Nepal

        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.

Note No. 247                                                                               11. 12. 2004

by Dr. S. Chandrasekharan

Note No. 244            22. 10. 2004

by Dr S.Chandrasekharan.

With the Maoists declaring cease-fire for nine days for Dasain and the government reciprocating, it is time to make a reality check of the current situation in Nepal, the performance of the Deuba government and the state of law and order.