Nepal

Note No. 227           04. 06. 2004

by Dr. S. Chandresekharan

Paper 229                                                      07. 07. 2004

by Dr. S. Chandrasekharan.

It is to the credit of Prime Minister Deuba that he managed to convince the King on one side and a few of the political parties on the other to join him to patch up a reasonably representative government with the UML (United Marxist League), RPP (Rashtriya Praja Tantra Party) and NSP (Nepal Sadbhavana Party)- Mandal factions..

Note No. 232           20. 07. 2004

by Dr.S.Chandrasekharan

It is not clear what G.P.Koirala is up to? His recent statements and his action give the impression that he is more keen to pull both Deuba and the King down rather than finding a lasting solution to the Maoist problem which has now assumed serious proportions.

        Note No. 236                23. 08. 2004

by Dr. S. Chandrasekharan. 

The Maoists affiliated trade unions imposed an “indefinite blockade” on the capital, Kathmandu from 18^th August.  It is said that not a single vehicle has come through Thankot the entrance to the capital!  No one was willing to defy the Maoists and it is said that the Maoists note the numbers of the vehicles defying the ban and take on them subsequently.  Some vehicles with covered number plates were seen plying in the high way to Kathmandu. 

Note No. 328            08. 08. 2004

by Dr. S. Chandrasekharan.

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is visiting India from 8^th September for five days. His visit is coming not a day late as Nepal is now going through a very critical phase and it needs India’s support and help.

Note No. 240                                                                   28. 08. 2004

by Dr. S. Chandrasekharan

Note No.242         07. 10. 2004

by Dr. S.Chandrasekharan.

In the ongoing Maoists insurgency, it was generally thought that the Maoists having reached a stage of strategic balance and are now poised to move to the next phase of "strategic offensive." Indications to this effect were many, including the recent plenum meeting held by the Maoists referred to in the last update.