Friday, February 09, 2007

Bipin Shah: Belated But Popular "Madhesi Revolt"





Belated But Popular ‘Madhesi Revolt’

By Dr Bipin Shah

Ajhab Lal Yadav, a Maoist cadre, was shot dead by Nepal Police when the fight between the then government and Maoist rebels was at its peak. What came to me as a shocking news is that the police also abducted some other members of his family and killed them. This is one among hundreds of stories of sacrifice. I know personally Ajhab. He was my classmate at Ramsagar Ramswaroop Multiple Campus, Janakpur. He later dropped out of the class and vanished in the jungle for what he believed to be a fight for the betterment of Nepal, only to be shot dead later.

The involvement of Madhesis in each and every fight for a 'free and democratic Nepal' -- be it the revolution of 1950, 1979, 1990 or the recent April movement --- cannot simply be undermined. If Ajhab sacrificed his life for the Maoist movement and Kameshwor-Kusheshwor killed in Dhanusha during the 1979 fight for democracy, can fight for democracy, the likes of Ajhab Lal Yadav and Kameshwor-Kusheshwor can certainly do more for their dignity and recognition in their own country.

The recent Madhesi revolt has just shown that. It has already claimed the lives of 19 people. But is the unrest of terai a true revolt? It appears that the government is reluctant to call it a 'movement,' and has been trying to see it through the tainted glass of 'unrest,' 'turmoil,' 'agitation,' and what not.

It is difficult to understand why this government -- which itself came to power through a similar revolt -- is forcefully trying to portray or label the current agitation of Madhesis anything but a genuine 'andolan.' There may be some infiltration by reactionary forces in the movement, but has not this been the nature of almost all the recent revolts in Nepal?

It increasingly appears that the current political leaders are continuously being plagued by the feudal mindset and finding it hard to come to terms with the need to rule the country on the basis of fair representation of the people.

I was also taken aback when the Maoist leaders came roaring describing the agitation in terai as a sole act of reactionary forces. They also took upon the Jawala Singh and Goit factions, calling them thugs and smugglers. No wonder why Shaym KC appropriately described their authoritarian behaviors as "black pot calling kettle black" in his recent article in The Kathmandu Post. The Maoist attempts to thwart Madhesi People's Rights Forum (MPRF) from taking the credit of the current terai revolt has been obvious right from the beginning of the movement. But then the movement prolonged and it received wide popular support. The CPN(Maoist) suddenly seems to be in a rush to play vote bank politics in the lines of other political parties.

A recent rhetoric of the Maoist leaders that the prime minister's statement has not sufficiently addressed the Madhesi demands and participation of the Janatrantrik Terai Mukti Morcha, a Maoist affiliate, in demonstrations in terai substantiates this fact.

How many people need to be killed for an agitation to be called a revolt? How many politically genuine demands need to be there for a movement to be called a revolt? How many days does the country need to be paralyzed for this unrest to be called a revolt? How much more public support should this turmoil garner in order to be called a revolt? Why is it difficult for us to accept the current Madhesi revolt on its face value? When an agitation turns a relatively unknown high school teacher named Upendra Yadav into a national name, we are certainly dealing with a revolt.

Let us not talk about how Madhesis have been historically victims of systematic suppression and discrimination. This has been well documented and discussed. The question is, what are we doing to bring all the people into the national mainstream of building a New Nepal? And it seems we are failing even on our first task, the task of winning the trust of almost half the population of the country. The drama of verbose and incoherent address that came from the prominent political leaders of the ruling parties in the wake of the Madhesi revolt indicates their persistent insensitiveness and aristocratic attitude towards this genuine and burning terai problem. After the prime minister's address to the nation, it became clear that serious, comprehensive and visionary efforts to address this problem were also not there.

During his address, Prime Minister Koirala appeared emotional and described in detail his old age and failing health. We respect him and would like him to continue his political journey. I think he is still the only political figure towards whom every Nepali looks in dire political situations. But his address failed on many notes. First, it failed to gain the trust of Madhesis, Janjatis and those supporting the terai revolt.

A palpable positive outcome of the Madhesi revolt is that it has brought genuine political and social discussions on the national platform. While some time ago there were mainly two types of people in Nepal -- Nepali and Madhesi. Now it seems those two types of people are Pahadi and Madhesi, both being Nepali. The definition of the word 'Nepali' is changing and it is getting recognition that Nepali is a nationality, not a word that merely describes a certain class of people based on their looks. The word 'Nepali' should be above all the caste, ethnicity, class, and looks of the people. The Madhesi revolt has once again demonstrated that we are diverse, yet we have been living in a harmonious society. The support of Pahadis to the current Madhesi uprising is a testimony of that.

There are several other positive outcomes of this revolt. The fact that there is a political and deep socio-economic problem in terai and that Madhesis have been deprived of basic rights in their own country received an international recognition. MPRF has become a national party and Upendra Yadav a national figure overnight. It seems Madhesis have found a voice and a force which they can connect to. The revolt has also emboldened the Madhesi leaders of other parties, including the leaders of Nepal Sadbhavana Party, who have so far been meek, submissive and ineffective.

This revolt has generated a sense of freedom and an urge to express in all of those who have felt suppressed and underrepresented. It seems the time has come we institutionalized this sense of freedom. Today's need is a comprehensive reform directed towards ensuring political and socio-economic justice. The Madhesi revolt has specifically pointed fingers in that direction.

(The writer is research assistant professor of Bowling Green State University, Ohio, USA)


Inbox 15





Arzuji. Absolutely.

Hope we can move on to debate, dialogue and voting and away from
street action. A lot of thorny issues remain. We just have to make
sure we end with an assembly that "looks" like Nepal in terms of its
ethnic and gender composition. Work remains.

True the Maghe Kranti was not neat and clean. But neither was the
April Revolution.

I myself have always disapproved of violent ways, and you fully know
that. But then Gandhi once said, if it is between an oppressed people
not protesting at all and protesting violently, I would rather they
protested violently!

I hope now the government brings the two JTMM factions to the table.
And the MJF, of course. That is crucial to the election process.

Also, it is important to me that at least 1/3rd of the members of the
constituent assembly are women, of which 2/3rd are Dalit, Madhesi,
Janajati women. I hope all parties put into effect what is already
law.

Thanks for reaching out. It is always nice to hear from you.

Hello to Pradhan Mantriji. And Bimalji, and the rest of your camp!

Once in a while I call up the junior Deuba here in Long Island.
Although I must admit meeting in person has been rare. It is called
chasing the dollar!

:-)

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http://www.madhesi.net

----- Original Message ----
From: arz8u <arz8u@wlink.com.np>
To: DFN-Blog-owner@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 9, 2007 10:10:03 AM
Subject: Re: [DFN] Madhesi Movement Victory: 49% Seats For Terai In
Constituent Assembly Is A Fair Deal

Dear Paramendra,

Congratulations to you - your campaign for the Madhesi people has yielded
results - the deamnds were legitimate - only the recourse to violence can
not be condoned. We all have to learn to live in a country of minorities
with equal dignity and in peace.

Arzu

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paramendra Kumar Bhagat" <paramendra@yahoo.com>
To: "DFN Blog" <DFN-Blog@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 9:40 AM
Subject: [DFN] Madhesi Movement Victory: 49% Seats For Terai In Constituent
Assembly Is A Fair Deal

http://www.madhesi.net

Madhesi Movement Victory: 49% Seats For Terai In Constituent Assembly Is A
Fair Deal
http://demrepubnepal.blogspot.com/2007/02/49-seats-for-terai-in-constituent.html

http://www.madhesi.net

dear mr. bhagat,
i respectefully ask that you please remove my name from your list. thank you. savitri

Dear all

Really this is the first win of madheshi in terms of just initiation
of the process for the right of Madheshi. We should stick to this
announcement and should try for the other real rights of this people.

Cheers

Hemanta Yadav

plz i dont like that kinds of message pla so dont send me again.

Dear all:

Attached is the status of collection of fund raised by ANTA as of Feb 8th, to help victims of recent Terai movement. Thank you very much to all who have already pledged and sent the check. If you or your friends like to donate for this cause, please send your donation as soon as possible. The pledge for the donation can be made by emailing at ljha@jeo.com . Just as a reminder, ANTA is a Tax exempt organization and hence your donation could be tax exempt.

Please make your check payable to “ANTA”. In memo, please write “For Victims of Terai Movement”. Please mail your check to:

Lalit Jha; Treasurer, ANTA; P O Box: 242; Wahoo, NE 68066

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to write to any of the ANTA’s executive members. We really appreciate your time and consideration to this important cause. If you have pledged but do not see your name in the spreadsheet, please email me. The contributors name is also posted on ANTA web site www.terai.org.

Finally, we would like to reiterate that the funds collected for "Helping the Victims of Terai Movement" through ANTA will be used for “Real Victims”. We will report to all the donors with full transparency and every penny accounted for. ANTA president is visiting Nepal in the week of February 20th to make arrangement for proper disbursement of funds and meet victims of this movement.

Sincerely,

Lalit Jha

Treasurer, ANTA

www.terai.org

sabita adhikari oh nasty fucking fox stop giving away the junk informations of yr terai.

Bhagat ji,
mind yr business and dont vex me with a junk of the fucking mails. im non of the parochialistic communial tribe. Just ME A HIMALYAN LAD, A SON OF NEPAL. SO PLZ BE SELECTIVE WHILE PASSING YR MAIL TO MY ADDRESS. I HAVE NO INTERESET TO WHAT U CLAIM AS A SUCCESS OF REVOLT IN TERAI, THIS IS JUST A HAVOC FOR NOTHING GREAT.............FUCKING HURDLE I CONDEMN AS U MAIL ME AGAIN & AGAIN.
DR. SHIVA PRASAD NEPAL
BALAJU, KATHMANDU.
Now in TU.

Dear all

Congratulations to all of us on auspicious occasion of moving one step
further in the direction of establishing inclusive democracy in Nepal.

I agree with Pushkarji. It is definitely a victory for Nepalis in particular
and mankind at larger. Its a victory over fuedal thinking, skewd mentality
and myopic vision of development. It is a win win situation for all nepalis
who worries about nation instead of indivdual. Losers are the uni nuclii
governance system in highly diverse society.

It is a great victory, however, it is just a point of departure. the civil
society have to watch the implementation part of this proclaimation. History
shows Nepal is very poor in implementation of its development policies,
rules and regulation. Lets join hand to turn the trend other way around and
create new history. No other occassion could be better.

I wish the trend set up by the revolution II to overturn all the impediments
to achieve prosperity in Nepal will continue for
ever.........................

Ajay
>From: Prakash Paudel
>To: NepalOfficers@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [Nepal-Officers] Victory?
>Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 03:39:19 -0800 (PST)

>Dear Pushkar Baboo,
>
>Congratulations to you and ALL.
>
>(However in my opinion, using the term 'victory' does
>not seem very appropriate in this context because in
>'victory' some are losers while some others the
>gainers. But in the present success, all of us are the
>winners i.e. win-win for all. And why not? Any steps
>that help to promote national prosperity, peace and
>social justice is rewarding for all the Nepali people.
>Isn't?)
>
>Regards,
>
>Prakash/Abu Dhabi.
>
>Answer from Pushkar:
>
>Dear Prakash Dai and all who have similar questions,
>Namaste!
>
>Thank you a lot. First of all, sorry for misunderstanding. I want to make
>crystal clear about the victory word that I used. Dai I have still feeling
>that it is a great Victory over our traditional, faulty and crook governing
>and state operation socio political and administrative culture, which was
>like immortal since last 238 years in our beloved country. It is a great
>victory because it will bring scientific social inclusion and enable to all
>for citizens equally for national mainstreaming specially to the deprived
>people. I think it is big positive change for all that’s why it I used term
>as a victory of all Nepalese people.
>
>In response to your other question concerning the activities and steps
>towards promote national prosperity, peace and social…………, we are trying
>our best Daju, we have been doing lots of project work and
>internationalizing our issues for development and empowerment through
>different means that possible from our side. I think you know the
>limitation of the people who is living inside the country and outside the
>country. Although, I am trying my best Daju.
>Rest is fine. I hope your kind cooperation and understanding. Thank you.
>
>Best regards’
>Pushkar

>--- Moderator wrote:
> > Dear All,
> > Congratulations to all on the auspicious occasion of
> > the victory day of
> > the success of
> > Tarai Aandolan

Thanks for the posting. Hopefully see you on Saturday 10th in Union sqr.
Get moving with the federal governance system.
Prakash Bom

Could you please take me off your list.
Thanks,

Sanjay KC
Dallas, Tx.
USA

Dear all
This is the press statement of Rastriya Janamukti Party about the PM.Girirja Koirala's adress to the nation yesterday.You can also see it on www.naulonepal.com
Thank you,
M. S. Thapa

Dear friend
Paramendra Kumar Bhagat
Thank you very much for your mail. I am in favour it. I am positive about it. Please check out my site:
Thank you
bye

Ganesh Adhikari sale madheshi madarchut dhoti massage napatha bhanekao kin pathako gadha kam
chaina

Dear Lalit Ji:

I have mailed a check for the victim's fund, and please
let me know once you receive it. Thanks for all the hard
work you and many other friends are putting into this. If
you happen to be in town again like the last time, please
stop by the university to say hello. Thanks.

Best,
Alok Bohara
Professor
UNM

Collection


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2 ANTA - FUNDS FOR VICTIMS OF TERAI UNREST
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4 Donor's Name Amount Remarks Check# Date Rcd. Amt Rcd.
5 Dr. Binod Shah $251 Pledged



6 Dr. Ram N. Sah $500 Pledged



7 Ratan Jha $151 Received 244 2/3/07 $151
8 Dr. Pramod K. Kantha $50 Pledged



9 Ritesh & Bindu Chaudhary $100 Received 644 2/6/07 $100
10 Lalit Jha $101 Received 3150 2/3/07 $101
11 Roger Adhikary $100 Received 223 2/7/07 $100
12 Mukesh Singh $100 Pledged



13 Dr. Upendra Karna $100 Received 141 2/3/07 $100
14 Dr. Subodh Mallik $200 Received 141 2/3/07 $200
15 Dr. Satish Mallik $200 Received 141 2/3/07 $200
16 Jay P. Mandal $108 Received 1141 2/6/07 $108
17 Trib Chaudhary $25 Pledged



18 Dr. Sukhdeo Shah
Pledged



19 Rakesh Mishra $25 Received 133 2/7/07 $25
20 Dr. Biplav Yadav $101 Pledged



21 Peetambar Kushwaha $25 Received n/a 2/6/07 $25
22 Ramnaresh Pandey $25 Received 1123 2/7/07 $25
23 Divita Mehta $275 Pledged



24 Dr. Binay Shah $100 Received 186 2/6/07 $100
25 Mamta Singh $50 Received 197 2/6/07 $50
26 Annapurna Deo $101 Pledged



27 Prahlad Pant $100 Pledged



28 Dr. Upendra Mahto $1,000 Pledged



29 Dr. Jugal Bhurtel $200 Pledged



30 Jiba Lamichhane $500 Pledged



31 Dr. Vijay Jha $51 Pledged



32 Biswo Poudel $150 Pledged



33 Nepalese America Council (NAC) $1,602 Pledged



34 Nepalese America Council (NAC) $9,000 Pledged


Currently held with Nepal Medical Association in Nepal
35 Padam Sharma $500 Pledged



36 Janardan Subedi $100 Pledged



37 Bijay Raut $101 Pledged



38 Sajan Gautam $101 Pledged



39 Basant Karna $60 Pledged



40 Sanjay Gami $50 Pledged



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48 Total Pledged $16,303
Total Received ****
$1,385


Dear All
I'm with my millions of friends are happy : 49% seats But some people are still doing nuisance Let's demoralise THEM unitedly
Dr Khadka


Dear Prakash-ji, Puskhar-ji and the Forum members,

Whatever words are used to describe the success of the “Terai Andolan”, it is definitely a victory over the defective governance and century-long oppressive forces in Nepal. This great transformation is not only beneficial for Terai but also is a great lessons for the transformation of other ethnic minorities and other neglected regions, where the nation is governed with political motives to exercise the power or so call “Kursi”. I fully agree with Puskhar-ji and I got from his statement that the losers are the oppressive attitudes and the defective system, which is obvious. May be it is not a time to say it victory, because we still have to see how the promises are kept and decisions are implemented. Then, I would agree with Prakashji that the use of term “victory” is not appropriate.

The fact in addressing ethnic demands and issues with democratic sincerity and in an inclusive manner was inevitable than the vision of the current government. Well, this is not the end though, there is many more to be accomplished in future to create excellent environment for good governance and political transparency in Nepal, but my argument is not seeking any night-day solutions. There have been many declarations and proclamations made since the success of Jana Andolan-II; now the biggest challenges are to implement those decisions and manage the changes.

Namaste,

Netra Bhandari

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Time
for you to contest elections from Janakpur I think.

Himanshu

hey Bhagat,

stop sending me email.


Dear Paramendra Ji,

I gave you actual data of Madhesi Population that data collected review of various statistical books and you flashed on Madhesi Media (source: Dr. Shree Govind Shah). There are still more data of madhesi population overall inhabitant in the country. Now the question arises delineation of constituencies, administrative norm of state, equity share of public service commission, police and army recruitment, universities in the Madhesh, economic turn of madhesh, environment and security of madhesh (most of barrel of gun with the hand of Pahadi), education system of madhesh- IT, Agriculture, Industry, Health, Manpower development etc. If we follow the US education system then Madhesh will be fast growing with the self sufficiency. It is no matter our interpreting language is Hindi but education system might be American. We are credential to the international supports- US, India, UN, Germany, Human Rights and international medias especially madhesi martyrs and unity of all madhesi. I am afraid of madesh security and environment. We need more international support. I hope to get you more points. Pahadi always dual nature how do play trick sometimes unvisible.

with regards

Rajendra P. Shah

Parmendrajee
I am happy with this posting. We ahve to now capitalize on this achievement and build a new inclusive Nepal. Hope your efforts will continue.


Dear Bindeshwar ji and all other colleagues :

Please donot pay attention to such expression. I am glad that she has openly said this. I am sure there are others who share this undemocratic and backward and sick thinking. She reflects the attitude that has catalyzed the descriminatory politics in Nepal. Days are gone when we madheshis were treated like animals. I donot condone violence, but then eveybody is not educated like me, not well - off like me. I do understand the importance of Satyagraha, but we donot have that quality of leadership on both sides of issue. Minister Tripathi has aptly said that mobilization of army in Madhesh will break the country. I am very sure that the present government and parties will not support it. I will write more on some other time. This is time to test political water - level ; you know what I mean. Take care.

Vishwanath

Vishwanath P. Agrawal
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Pokhara University

Academician and Coordinator of Sub committee on Chemical Sciences
Nepal Academy of Science and Technology ( NAST ), Khumaltar, Lalitpur, Nepal

Director, Universal Science College, Maiti devi, Kathmandu, Nepal www.uscollege.edu.np

Executive Director
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bindeshwar prasad wrote:
> http://demrepubnepal.blogspot.com/2007/02/preeti-koirala-and-mainstream-pahadi.html
>
> Preeti Koirala And Mainstream Pahadi Prejudice
>
> I would humbly propose that the government should now immediately impose a state of emergency and mobilize the Nepal Army in the affected areas of the terai.
>
> Please allow me to express my thoughts with reference to integrity of motherland and ongoing Madheshi Movement.
>
> 1. It is very easy to say “mobilise Nepal army”, but, for an ordinary mind, it is very difficult to see the effect of mobilization of Nepal army. Mobilization of Nepal army against Madheshi’s movement will be a big blunder by the state.
> 2. The condition of Madheshis and Nepalese living in Assam and Bhutan cannot be compared, because these are two different prospective. Madhesh belongs to Madheshis. It is their natural place. It is colonized.
> 3. Sacrifice is the basis of integration- integration of family, or community or country. Is any Nepalese leader has put a model of sacrifice.
> 4. Justice is another pillar of integration. Has Nepal government done justice with Madheshis?
>
>
> 5. Autonomous Madhesh within true and real unified Nepal is the most desirable, highly appreciable and hearty acceptable the best option. Under cover of unification, indirect colonization is reject- able. Complete separate sovereign state Madhesh would be compulsive option.
> - BP Yadav


http://madhesh.com

1. Whose duty is this? (by ENJOD)

http://www.madhesh.com/blog/pivot/entry.php?id=70

2. NEWSBLAZE: Ethnic Cleansing of Nepal in Progress?

http://newsblaze.com/story/20070130180301nnnn.nb/newsblaze/WORLDNEW/story.html

3. Message From AAZAAD (from ARIM Central Committee)

http://madhesh.com/blog/pivot/entry.php?id=55

4. ARIM: Madhesh Independence Revolution

http://freemadhesh.atspace.com

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sorry, I think the first message had some error

Dear all

The “Terai revolt “ has achieved a milestone, after PM’s address to the nation. This is the first time that a revolt outside Kathmandu has forced the state to bow down. We all should rejoice this moment. I am expressing my view to start a discussion which will be very helpful for the country in coming days.

I welcome the PM’s address to the nation. It has ,in principle , agreed to the just demands of madhesis at the moment. Now its time for us to give it a helping hand irrespective of our origins (Pahade or Madhise). We should realize that centuries of misdeeds can not be corrected in a day or in a moment, neither we can change mindsets overnight. Our pahare brothers and sister should accommodate and adapt themselves with the changed political scenario to save this nation from disintegration. I am not using the word “disintegration” to bully anybody but to persuade them to confirm with political reality. The first task before them is to show support to the just demands of Madhesi populace and convince themselves that we still can live in harmony. They have to prove that as a class, they are going to change their attitude towards Madhesi.

We, as madhesi have more difficult task than that. The first task is that we should keep our unity intact as reflected during this revolt. For that we have to start thinking about internal discrimination among madhesis and how we are going to solve it once we are in power or we get “home rule”. This is one aspect that has been neglected for long and it may prove fatal for our unity during elections and deliberations of constituent assembly. We have to think about language planning for the soon to be created Madhesh state.

In short term, madhesi intellectuals have to play a pivotal role in guiding our politicians in right direction. We have to put forward our case “ sampoorna madhesh : EK Pradesh” in a logical way to convince others who don’t see any similarity between Tharus of kailali and Yadavs Of siraha. I understand that we can easily feel it but those who are not familiar with terai culture find it difficult to comprehend.

Having said that, I still feel the need to be cautious because there is possibility of betrayal. To thwart that effort, the agitating political formations should stop aggressive protests for a while and should seat on the negotiating table. The most important thing is to convince Jantantrik terai Morcha to announce unilateral ceasefire. Madhesi intellectuals and politicians should try to convince them. If nothing happens during negotiations, we have our “natural right to rebel”, intact with us.

The government and 8 party should announce the modalities of implementation of PM’s address as soon as possible. They should declare those killed during this revolt as martyrs and a concrete package of relief should be announced. Parliament should start deliberation on this issue tomorrow. MPRF and both the factions of JTM should be invited for talks formally and all the channels have to be used for this purpose. Resignation of home minister should be left to his own conscience but a powerful commission with equal representation from madhesi community should be formed to investigate into brutal killings by police during this movement and those found guilty, including politicians and ministers should be punished . Those people who have been displaced during this revolt should be rehabilitated and politicians elected from terai should go to districts to create an atmosphere of communal harmony. Participation in soon to be formed interim government should be just and confirm to the assurances expressed in PM’s address.

I am writing this mail within hours after PM’s address. I may not be right but we should start a healthy discussion. Just click “reply to all” button to take part in the discussion. I am sending this mail to a group of friends, if you don’t like such mails. Don’t hesitate to inform me.

Dear friends,

Thanks for the email reply.I am at present in USA.But i agree with you
all.The intentional political , social, economical segregation of Madhesi by
government or whoever has to come an end and i think it's high time for
it.There should be one Nepal but not at the cost of discrimination of
Madhesi by any excuses.
So, let's wish and try for the best of real Nepal not at present's biased
Nepal.

Just keep it up.
With regards
DrR.P.Chaudhary

Please view the attached flyer for detailed information on a panel
discussion on the Terai (Madhesh) turmoil in Nepal. In brief:

Title: "Nepal in Transition: The Terai Question"

Panelists: Professor Pramod Kantha, Professor Mahendra Lawoti, Paramendra
Bhagat, Dr. Kul Chandra Gautam

Venue: Theresa Lang Hall, 55 West 13th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues),
The New School

Hosted by: India China Institute, The New School

Moderator: Ashok Gurung, Director, India China Institute

Date & Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm, Saturday, February 10th, 2007

In addition, Alliance for Democracy & Human Rights in Nepal, USA would like
to take this opportunity to invite you to an informal gathering to express
our solidarity with the Madheshi Nepalis who are rightfully demanding
greater rights for them within the Nepali socio-political structure. The
gathering will take place one hour prior to the afore-mentioned panel
discussion at The New School. We will gather for about 30 minutes and
proceed to the discussion event.

Date & Time: 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 10th, 2007

Place: Union Square South (East 14th Street between University Place and
Broadway)

Please remove me from this list. I have tried to do it with the unsubscribe
feature a number of times, but I keep getting e-mails. Thank you so much.

David Hollander

I will try to come

Hi All,

PM Address towards nation on 7th Feb on Madhesi issue

Please visit following link for comments & discussion

http://madhesi.wordpress.com/2007/02/07/nepal-pms-address-on-7th-feb/

Dear All,

PM of Nepal declared the country as a federal state.

http://bhupall.blogspot.com/2007/02/nepal-federal-state.html

Thank you all

Bhupal Lamichhaney

PLS UNSUBSCRIBE ME ASAP

Can you please remove me from your mailing list? Thanks.

Please take me off this email list!
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Hey, can you stop sending me this bullshit!!!

STOP fueling the propaganda of communal hatred...

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Dear All,

Congratulations to all on the auspicious occasion of the victory day of the success of

Tarai Aandolan

__._,_.___

“Freedom Of Opportunity"
http://nepalofficers.blog.com/

Hi there,
I don't know how i got into this blog mailing list, but please remove me ASAP.
Thanks.

The pessimist sees his glass as half empty.
An optimist sees his glass as half full.
The opportunist, on the other hand, simply seizes the chance to quench his thirst.

Did you notice that Director of NHRC who is throwing vile against Madesh Revolution is a bahun as well?

Did you see a recent report that exposed the facts that Bahuns have 900% more "sarkari" jobs than Newars and 300% more "sarkari" jobs than Chetris? The Janajatis and Madesh Basi do not even come anywhere close to Bahuns monopoly in these state sponsored jobs?

I do not know what to make of these facts. They can not be just by chance. Is there a time-age evil process in place and heniously protected process to ensure Bahun supremacy in South Asia for the last 10,000 years?

I am baffled, puzzled and without any words !!!!!!!!!

Paramendra dai:

I see you're on the panel at the New School. Just wanted to wish you all the best. I know you will speak your mind candidly and professionally.

Ashok dai (Prof. Ashok Gurung) was my advisor at Columbia. Please give him my warmest regards.

Cheers,
Dipta

Unbelievable.
I will be there
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-----Original Message-----
From: Paramendra Bhagat
Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 12:42 PM
To: Mehta, Divita
Subject: Re: ..... if you can come to the saturday event, that would be
great, would mean much to me

on the other hand if you can't make it ----- maybe you can feel good
that none of the other Madhesis will be there either --- they are all
going to Long Island for the Shivaratri celebration at Satya Yadav's
place --- Satyaji is from Dhanusha and works at Chase

i will be putting audio of the event at my blog and photos

On 2/8/07, Paramendra Bhagat wrote:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8986911728881007966
second half of this video -- this guy larry is fascinating.

Paramendra Bhagat
to Rakesh

We did it !!!!

Dear Mr Bhagat

Congratulation for Madheshi win.But its Madheshi to use in future by throwing Pahadi from Terai in contitution election.Its high time to unite all Party of Madheshi to make the Madheshi Priminister in Nepal.

I think a person like you will continue the fight for New real Madhesh.

Dr. BP Das

hey Bhagat,

stop sending me email.

Dear All
I'm with my millions of friends are happy : 49% seats But some people are still doing nuisance Let's demoralise THEM unitedly
Dr Khadka

Dear all
It is our partial victory.Something is better than nothing.We haven't given up but it is just a coma for 10 days.We are going for the table talk now and the remaining will be discussed there.The address of the PM Giraja was not a complete one as we expected but just the gate has been opened.We have one step further to win the battle completely and we are heading towards the full victory. We know we will not be looser now.They bended their knee even after excessive use of force and brutal killing of madhesi people using dangerous firearms.
I would like to thank and congratulate all our friends in country and abroad for aspitation, motivation and the help they have provided to us.
JAI MADHESH

Dr.B N Yadav
Professor and Head
Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences. Dharan Nepal
Phone +977 25 528955 Res. Direct
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Parmendra,

I have requested you previously to unsubscribe from your email. This is my second request to do so.

Thank you,
Roger

Abinash.

I am so glad to hear from you.

Sorry we got disconnected. I was underground in the subway.

I am so glad you are well. Write regularly. Keep me posted.

Feel free to use any of my material for your newspaper.

On 2/9/07, abinash shah wrote:
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> nepali newspaper is also get published weekly
> and they wants to put ur news in there paper
> so i asked before i give them.....
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> have a nice day.....

Hi all

We have created a new website of nagarkot. Hope you people will like it.
check it out:
www.nagarkothotels.blogspot.com

The decision to cancel the rally is here:
http://demrepubnepal.blogspot.com/2007/02/february-10-new-school-madhesi-question.html

And one question. Do I get a podium to speak?

fyi..


"Madheshi revolution has contributed to the quality of democracy in two
ways: 1. It has attempted to bring the concept of "equal representation and
equal opportunity to all" that is the core of any democratic institution but
was lacking in Nepal, and 2. Madheshi's have also dared to tackle the Moist
bull by its horns and succeeded in subduing it"

-- Great points, ram uncle! the success of madhesi movement also highlights
the age-old fact that "ethno-nationalism" is more subtle human emotion that
the lofty ideals of marxism/maoism. For simple reason: idealogy only
stimulates the parts of mind whereas ethnic sentiments are far deeper.
Wonder why the former soviet union disintegrated into multitude of countries
formed along the ethnic lines not too long after the communist idealogy
subsided in the union?

-joy and peace,


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Thoughts to be thoughtful of,,,

Higher Consciousness - Balance of Body-Mind-Heart-Spirit
Body - Physique and Senses
Mind - Thoughts and Ideas
Heart - Emotions and Feelings
Spirit - Access to the Source of Creation

Dear Mr. Bhagat

I appriciate your contribution in Madhesi Movement. Please find the attache article and post it on web.

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