A Koirala Call

[rabipaudel1]

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[kazi]

A very interesting elaboration @rabipaudel1 jee.. fit to go into the annals of history because of its blatant truthfulness and rigor of analysis. However, may I make a comment or two:

1. I do not believe that there is a leader who can unite and lead Nepal from this current imbroglio. Been there, done that.. we have seen the multitude of leaders do their thing, one after another.. from GPK to PKD to MKN. The only thing common among these three seem to be "K" and that probably stands for Kathmandu, the power centre of Nepal. In other words, they want power.. and will do anything for power and money. Individually, I do not believe either one of them can lead. But I know of someone who can lead. For the benefit of us all Nepalese, may I humbly give the name: *** Kamal Kumar Koirala ***

There is no other viable option for Nepal. The new leader is a strong executive with a people oriented personality who has the statesmanship of the ages and ambition for the future. I am sure most of the Nepali populace know him, but we need the leaders to recognize this great leader.

2. I hold your earnest prayer to GPK in high esteem and I can see the pragmatism behind your words. But with my own naivety of politics, I would like to insist that Nepal is a democratic country and the real power lies in the people. So if you really want to pray, I think it should be directed towards the people. But again, unless the people realize their own power, they are not going to make good the prayer. So, as informed Nepalis, our duty is to make sure that the people are informed and aware of the power of democracy.

[rabipaudel1]

Thank you kazi ji. I really hat off to your percipient political sensibility. True that points you put forward are indisputable, but it is also true that Nepal is reeling in the throes of greater political fears: the fear, one, that peace process could be derailed by loose lips from the likes of Defense Minister and other Oli cliques, and the fear, second, that much-hyped New Constitution would die even before it is born. Don't you think these fears are immense in Richter Scale?

To counterbalance this powerful quake of fear, if we can not find a good politician -- which sounds like an oxymoron--at least we can choose the lesser of the Devil, can't we? In that regard, GP Koirala slightly tilt the balance because of his age and experience.

And our that nosy foreign neighbor--will it ever support someone who raises voice against their boarder barbarism? The answer is,well, I don't have to say anymore.

Anyway, I appreciate your sagely scrutiny of the off-shot article. Thank you, not by inch, but by miles. Let us write and let us share our opinion.

[kazi]

You kind words are greatly appreciated @rabipaudel1, and this appreciation is duly reciprocated. May I convey my two cents:

1. Undoubtedly, *lesser of evils* is definitely the pragmatic way to go. And the *fear* is certainly real.. as the ten toes on our feet. Nevertheless, first, I believe that our fellow Nepalis deserve much better than *lesser of evils* because I do not think any of the options are evil. To tell you the truth, I think you and I are not much different from them if the experience of age is disregarded. We should choose what works and eliminate what does not work. We really cannot say I want to eat meat, but I dont want to kill. In order to bring about new growth, we must put aside the old and move on to the new. Of course the wisdom of the old must be honored, but the executive powers must go to the new. We have discussed this to some length in other threads here at Aawartan. Second, *fear* of uncertainty will always be there, no matter what. But it really serves no purpose unless we do something about it. And what should be done is to recognize the diversity and seek unity in discord, not change government every time things dont go our way. This has also been discussed in Aawartan here. I must say I do not speak for or against any individual or government, but the purpose is to intelligently bring out the facts.

2. In this age of globalization, I believe that development of Nepal is closely associated with our neighbors and the whole world, whether or not they are nosy. Like Mother Theresa said, if there is an anti-war rally, she is not interested. But if there is a peace rally, she is definitely interested. Similarly, its ok to be nationalistic, but I think its not ok to be anti-neighbor or anti-<anything>, for that matter. As young leaders, we should see what works and keep it and discard whatever does not work. Yes, border issue is a big issue. But it is nothing that cannot be solved by high level peace talks as discussed here at Aawartan.

[rabipaudel1]

Kaji ji, I have no answer to your eloquence and, of course, to your creativity. However, there are things few things I would like make it clear where I stand and how sandy or stony -- weak or strong -- the foundation is I would like to make it lucid.
Lets focus the telescope of our Galileosque-conscience on the border issue first. For anyone who looks on the issue from afar, it looks as if there is no bowels inside, as if it were an empty thing. But it is not. Our border area is burning, and the wildfire of rape and beating, intimidation and torture has seen no respite from the hands of SSB. But we see Neplai government nowhere in the scene, not even at the remotest corner when it should have been at the center. You are politically more aware than myself. So you know it very well why it is happening for years and years. It is because Delhi has arrogance of superiority complex.
If the three dimension of my house is locked by a condescending, bully, wily neighbor who has possessed matchless arsenal in its pocket, I will have no alternatives available except to seal my lips tight and suffer the sufferings.
You may differ, but the big share of Nepal's current political instability should, and does, go to Delhi. We are feeble, and our guiling neighbor bullies us; we are divided, and our wily neighbor rules over us. We have to persevere while out neighbor exploits us.
You drove home a genuine point: a high level meeting-- to muffle the whimpers of our sister raped by the SSB, to shut the gob of our howling brothers beaten by the SSB, and to kill the whispers of our fathers chased away from their own country by an imperial invader. I agree, I welcome, I hold high your lobbying. But when will the unquestioning obedience of Nepali government end so that the border stops burning in fire? Will there be some day -- if there there is, how far is the day -- when will the heinous and hideous act of SSB upon our sisters come to an end?
I don't see any silver linings nowhere. What I see is a legend that reads: "A BAD NEIGHBOR MAKES HIS NEIGHBOR BAD." A pessimist, you may call me.

[kazi]

We have talked about all these issues and there is not much to add. True.. very true.. without unity there is not much we can do; and, there can be no unity unless we honestly acknowledge diversity and seek solidarity. And that is the truth.

We need more youth like you, @rabipaudel1. We need people who seek to dig out the facts and act on it without prejudice or bias. We cannot change neighbor if we cannot change ourselves first.