Commentary

Nepal: Cacophony on Election date : Now, the blame game is going on in a full circle. UCPN (Maoists) likes to accuse the government for dillydallying on election date. CPN-UML leader, Mr. Madhav Kumar Nepal accuses UCPN (Maoists) for the delays. Nepal Majdoor Kisan Party leader, Mr. Narayan Man Bijuchhe blames on seen and unseen foreign forces.


Nepal: Chinese Contribution in Restoration of Bhikshuni Order : Nepal is the birthplace of Buddha, India is the land of preaching and China is the land of Supreme fulfillment of Buddhism. This relationship, therefore, can be exemplified by a tree whose roots have in Nepal, its trunk in India and its branches extend far into China and the world.


Nepal: Beijing quiet diplomacy puzzling, VP Jha enjoying State honor : Dr. Yadav, says sources, may not be invited by Beijing in the foreseeable future as all the Himalayan diplomatic efforts made by Nepal’s foreign ministry have failed so far to convince Beijing. Thus what is important and significant in all possible sense that China by accepting to receive VP Jha and providing him with State honor does tell that China’s quiet diplomacy is still alive and kicking.


Nepal: Maoists bottom-line, CA with federalism : That he is still ferocious and a smart player of the politics came to the fore just yesterday, October 26, 2012, when Chairman Dahal declared in Bhaktapur that “we will not quit the government unless the parties agree to revive the Nepal CA body and draft a new constitution through the same authority”.


Nepal: THE MISSING DYNAMICS OF PEACE PROCESS: : The peace process should have addressed the structural problems which bred the insurgency. Until 2007, Nepal’s peace process was viewed with great optimism as it unfolded quickly, moving fast from the 12-point understanding to CPA to CA election to the realization of a republic (Heiniger, 2009: 47-48).


Nepal: New Refugees from India : The Nepalese leaders have started visiting Delhi again, not just for medical check-up, but a friendly visit as they’d like to describe, where Nepal’s political situation can be shared, and the possibilities can be explored and discussed.


Nepal lawyers interpret SC verdict on CA differently: Media : Look how the country’s lawyers, eminent ones albeit, have taken the Supreme Court fresh verdict, May 25, 2011, made as regards the tenure of the already decayed Constituent Assembly. No comments henceforth.


Nepal: German MPs Stress on accountability of leaders : He promised to fight in the German parliament for the possible support for Nepal’s democratic, development and peace initiatives. Big parties should support the smaller parties after election and tell them how can we help you and how can we work together.


Nepal: Addressing Impunity : There is alarming situation of impunity in Nepal due to lack of fair investigation and prosecution against those involved in the crimes under international law. Impunity has hindered access of the general public to justice. Justice has been influenced by access, money and power.