Democracy Series

Singh is made Supreme Leader of the Democratic Movement With a little less than one month left for the People’s Movement, Nepali Congress and United Left Front got into action. Because the United Left Front was a newly formed party, it was a little difficult for them to organize committees within all tiers, nevertheless their […]

Joint appeal by Nepali Congress and United Left Front: After Nepali Congress and United Left Front completed their formalities and agreements, caretaker president of Nepali Congress Krishna Prasad Bhattarai and president of United Left Front Sahana Pradhan issued a jointly signed appeal. The appeal incorporated the need, mission, and objectives of the People’s Movement and

Government’s response to NC’s 1990 convention: After widespread national and international support towards Nepal’s move for democracy, the government initiated actions. On 18th January, 1990, on the first day of NC’s general convention, then Prime Minister Marich Man Singh Shrestha and President of Panchayat Policy Inquiry and Investigation Committee Navaraj Subedi, along with other representatives

Singh gains national support: Singh’s heartfelt letter spread through all corners of the country like wildfire – it was able to successfully stir the hearts of thousands of Nepalis to strive for democracy. People who were unconvinced earlier of Singh and Nepali Congress’s intentions, now believed in Singh, and decided that concrete steps must be

After Singh was released from custody, he drafted a letter reaching out to friends from all across the nation. In his address, he penned a powerful speech which would stir the emotions of all pro-democracy wishers. Here’s a translated copy of the text: Dear…..Jaya Nepal After many sacrifices, we were able to conclude the Revolution

An appeal to the people: Ahead of the 1991 People’s Movement, Singh continued to appeal to the people – mainly to dispel the fear of the king within the people. Often, he would set up example by making defiant speeches and addresses at public places. “To end the Panchayat system, and to reestablish democracy in

After Singh determined that the time for a mass movement (People’s Movement) was the need of the hour, he began to draw a grand design plan for the same. While charting a course of action, he listed the following things which needed attention before launching the revolution. Choosing an able Supreme Leader: When Singh broached

Outcome of the 1985 Satyagraha: After shouldering the responsibilities of the party, Ganesh Man Singha advised party members to not remain passive anymore. Similarly a nationwide “Satyagraha” (Civil Disobediene) movement was launched in 1985. Although the movement lasted only around one month, an estimated 15,000 members took part in it. Several members were detained and

People’s Movement: 1990 Struggle for Democracy Ganesh Man Singh Foundation owes a note of gratitude to Ghanendra Purush Dhakal, author of ‘Loha Purush: Bisheleshanatmak Jivangatha (Iron Man: An analytical biography) for his permission to use his text as a source for Democracy Series. The following chapter, People’s Movement: 1990, Struggle for Democracy has been penned

In the words of Ganesh Man Singh: When living in exile, I used to live alone – far away from home, and my family members. I didn’t want my family members to suffer because of my political pursuits – however, time and again, sacrifices would be inevitable. At a time when my children should be