Secularism, Republic, and federalism is not the issue of Nepal. In the context of Nepal, this will be a suicidal task. It will break the unity of the Nepalese people.
‘Federalism is a big mistake for Nepal” In an article published in The Kathmandu Post (16 Mar.2009), Professor David Seddon of London (keen observer of Nepalese perspective) states -‘Federalism is a big mistake, for Nepal. This is not necessary to defend the interests of the majority of the interest of minorities. The cause of women or Dalits or Janajaties can be protected in other ways.’ The Madheshis – whoever they maybe – can divide and be relatively autonomous. But this will immediately provoke movements against it. I would argue very strongly that there is no need for federalism: it is undesirable, undemocratic, and profoundly divisive.e.
‘Federalism is a big mistake for Nepal” In an article published in The Kathmandu Post (16 Mar.2009), Professor David Seddon of London (keen observer of Nepalese perspective) states -‘Federalism is a big mistake, for Nepal. This is not necessary to defend the interests of the majority or the interest of minorities. The cause of women or Dalits or Janajaties can be protected in other ways.’ The Madheshis – whoever they may be – can divide and be relatively autonomous. But this will immediately provoke movements against it. I would argue very strongly that there is no need for federalism: it is undesirable, undemocratic and profoundly divisive.
‘Federalism is a big mistake for Nepal” In an article published in The Kathmandu Post (16 Mar.2009), Professor David Seddon of London (keen observer of Nepalese perspective) states -‘Federalism is a big mistake, for Nepal. This is not necessary to defend the interests of majorities or the interest of minorities. The cause of women, or Dalits or Janajaties can be protected in other ways.’ The Madheshis – whoever they may be – can divide and be relatively autonomous. But this will immediately provoke movements against it. I would argue very strongly that there is no need for federalism: it is undesirable, undemocratic, and profoundly divisive.
We Must Learn from Sri Lanka- The irresponsible party leaders want to make this country another Kashmir and Afghanistan. I think you have heard the situation of Sri Lanka. Since 1800 AD, Tamils were sent to Sri Lanka by The East India Company as workers in the rubber & wood farms from Tamilnadu of India. King Ashoka had followed Buddhism in Sri Lanka from 2600 years ago. Sri Lanka became independent in 1948. The population was 70 percent Buddhists and Hindu-Tamils were the minorities.
India’s RAW & Its Role- South Asia is in turmoil as India is taking the policy of aggressive intervention against its neighboring countries of Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The Congress (I) government of India is working to establishing these countries by mobilizing its notorious intelligence agency, RAW. RAW has long faced allegations of meddling in its neighbor’s internal affairs. In 1987, New Delhi made a pact with the Sri Lankan government to send peace-keeping troops to the island and Indian forces ended up fighting the group RAW had armed the Sri Lankan people, President, government, and army enjoyed the victory. So, we must learn from the lessons of Sri Lanka.
India’s RAW & Its Role- South Asia is in turmoil as India is taking the policy of aggressive intervention against its neighboring countries of Nepal, Bangaladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The Congress (I) government of India is working to establishing these countries by mobilizing its notorious intelligence agency, RAW. RAW has long faced allegations of meddling in its neighbors internal affairs. In 1987, New Delhi made a pact with the Sri Lankan government to send peace-keeping troops to the island and Indian forces ended up fighting the group RAW had armed
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Similarly, RAW has been fomenting violent activities in Nepal. The scholar, Dr. Shreen M. Mazari says ‘The ethnic crisis in Bhutan, led by the people of Nepalese origin is also said to have been aggravated by RAW for the advantage of India. In Nepal, India has been intervening in politics by promoting pro-Indian politicians.’ The Indian government is creating difficulty for Nepal to assert her sovereignty. We Became Bahuns, Janajatis, Madhesis, not Nepali.. send peace-keeping troops to the island and Indian forces ended up fighting the group RAW had armed.
In 1991, Rajiv Gandhi, Prime Minister of India at the time of the deployment of the peacekeeping force, was assassinated by an LTTE suicide bomber. It was a matter of regret for Nepal also.
Similarly, RAW has been fomenting violent activities in Nepal. The scholar, Dr. Shreen M. Mazari says ‘The ethnic crisis in Bhutan, led by the people of Nepalese origin is also said to have been aggravated by RAW for the advantage of India. In Nepal, India has been intervening in the politics by promoting pro-Indian politicians.’ The Indian government is creating difficulty for Nepal to assert her sovereignty.We Became Bahuns, Janajatis, Madhesis, not Nepali.
The federalism with ethnic groups will be the cause of division. The ethnic division of Nepal will create only ethnic leaders, not national leaders. We are Nepali brothers and sisters, but the ethnic divisions will make us Bahuns, Chhetris, Gurungs, Magars, Tharus, Newars, Limbus, Rais, Tamangs and Madhesis etc, not Nepali.
Another scholar, Dr. Tilak Shrestha, says ‘Ethnic marginalization has been exacerbated by the Maoists to weaken the center and derive support, especially from Janajatis. They have pressed our every social fault line without regard to the negative effects on the nation. However, they do not have solutions. Let us not forget our forefathers and foremothers who left their legacy as temples, Chaityas, Chauth, Sundraras, Pagodas etc.’ In fact, such traditional cultures are the pride of sovereign Nepal.
Another scholar, Dr. Tilak Shrestha, says ‘Ethnic marginalization has been exacerbated by the Maoists to weaken the center and derive support, especially from Janajatis. They have pressed our every social fault line without regard to the negative effects on the nation. However, they do not have solutions. Let us not forget our forefathers and foremothers who left their legacy as temples, Chaityas, Chauth, Sundraras, Pagodas, etc.’ In fact, such traditional cultures are the pride of sovereign Nepal.oke movements against it. I would argue very strongly that there is no need for federalism: it is undesirable, undemocratic, and profoundly divisive.
‘Federalism is a big mistake for Nepal” In an article published in The Kathmandu Post (16 Mar.2009), Professor David Seddon of London (keen observer of Nepalese perspective) states -‘Federalism is a big mistake, for Nepal. This is not necessary to defend the interests of the majority or the interest of minorities. The cause of women or Dalits or Janajaties can be protected in other ways.’ The Madheshis – whoever they maybe – can divide and be relatively autonomous. But this will immediately provoke movements against it. I would argue very strongly that there is no need for federalism: it is undesirable, undemocratic, and profoundly divisive.
At the utmost, the governments have two mechanisms; political & administrative, which manage and deliver services to the public by mobilizing the resources of the country. But in Nepal, the government is not accountable to the people. Due to the incumbent party leaders, the Nepalese people are now divided into many groups.
Our Political Leaders (Congress, UML, Maoist, Madhesi are Indian agents-The trained human resources in the administration are becoming defunct. The most unfortunate fact is that the majority of our political leaders (Congress, UML, Maoist, Madhesi are Indian agents. It is worthless to expect anything from them to save our nationality and independence. They are responsible to India and not to the Nepalese people. Unless such traitors and corrupt leaders are chased away, democracy and nationalism will not be secure in Nepal.
There is no alternative to parliamentary democracy in Nepal. This does not mean that we follow Indian orders. The despotic leaders, Girija Prasad and his agents, Madav Nepal, Jhalanath & Bamdev and Prachanda, Baburam Bhattarai have never tried to correct their own mistakes. After the resignation of Maoist leader Prachanda from the office of PM, the UML leader and the most opportunist and Indian agent Madhab Nepal became the Prime minister following the hint of India. What is that?
Cordial relations at the people-to-people level between Nepal and India have existed since ancient times. We have to maintain friendly relations with India due to our similar cultural and religious traditions. But sadly, as the Indian Congress rises to power, it strives to destabilize Nepal through its intelligence agency ‘RAW’ and its Nepalese agents.
The Nepali Congress, UML, Madhesis, and Maoists parties are now pressing for autonomous federal states on a communal basis. They want to push the country into disarray.
In Nepal, Indian leaders have been playing an active role to defuse the democratic aspirations of the Nepalese people. They have been instigating the Madhesi people (some puppets of India) of the Tarai. The Indian ambassador has been offering large sums of money for schools, hospitals, roads, etc to influence the masses. The so-called party leaders are also ignoring the fundamental values of nationality & democracy.
King’s Rule was better than the rule of the present leaders-It is our misfortune that from 1990 to 2008, parliamentary democracy was inherited in Nepal but the politicians have learned no lessons. The King’s rule was much better than the rule of the present leaders. Monarchy is still popular in Nepal.
Secularism, Republic, and federalism is not the issue of Nepal. In the context of Nepal, this will be a suicidal task. It will break the unity of the Nepalese people. Actually, federalism means feudalism which can’t give the solution for the lower castes and the poor. Secularism also encourages religious terrorism. The Maoist model of federalism which is based on ethnicity can disintegrate the country. Racial federalism can never develop the norms of democracy.
Dirgha Raj Prasai
Kathmandu
