Thursday, February 01, 2007

Action Plan: 5 + 5


To: Girija, And The Pahadi Parties

Step 1: Krishna Sitaula resign. Declare all those who have died during the course of the Madhesi Movement martyrs.

Step 2: Declare there will be 205 constituencies of equal population.

Step 3: Declare federalism now. If all eight parties are for it, why wait three and a half years to get it? Adopt the Maoist map. Now. Declare a republic. Now.

Step 4: Declare all Madhesis will be issued citizenship papers before the constituent assembly elections. There will be no cap at 33 lakh. The estimated number is more like 60 lakh.

Step 5: Organize a fair census before the constituent assembly elections. It will be a first in Nepal's history. Allow people to register three primary identities. One, male female. Two, Madhesi, Janajati, Dalit, etc. Three, caste and subcaste based, etc.

To: The Madhesi Movement

(1) Stick to these five basic demands. Do not budge. No talks unless these demands are met.

(2) Stick to non-violence. This is not a Pahadi-Madhesi ethnic riot. This is a non-violent movement for Madhesi equality. The struggle is with the state, and it is agenda-based. Invite progressive Pahadis to join the movement. Invite the Janajati to join. Keep the country shut down unless these demands are met.

(3) If there is brutal police/military repression, the agenda of a separate country can legitimately appear and we can attain it nonviolently. But otherwise we do not want to become a separate country. The world is moving towards political and economic integration, towards globalization. Why would we go in the other direction?

(4) Turn Madhesi Janadhikar Forum into a political party now. Expand organizationally into all wards in all towns, into all villages in the Madhesh. Turn it into the largest party in the Madhesh. All Madhesis who are now in the Pahadi parties should abandon those parties and join this new party. Call it Janata Dal. Expand ad hoc now. We will host the first convention after the Madhesi Movement attains victory.

(5) Let's become our own media. We need to get the world community on our side. We need to put a ton of photos online, and we need to put a ton of video online. Expose all acts of police brutality. Use Flickr, use YouTube. Tag: madhesi. Do it in all Terai towns. Document all street action.

राजावादी, सामन्तवादी भनेको बाहुनवाद हो, िहन्दु कट्टरपन्थी भनेको बाहुनवाद हो।

पिवत्र मधेशी अान्दोलनलाई बाहुनहरूले राजावादी चालखेल, िहन्दु कट्टरपन्थी चालखेल भन्िदएका छन्। यो त उल्टे चोर कोतवालको डाँटे भने जस्तो हो। सामन्तवादको इितहास केही सय वर्षको हो। शाहहरू राजस्थानबाट भागेर अाएको कित नै भएको छ र? तर बाहुनवाद भनेको त दश हजार वर्ष पुरानो रोग हो। बाहुनवाद भनेको सामन्तवादको बाप हो।

मैले अिहलेसम्म िजन्दगी भर पर्खेर बसेको यसै मधेशी अान्दोलनलाई हो। िजसका मुझे था इन्तजार, वो घडी अा गयी, अा गयी, अा गयी।


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In The News

PM's address incomplete says MJF; Indigenous community, too, dissatisfied NepalNews
SC issues show cause notice on Rayamajhi report
Eight parties will address demands of Madhesi people: Prachanda
Police Sub-inspector, protester killed in Biratnagar
Bandh hits normal life in eastern districts normal life has been hit once again in some eastern districts due to the three-day bandh (general strike) called by the Limbuwan Liberation Front. ...... Marketplaces, industries and educational institutions remain closed due to the strike. ..... Vehicles remained off the road from early morning in all major towns in the eastern region. Only ambulances could be seen plying on the roads. ..... The Front called bandh in Mechi, Koshi and Sagarmatha zones from Wednesday, demanding proportional electoral system and regional autonomy, among others. ..... Organisers padlocked all the government offices and education institutions operating in Ilam district for defying the bandh call.
NRN-A concerned over terai unrest
Eight-party meeting yet to start
Biratnagar still under curfew
RPP also wants amendments in interim constitution
Nine student organisations lend their support to Terai agitation

Federal state after elections: Nepal PM Peninsula On-line, Qatar
Death toll rises as Nepal PM promises federal state ReliefWeb (press release)
Nepal: Death Toll Climbs to 10
OhmyNews International, South Korea
Nepal: Eight Die as Protests Continue OhmyNews International
Nepal: Confusion And Finding Scapegoats
Scoop.co.nz (press release), New Zealand
Koirala pledges federal Nepal
Indian Express, India

We are ready for talks: MPRF Kantipur Chairman of the Madeshi Peoples' Rights Forum (MPRF) Upendra Yadav said the forum is ready to sit for dialogue with the government. .... he said protests in the Terai region would continue until the government prepares proper environment for them to sit for dialogue. ..... their demands of federal republic, proportional representation on the basis of population, the Terai as an autonomous region haven't yet been addressed ....... An emergency meeting of the forum today evening also condemned the recent attack on journalists during protests in the Terai region. "I appeal to all Madeshi brothers to maintain restraint, and stop targeting journalists," he said. "We will continue our peaceful protests." ....... the indigenous groups took the PM's call for dialogue positively, but said the remarks couldn't address the real issues of the indigenous, Dalit and marginalized people. .... "We had demanded guarantee of our representation in the interim constitution," said Pasang Sherpa, chairman of Nepal Indigenous Nationalities' Federation. ...... Nepal Sadbhawana Party (Anandi Devi) charged that the PM's address came out without its consent. The party has called its national task-force committee to make public tomorrow, its position regarding the PM's address. ..... Nepal Sadbhawana Party, one of the protesting parties, has also taken the PM's call for dialogue quite positively. But, the party, in a statement issued today said the address didn't tackle issues of the Terai people "As the Terai communities were demanding amendment in the interim constitution by including federal state structure, special national census and structure of constituencies on the basis of population, the PM's address hasn't clearly addressed them ...... Madhesi National Liberation Front (MNLF), a Terai front of the CPN-Maoist, led by its central member Matrika Prasad Yadav, however strongly condemned the PM's address and said it decided to launch protest programs from today. ....... "The PM couldn't scientifically address the genuine demands of the Madhesi communities rather it stoked the movement ...... We want the declaration of federal structure of republic, proportional representation on the basis of population ..... CPN-UML said the PM's address has rightfully addressed the issues raised by the Madhesi communities.
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Madhesi activists kill policeman in Biratnagar
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Ethnic organizations shut down eastern Nepal
Terai agitation cripples industries

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Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Gyane In April: 3 Speeches, Girija In Magh: How Many?



Girija, Give A Speech Like Gyane Did In April

Full text of His Majesty's message to the nation on the occasion of the New Year's Day 2063

April 14, 2006

Beloved Countrymen,

On the occasion of the advent of the New Year 2063, we extend best wishes for peace, good health and prosperity of all Nepalese, living in the country and abroad. We appreciate the understanding and patience of the Nepalese people, conscientiousness of the civil servants and the perseverance, courage and discipline displayed by the security personnel during the past year.

Democracy demands restraint and consensus as all forms of extremism are incompatible with democracy. While facing the challenges confronting the nation, democracy also emphasises acceptance of the preeminence of the collective wisdom in charting a future course. Aware of our traditions and sensitivities, as well as the self-respect and self-confidence of the Nepalese people who have always remained independent throughout history, dialogue must form the basis for the resolution of all problems. We, therefore, call upon all political parties to join in a dialogue, which we have always advocated, to bear the responsibility of and contribute towards activating the multiparty democratic polity. We believe that there is no alternative to multiparty democracy in the 21st century and the verdict of the ballot alone is legitimate. It is our wish that in order to reenergize multiparty democracy, there should not be any delay in reactivating all representative bodies through elections. We are in favour of sustainable peace and the people's right to vote. Democratic norms and values demand a commitment that the goals set forth by the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal-1990 can be achieved only through constitutional means. It is, therefore, our desire that with the active participation of all political parties committed to peace and democracy, a meaningful exercise in multiparty democracy be initiated through an exemplary democratic exercise like the general elections.

May the efforts at ensuring sustainable peace and meaningful democracy in the interest of the nation and people bear fruit during the New Year.

May Lord Pashupatinath bless us all!

Jaya Nepal!

Girija, Give A Speech Like Gyane Did In April


Proclamation to the Nation from
His Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev
(21 April 2006)

Beloved Countrymen,

You are all aware that, given the situation prevailing in the country then, we were compelled to take the decision of 1 February 2005 to set in motion a meaningful exercise in multiparty democracy by activating all elected bodies, ensuring peace and security and a corruption-free good governance through the collective wisdom, understanding and the united efforts of all the Nepalese. By supporting our decision, the Nepalese people made amply clear their desire for peace and democracy and the civil servants demonstrated sincerity towards their duties. We are appreciative of this. We also have high regard for the dutifulness, valour and discipline displayed by the security personnel, upholding their glorious traditions.

By visiting different parts of the country, we made honest endeavours to acquaint ourselves with the hopes and aspirations of our people, mitigate their hardships and boost their morale. We also called on the political parties to enter into a dialogue in the interest of the nation and people afflicted by violence and terrorism. However, this did not materialise. The ideals of democracy can be realised only through the active participation of political parties. In keeping with the traditions of the Shah Dynasty to reign in accordance with the popular will in the greater interest of the nation and people and our unflinching commitment towards Constitutional Monarchy and multiparty democracy, we, through this Proclamation, affirm that the Executive Power of the Kingdom of Nepal, which was in our safekeeping, shall, from this day, be returned to the people and be exercised in accordance with Article 35 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal - 1990. As the source of Sovereign Authority is inherent in the people, harmony and understanding must be preserved in the interest of the nation and people in an environment of peace and security. While safeguarding multiparty democracy, the nation must be taken ahead along the road of peace and prosperity by bringing into the democratic mainstream those who have deviated from the constitutional path. Similarly, a meaningful exercise in democracy must be ensured with the activation of representative bodies through elections as soon as possible. We, therefore, call upon the Seven Party Alliance to recommend a name, for the post of Prime Minister, at the earliest for the constitution of the Council of Ministers which will bear the responsibility of governing the country in accordance with the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal - 1990. The present Council of Ministers will continue to function until the appointment of the Prime Minister.

May Lord Pashupatinath bless us all!

Jaya Nepal!

Girija, Give A Speech Like Gyane Did In April


Full text: King Gyanendra's speech

The text of Nepal's King Gyanendra address on 24 April 2006 in which he re-instated parliament, in a key concession to the opposition.

Beloved Countrymen,

Convinced that the source of state authority and sovereignty of the kingdom of Nepal is inherent in the people of Nepal and cognizant of the spirit of the ongoing people's movement as well as to resolve the ongoing violent conflict and other problems facing the country according to the road map of the agitating seven-party alliance, we, through this proclamation, reinstate the House of Representatives which was dissolved on 22 May 2002 on the advice of the then prime minister in accordance with the constitution of the kingdom of Nepal-1990.

We call upon the seven-party alliance to bear the responsibility of taking the nation on the path to national unity and prosperity, while ensuring permanent peace and safeguarding multiparty democracy.

We also summon the session of the reinstated House of Representatives at the Sansad Bhawan, Singha Durbar at 1300 (0745GMT) on Friday 28 April 2006.

We are confident that this House will contribute to the overall welfare of Nepal and the Nepalese people.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to all those who have lost their lives in the people's movement and wish the injured speedy recovery. We are confident that the nation will forge ahead towards sustainable peace, progress, full-fledged democracy and national unity.

May Lord Pashupatinath bless us all!

Jaya Nepal!



Girija, Give A Speech Like Gyane Did In April

On The Web: April Revolution Nepal 2006

Wikipedia
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Democracy For Nepal (DFN): April Revolution: Document Every Atrocity
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पहाडी मधेशी दंगा, मधेशी जनजाित गठबंधन, र िनर्णायक, अिहंसात्मक अन्ितम अान्दोलनको खाँचो
सद्भावना रोडम्याप
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