Nepal in Transition and Transformation United but Victory of Elitist, Autocratic and Samantabadi (oligarchy) Forces in 1768 Consolidation by the Same Kind of Forces (Rana Take Over in 1846) Looting of Resources and Enhancing Power of Own Family Members and Cronies A System of Chakari, Chukli, Chaplusi and Jaal, Jhel, Kapat Developed and Promoted
Democratic Innovation Overthrown of the Ranas in 1951 Political Intrigues Initiated Instead of Power or Sovereignty to People Development of Constitution in 1959 with Giving Supreme Power to the King King Used all Political Leaders as Pawns to Discredit Them
The First Elected Government was Thrown Own and Political Parties Banned in 1960 Partyless Panchayat Polity Introduced in 1962 The Same Undemocratic Forces Ruled Nepal Until 1990 People’s Movement Threw Out Undemocratic Forces and Established Multi-Party Democratic System
Political Parties Started Games for Themselves Not for People Government were Changed Very Often The Maoists Went Underground after Their 34 Demands were not Considered in 1996 Royal Massacre in 2001and Emergence of Situation Take Over by the King in 2005 and Proclamation of Emergency
Farce Municipal Elections in 2006 Undeclared Civil War Political Parties totally Demoralized: No Interest and Participation of People in Their Protest Rallies Strikes, Fighting, Blockades: a day-to-day phenomena Urban Areas under Control of Military and Rural Areas with Maoists. Maoists Have Their Own People’s Government
Buying out Politicians and Influential People Squandering Money, Loot and Embezzlement Everywhere Unnecessary Show of Forces and Support People Lost Faith
New Initiatives 12 Point Accord Between the Maoists and the Seven Party Alliance in March Maoists Increase Attacks in Army Camps and Government Installations Substantial Number of People Taking Part in Sporadic Strikes and Protest Rallies Government Putting People in Custodies
Proclamation of General Strike by Alliance from April 6th. Millions Show Up All Over Nepal in Spite Of Emergencies The Main Slogan was “Gyane Chor Desh ChhoD” Royal Proclamation On April 21st After Meeting with the Indian Special Envoy Not Accepted by Alliance
10 Million People Ready to Move to Royal Palace on April 24th Mid-Night Royal Proclamation at 11.30PM Reinstating Parliament and Giving Sovereign Power to People Royalty and Undemocratic Forces Defeated by the People’s Power.
A New Beginning House Restored on April 25th Koirala Appointed as PM on April 27th House Endorses the Election for the Constituent Assembly and Curtail of Power of the King on April 30th. Negotiation Teams Formed Both by the Government and Maoists 25 Point Code of Conduct and Eight Point Negotiation Signed
Confusion Parties in Government Want to Stay on Maoists Are in a Hurry to Join an Interim Government An Interim Constitution is Being Drafted but Delayed Problem in Arms and Army Management Moriarty’s Threats Did not Help but Created Confusion
What Next? If Present Situation Remains, the Maoists Plan to Go Back to Jungle The Alliance is Under Pressure from Outside Forces to Keep Maoists Out of Government Maoists have Shown Mature Politics and Won Over People’s Mind Political Parties Have No Confidence for Winning Elections
Outside Forces Joining Hands with Status Quo to Keep Royalty in Nepal 70% Population Against Kingship How to Face the Constituent Assembly???