Democracy Series

Singh isn’t convinced about Mohan Shumsher’s Proclamation for Reform On 1st Magh, 2007 B.S. (14th January, 2051), Matrika Prasad Koirala announced Nepali Congress’s decision to cease fire. Koirala via a radio announcement, requested all party members to suspend the armed revolution. Upon hearing the news, Singh, who was inside Singha Durbar jail, became suspicious because […]

Ganesh Man Singh remembers Khukuri Dal: Nepal, at the cusp of a political change, was also dealing with different reactionary and anti-reactionary forces. Firstly, Nepali Congress had launched an armed insurgency across the nation, and was able to capture large swathes of Nepalese territory. In Kathmandu, a new group had formed as a reaction against

Ganesh Man Singh, upon hearing about Mohan Shumsher’s Proclamation towards reform, was skeptical about the intentions of the Shree Teen Maharaja. The first thing that struck his mind was, “How could Mohan Shumsher, who harboured anti-reformist views, change his mind so fast?” Here, it is important to note that Mohan Shumsher was the same Prime

A State Visit by Ranas to Delhi: The Rana government, despite many pleas, was unable to garner international support towards the recognition of Gyanendra as Nepal’s new king. Amidst much international pressure, Shree Teen Maharaja Mohan Shumsher decided to send two of his trusted aides to India. The two chosen aides were Kaiser Shumsher, brother

Bhogendra Man Singh is killed: Ganesh Man Singh, who is recounting his memoirs with Mathbar Singh, feels a little uncomfortable when visiting this chapter of his life. “I am feeling a little uneasy; I have to describe that stage of the revolution in which my own family member had to give up his life”, Singh

It rains pamphlets in Nepal:  A couple of days after King Tribhuvan’s departure to Delhi, Singh was sitting inside his cell impatiently waiting for more information. He was sure the revolution had started, and couldn’t wait to receive his daily updates from the guards that were friendly with him. Suddenly, he noticed pieces of paper

Ganesh Man Singh turns 35 Following Gyanendra’s coronation, Singh was sure Kathmandu would revolt against the Rana rulers – he desperately awaited firsthand information. However, as all the guards deputed on Singh’s watch were new faces, they wouldn’t reveal much. Every time the guard’s shifts would change, Singh would look eagerly outside – hoping a

Singh’s second interrogation: After three days of receiving a lashing, Singh was called in again for a second round of interrogation. Singh, whose body was still sore, and was barely able to walk properly, dreaded the thought of another interview. Another interrogation implied the possibility of another thrashing. “I walked slowly, wondering if my body

Ganesh Man’s Interrogation:Part 1: Receiving a lashing Once chained and locked up, Singh, who had survived only on tea during his entire journey from Bhimphedi to Kathmandu, started feeling hungry. He gave the guard on duty some money and requested him to bring some food. The food which the guard brought back, according to Singh

Shoma Shumsher angers Ganesh Man Singh:  Ganesh Man Singh was held in Thori for two days. On the third morning, a team of policemen arrived to facilitate Singh and his friends’ transfer to Birgunj. The three, escorted by six police officers under the command of Constable Brahma Dev Singh were therefore taken to Birgunj. Travelling