February 10: The New School: Nepal In Transition: The Terai Question

The rally planned for 1 PM, Union Square, the same day has been cancelled due to the victory of the Madhesi Movement on Wednesday.

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49% Seats For Terai In Constituent Assembly Is A Fair Deal

The turmoil in Terai raises serious issues and challenges facing “new” Nepal. What is new & distinct about the Madhesi movement?

Are there opportunities for strengthening new democracy?

India China Institute @ The New School

in collaboration with

Alliance for Democracy & Human Rights in Nepal, USA

Nepalese Democratic Youth Council, USA

Nepal-America Friendship Society

Invites you to a panel discussion on

Nepal In Transition: The Terai Question

Panelists:

• Prof. Pramod Kantha, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
• Paramendra Bhagat, President, Hamro Nepal, NYC
• Prof. Mahendra Lawoti, Department of Political Science, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Mr. Kul Gautam, Deputy Executive Director, UNICEF

Moderator: Ashok Gurung, Director of India China Institute

When: 2:00 – 5:00 PM, Saturday, February 10, 2007

Where: Theresa Lang Hall, 55 West 13^th Street

(Between 6^th and 5^th Avenues)

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Directions: Take subway 1, 2, 3, 9, L, to 14^th street or N, R, 4, 5, 6 to Union Station.

For more information, contact: Tashi Shakya, e-mail: indichina.newschool.edu 212 229 6812 ext. 2439.

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Hamro Nepal Press Release: Only A Political Outlet To The Madhesi Movement
Madhesi Movement Invites The Dalit, The Janajati, The Mahila

September 23 Helicopter Crash Memorial Service
Janajati, Madhesi: Too Vague, Dalit: Not Assertive Enough
Langhali Association: Govind Thapa Magar
Janajati Angst
Nepal Janajati Statement From NYC
Adivasi Janajati Talk At Harvard: Photos
Janajati Sammelan At The New School

Janajati Aawaz

Kul Chandra Gautam: Message From Gulmi

Mahendra Lawoti: Constituent Assembly
Dixit, Lawoti, Tamrat At Asia Society

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