Will this strike be able to restore Democracy in Nepal ?


Maoist ceasefires in Capital: SPA ready to face any challenges for peaceful demonstration. Royal Governemnt ready to foil their programs in any cost.

hmm
What is gonna happen ! Any uptdates pls !

Can it be a successful strike ever organised in Nepal ???

I doubt !

United Nations, April 6 (PTI): Expressing concern over the Nepal Government's ban on protests in the country, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has said that security considerations should not be the basis for denying citizens the right to peaceful protest.

Over 200 persons had been arrested for participating in rallies and night curfew enforced in Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts yesterday.

The ban was imposed on the eve of demonstrations against King Gyanendra's rule by the seven-party political alliance.

In a statement on Wednesday, Annan said he is troubled by the developing confrontation and the large number of arrests of the government's opponents, noting that virtually all avenues for peaceful protests "seem" to be closing.

Referring to Communist Party of Nepal's (Maoist) recent announcement that it has suspended military activity in Kathmandu valley, Annan urged the Maoists to take further steps to fulfill the commitments they had made publicly.

He also appealed to all sides in Nepal to work towards ending the conflict through a reciprocal ceasefire agreement

http://www.voanews.com/english/2006-04-07-voa15.cfm

2nd day

There is a chance that this series of protest will eventually bring the democracy back.

US Congressmen's protest letter to Maharaj Gyanendra...

This is the first time America is quite conerned about the recent crisis of Nepal.

hhmmm kehi hunchha ki aba ..!

गिरिजा महोदयले "यो आन्दोलन सम्वैधानिक राजतन्त्रको पुनर्स्थापनाको लागि हो, गणतन्त्र सणतन्त्रको लागि होईन" भनेर सबभन्दा क्रान्तिकारी तप्का, गणतन्त्रवादीहरु, लाई शिथिल बनाईदिएका छन् ।

अब कुनै बिन्दुमा जनस्तरमा स्व:स्फुर्त रुपले गिरिजाको सिमालाई ईन्कार गर्दै गणतन्त्रकै लागि उत्र्यो भने बेग्लै कुरा हो, अन्यथा यो आन्दोलन पनि दर्जनौं पुराना अनिर्णायक आन्दोलनजस्तै अर्को सिजनलाई पर्खदै विश्राम गर्नेछन् ।

ALSON, I don't think it's true that this is the "first" time. Nepe, I searched the official site of each representative but did not find this letter anywhere. Perhaps you can provide a link? Where did you find this?

ज्ञाने को सरकार् राम रज्य की रामाण राज्य।

look at....

Sajakoraja,

The letter was recieved at Nep Dem Google group through some of it's activists lobbying for andolan to Congressmen.

Here is a news that referes the letter:
- http://www.himalkhabar.com/content/view/514/1/

Interesting. Appreciate it, Nep.

I understand that in the age of globalization where the politics of one country affects another, we cannot ignore the inevitable influence of an outside force to shape up our country's internal policies or politics. However, it is high time in Nepal for nepalese to present themselves as the major force to such change in our political spectrum rather than relying on outside force every single time. The more we rely for someone else to clean up our mess, the more venerable we become, thus turning our country into a political playground. So I suggest all Nepalese to be cautious when relying on outside help to form our own government, and to remember to use such force merely as a catalyst.

It's getting worst ......

Thousands take out protest rally in Pokhara, a demonstrator shot dead

Reports from western town of Pokhara say situation remains tense in the beautiful tourist town following the death of a pro-democracy activist, Bhimsen Dahal, on Saturday.

Radio reports said Royal Nepalese Army personnel stationed to guard Nepal Telecom office in Pokhara opened fire killing Dahal, an activist with the pro-UML student body.

Thousands of people are taking part in a pro-democracy rally in Pokhara and are chanting anti-government slogans, reports said.

Demonstrators are clashing with police at Naya Sadak, Pokhara near Chipledhunga, a journalist on the scene told Nepalnews over phone.

Details are still awaited.

There are reports of similar protest rallies being organized by the supporters of the opposition parties in various parts of the country. nepalnews

Over 90 demonstrators arrested in Pokhara and Dhangadhi

Police have taken into custody over 90 peaceful demonstrators from Pokhara and Dhangadhi on Monday while they were protesting what they call the government’s attempt to suppress nationwide pro-democracy movement.

Professionals including school and university teachers defied curfew orders in the western town of Pokhara and demonstrated at Palikhe chowk, near Mahendra Pul against the alleged atrocities committed by the security personnel. Those taken into custody include university teachers Krishna Adhikari, Gorakhraj Ojha, Sabita Baidhya and Dr. Krishna KC.

Meanwhile, hundreds of opposition activists continue to defy curfew orders in Pokhara. They have also clashed with police. The local administration has imposed 11-hour long curfew in the beautiful tourist town during the day on Monday.

In the far-western town of Dhangadhi, police intervened and took 37 people into custody as they were carrying out a peaceful demonstration calling for restoration of peace and democracy. Over 50 people were injured during the clashes that was sparked due to police intervention. Seriously injured activists, Narayan Dutta Bhatta of the Nepali Congress (Democratic) and Lachhi Ram Acharya of Akhil (United) have been taken to Lakhimpur of India for treatment.

Some half a dozen policemen were also injured during the clashes. nepalnews.com by Apr 10 06

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it's getting serious now .. !

All thes serious will be gone once King talks with those greedy Netas. One of them will be prime minister. People will be jokers.

i do not think that will be so much easier to sort out this time .... !!!

4 dasy stirke getting double yet no clear signals ............

still going on .......'this movement should be a historic movement for the ' Naya Neapal'