Democracy Series

Following the early morning meeting of Ganesh Man Singh and Gangalal Shrestha, the duo began their search for the Praja Parishad. Once a week they would search for any leads towards the party, and other days both led their own lives. However, they were unable to find any leads towards the underground party. One day, […]

Of the four Shahids (martyrs) of Nepal (Shukraraj Shastri, Gangalal Shrestha, Dharma Bhakta Mathema, and Dashrath Chand), Ganeshman Singh’s early political years extensively interweaves with three of them (Shastri, Shrestha and Mathema). His experiences with them are one of the most profound experiences of his life, and contribute immensely towards his political inclinations. Ganesh Man

At the age of seventeen, Ganesh Man Singh’s grandfather took him to Rudra Shamsher’s durbar to get an appointment as bahidar of Mulki Adda. Mulki Adda was the central headquarter of the state’s administration and was then under the jurisdiction of Commander-in-Chief Rudra Shamsher (later driven away to Palpa by Sri Teen Maharaja Judhha Shamsher).

“Ganesh Man Singh was born on the 9th of November, 1915 – little did anyone know, 82 years later, millions of Nepalis would mourn his demise; or fondly remember him for generations to come.” At the time of Ganesh Man Singh’s birth, in the year 1915, global politics were being shaped by the First World

Why Democracy? In most democratic nations, democracy is taken for granted; as something that is inherently received and exercised without a thought towards its values. Often, the only time public realize its importance is when their own democracy is threatened. If you think about it, throughout the modern day history and until today, you will