exclusion. However, along with the ouster of the maoists from the government the black clouds of uncertainty hovering over Nepal's future have become even bigger and along with it arise the serious questions what does it mean to the fragile peace process? And what does it mean to the future of an ordinary Nepali?

"Election to the constituent assembly, interim government and round-table conference" had been the three most important demands put forth by the maoists while justifying their bloody war that claimed more than thirteen thousand Nepali lives. An interim government with full authority and legitimacy, looking at its broad alliance which can also be called a round-table conference, is in place. (At least it is a lot more inclusive than the round-table conference called by the maoists, which could not take place facing outright rejection from the would be participants causing maoists a bitter shame.) As far as the election to the consituent assembly is concerned, it is a well know fact that it was the maoists who proposed November 22nd as the election date. While issuing the interim constitution it was agreed upon that the first meeting of the consituent assembly election would decide over the fate of monarchy. Would not it be a gross violation of the consitution if monarchy were abolished before the constituent assembly election? With Nepali Congress CWC deciding to go for republic and all other major political parties campaigning for it, there should not be even a shred of doubt in anyone's mind that the days of monarchy in Nepal are numbered. It's not that maoists don't understand it. They just want to make an excuse not to participate in an election they can't win. Otherwise, even when the leaders of all major parties are ready for a joint commitment for republic they would not go against the polls they claim they fought so hard for. It's not very hard to understand their motive behind it

What are the maoists' options now? They don't have an option to go back to jungle (unless they are in an apparent suicidal mood.) They might make Nepal bondage for a while but they will have no place to go. Rejected and denounced from people, they won't even find a place to hide their faces. Maoists should understand in time if the terror of physical power alone could save somebody from nightmare, king Gyanendra with more than one hundred thousand strong and loyal army force would not be living like this. The earlier the maoists realize the supemacy of people's power over anything else the better for them.

Subhash Ghimire

NDF STANDS FOR PDS

NDF in USA was formed on 2nd October of 2005 with a noble cause of consolidating peace, democracy ad solidarity among the Nepalese Community in Nepal and abroad. On the same holy day, the freedom fighter of India, the reverent leader Mahatma Gandhi was born who spread the message of peace, truth and non-violence throughout the world. Nepal was passing through the most difficult period of its history during which anarchism and terrorism prevailed throughout the country and democracy was at the stake for the direct rule of the then king Gyanendra and his despotism. Democratic norms and values were crushed and human rights were brutally violated. Hence, we Nepalese Diaspora in America strongly felt a need of the hour to build a forum through which we could raise the voice against autocracy and terrorism in order to protect democracy and human rights. And indeed, it played a very effective and instrumental role to support the historic popular movement which, in turn, ousted the Royal government and reinstated the parliament and an interim government was formed. It was our pride and pleasure. NDF has a long way to go. It should continue its journey to strengthen democratic process and culture to enlighten and embolden the pillars of Democracy so that Nepalese people can live with peace, progress, and prosperity being free from bondage and slavery. NDF should strive endlessly to advocate in favor of democracy and human rights. In this regard, we, on behalf of NDF, strongly suggest the government of Nepal to include all the Nepalese living abroad for their rights to vote in the impending constituent assembly. It will be injustice, unfair, irrational, and illogical to deprive them of their inborn human rights. No matter where they live, it is their right to vote and have their say in the constituent assembly election which, in turn, will decide the fate and future of Nepal. The political leaders of Nepal should not forget the sacrifices, contributions and all sorts of supports they received during the second historic popular movement of Nepal from the Nepalese Community living in different parts of the world. There is no way and no point at all that they should be deprived of their voting rights during the most crucial period of Nepal at today’s date.

Long live NDF And Long Live Nepal!

Durga Dahal
Founder President NDF, USA

WHAT HAAPPENS TO NEPAL?

I am thinking myself "what's going on in Nepal? is the country really weak up? before relize that yes every body weak up in the morning and what's the public doing day by day watching political dance and Madishi festival in teri. Is really these kinds of activities the country looking for? is Nepal wants bi-part or devercity really not. Every sense is non sense at this time in Nepal. Asked Nepal Ama is Madeshi is the different child adopted by the Bahart? I don't think so. What about sherpa?always wear tearing jacket and without shoes walking in snow is that the nepal ama's real child? I don't think so. What about bhaktapurai japoo? walking in every morning at rice field and vegitable filed with black topi small hole any corner is that the real child of Nepal amam? no. Every one whom are ethinic gorups multi cultural living and born Nepal are the childern of Nepal Amm's Do not confuse through skin do not confuse with tongue all are nepalse. Why its happing now in Nepal?

Sushil P.Adhikari

Dallas, texas

Naya Rastrya Gaan

This is the new Nepali NAtional Anthem.

Saiyaun thunga phoolka hami eutai mala Nepali
Saarwabhoum bhai phailiyeka Mechi Mahakali

Prakritika koti koti sampadako aanchal,
Birharuka ragatale swatantra ra atal

Gyanabhumi shantibhumi terai pahad himal
Akhanda yo pyaro hamro matribhumi Nepal

Bahul jati bhasha dharma sanskriti chhan bishal
Agragami rastra hamro jaya jaya Nepal

For more on National Anthem

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Kwati Festival

DELC – Kwati Festival !!!

Dallas Everest Lions Club (DELC), is organizing a Kwati Party on Sunday, August 13, 2006 on the occasion of Janai Purnima. This Kwati party has been organizing to promote Nepalese tradition & culture in Dallas, TX.

The fund generated from the party will be used for the senior citizens in Nepal as well as for the education of 15 students, DELC has sponsored in Nepal.

* Party Venue : Unique Mart (Nepali Grocery Store, Irving)
* Contribution : $ 5 only
* Food Items : Kwati, Chiura, Alu-govi and Achar
* Water will be sponsored by Unique Mart

For further information, please contact any of the following Lions:

Ajaya Chochoon @ 214-718-4590 Sarju Ranjit @ 817-545-8573

Ram C Pokhrel @ 817-891-4463 Mahendra Poudyal @ 972-971-3398

Pratibha Shrestha @ 972-746-3471 Makar Bajracharya @ 214-517-6341

Gyanendra beats blues with online gambling

This article appeared in Times of India

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1820679.cms

KATHMANDU: After losing his grip on the government and the army and living with the threat of losing his crown, Nepal's monarch Gyanendra has turned to a new avenue for solace — online gambling, according to a report.

Nepal's Situation

Dear friends, I too want to be content with the success of the Jan Andolan II. I too want to be confident of the present leadership and be a participant, like you guys, of the euphoric mood that is prevalent in every Nepali households (of course, barring the royalists) following the success of Jan Andolan II. I too want to be highly optimistic and dream that now nobody would dare stop us in our dream of a modern Nepal. However, I am afraid that I am seeing things differently. I am foreseeing a horrible situation in Nepal. I am seeing anarchy everywhere, and the government incapacitated. Based on the individual political players and their tendencies (as observed in the past), their narrow mindedness (in Nepali ‘Sano Chitta”), their inability to grasp the modern meaning of leadership and politics and thus mold themselves to this new role, and last but not the least, the practice of taking everything lightly and skipping everything that needs some labor or ‘Homework’, I am of the opinion that the Maoist would succeed in creating a very chaotic Nepal very soon. And this time, it will happen in Kathmandu.