Democracy Series

National Democracy Day: On this day in 2007 B.S. (1951 A.D.), the efforts of countless Nepalis was realised, and Nepal became a democratic nation. Amidst a formal ceremony held at Narayanhiti Durbar (now museum), then King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah Dev via an official proclamation canceled the Panja Patra (palm-print letter) issued by King Surendra […]

Singh meets his ministry’s team members: Continuing from where we had left off last week, it was therefore decided that each minister’s residence would serve as their respective ministry until a permanent location for the ministry offices were decided. This meant Ganesh Man Singh’s home in Kilagal would serve as the Ministry for Industry and

Shortcomings in connectivity, communication, and urban development: Ganesh Man Singh “Nepal’s backwardness wasn’t limited to education, we were also economically and socially backward”, Singh adds more insight to the socio-economic situation at the time he was elected minister. According to Singh, besides education, connectivity (transport network), communication network, and urbanization, played an important role in

Ganesh Man Singh’s mother sheds tears of joy: As Singh rode in silence from Baluwatar towards his home, he observed the beautifully lit homes. “The people were welcoming democracy”, he thought to himself. After reaching Rani Pokhari, Singh’s car entered Ason via Kamalachi – there he noticed a crowd of people gathered to welcome him.

Singh remembers an evening with Subarna Shumsher: Driving in quiet silence from Narayanhiti Durbar to Lalita Niwas, the residence of Subarna Shumsher, Singh remembers several memories spent with him – of which one is etched in his memory. “It was the day before I left for Kathmandu for the Indra Jatra bombing plot. He had

Following the oath-taking ceremony of the newly formed cabinet, Ganesh Man Singh within the tranquility of the Narayanhiti Palace gardens had an opportunity to reflect upon the past, the present, and the future. He amused over the fact how he, a state prisoner just a few months ago, today had become a minister. Though he

As narrated by Ganesh Man Singh to Mathbar Singh: Historically, when a period of rule ends, the day is popularly known as the dawn of a new era – in Nepal’s context, that day is 18th February, 2007 A.D (Falgun 7, 2007 B.S). On this day, the rule of the Ranas came to an end,

Bir Hospital,Kathmandu 27th July, 1994 Respected Chairperson,Nepali Congress, Central Working Committee,Kathmandu I extend my heartfelt gratitude, and humbly accept your invitation to attend today’s important party meeting. I am also respectful towards you for recognizing me as a founding member of the party, and as much as I desire to be physically present in the

New York, 12th December, 1993 “The United Nations, after honouring me with the Human Rights Award has shouldered a huge responsibility upon me. If I will be able to fulfil the obligation or not, only time will be able to tell – however it will be a huge test of my own will”, Nepal’s respected

Kathmandu: The agreement between Nepali Congress and Communist Party of Nepal – United Marxist-Leninist (CPN – UML) is a defining moment of history –  a turning point for Nepal. This is one of the biggest political achievements for Nepal since the Revolution of 1991 AD. Universally accepted political leader of Nepal Ganesh Man Singh, who