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P L Singh: A friend in times of adversity

P L Singh: A friend in times of adversity

AFTERMATH OF THE ANNOUCEMENT

AFTERMATH OF THE ANNOUCEMENT

15th December, 1960: King Mahendra Introduces a Partyless Panchayat System

15th December, 1960: King Mahendra Introduces a Partyless Panchayat System

1959 Nepalese General Election

1959 Nepalese General Election

King Mahendra’s Coronation and Dr K I Singh as Prime Minister

King Mahendra’s Coronation and Dr K I Singh as Prime Minister

Political Instabilities Continue

Political Instabilities Continue

Chiniya Kaji’s death, B P Koirala’s resignation, and our Kilagal home

Chiniya Kaji’s death, B P Koirala’s resignation, and our Kilagal home

Disagreement within Nepal Mahila Sangh over Nehru’s visit

Disagreement within Nepal Mahila Sangh over Nehru’s visit

7th Falgun, 2007 B.S.: Nepal becomes a democratic nation

7th Falgun, 2007 B.S.: Nepal becomes a democratic nation

An incident at Gauchar and finally reunited with Singh

An incident at Gauchar and finally reunited with Singh

My character is questioned, and other discriminations owing to my inclination towards politics

My character is questioned, and other discriminations owing to my inclination towards politics

Tripartite talks in New Delhi

Tripartite talks in New Delhi

Sumitra and I defy curfew orders to search for a fallen Bhogendra Man

Sumitra and I defy curfew orders to search for a fallen Bhogendra Man

Protests erupt after Nhuchhe Ratna Tuladhar’s death

Protests erupt after Nhuchhe Ratna Tuladhar’s death

Nepal Mahila Sangh decides upon its flag, Singh is arrested, King Tribhuvan departs for India

Nepal Mahila Sangh decides upon its flag, Singh is arrested, King Tribhuvan departs for India

Managing finances to keep the movement ongoing

Managing finances to keep the movement ongoing

Widespread protests against the Ranas

Widespread protests against the Ranas

Formation of Nepal Women’s Association

Formation of Nepal Women’s Association

Expelled from my home

Expelled from my home

Demanding political and education rights for women

Demanding political and education rights for women

Early political undertakings

Early political undertakings

Nepalese youth head for ‘Lahur’; I learn about Singh’s escape

Nepalese youth head for ‘Lahur’; I learn about Singh’s escape

Remembering the contribution of Prachanda Gorkha, paying my respects to Martyr Shastri, and remembering Hasina Devi’s struggles

Remembering the contribution of Prachanda Gorkha, paying my respects to Martyr Shastri, and remembering Hasina Devi’s struggles

My political determination begins to grow

My political determination begins to grow

Three questions that crossed my mind after Singh was arrested

Three questions that crossed my mind after Singh was arrested

Settling in my new home: Mangala Devi Singh

Settling in my new home: Mangala Devi Singh

Getting married to Singh, and settling in my new home

Getting married to Singh, and settling in my new home

Getting myself a tutor, my Ihi:, and talks of my marriage

Getting myself a tutor, my Ihi:, and talks of my marriage

The seeds of defiance were sown early: Mangala Devi Singh

The seeds of defiance were sown early: Mangala Devi Singh

Early years, and Nepal’s political background of the time

Early years, and Nepal’s political background of the time

Mangala Devi’s early years

Mangala Devi’s early years

Struggles towards women’s rights: Mangala Devi Singh

Struggles towards women’s rights: Mangala Devi Singh

Democracy Series (Phase 3): The life and values of Mangala Devi Singh

Democracy Series (Phase 3): The life and values of Mangala Devi Singh

People celebrate their victory, Singh rejects a Prime Ministerial position

People celebrate their victory, Singh rejects a Prime Ministerial position

Towards the end of the People’s Movement of 1990

Towards the end of the People’s Movement of 1990

Ganesh Man Singh’s resolutions and King Birendra’s reckoning

Ganesh Man Singh’s resolutions and King Birendra’s reckoning

Spreading a rumour to cripple state finances

Spreading a rumour to cripple state finances

Nationwide blackout during the third phase of People’s Movement 1990

Nationwide blackout during the third phase of People’s Movement 1990

People’s Movement amplifies, King Birendra makes a national address

People’s Movement amplifies, King Birendra makes a national address

People’s Movement of 1990 begins

People’s Movement of 1990 begins

Singh is made Supreme Leader of the Democratic Movement

Singh is made Supreme Leader of the Democratic Movement

Joint appeal by Nepali Congress and United Left Front

Joint appeal by Nepali Congress and United Left Front

Government’s response to NC’s 1990 convention

Government’s response to NC’s 1990 convention

Singh gains national and international support amidst NC’s 1990 General Convention

Singh gains national and international support amidst NC’s 1990 General Convention

Ganesh Man Singh’s appeal to the people Of Nepal ahead of the Jana Andolan (People’s Movement)

Ganesh Man Singh’s appeal to the people Of Nepal ahead of the Jana Andolan (People’s Movement)

“Not against constitutional monarchy, we are against dictatorship”: Singh

“Not against constitutional monarchy, we are against dictatorship”: Singh

Preparations for a mass movement underway

Preparations for a mass movement underway

“A wave of democracy is coming”: Ganesh Man Singh

“A wave of democracy is coming”: Ganesh Man Singh

People’s Movement 1990: Struggle for Democracy

People’s Movement 1990: Struggle for Democracy

Singh, his family members, and their sacrifices

Singh, his family members, and their sacrifices

Preparations for return to Kathmandu underway after return date finalised

Preparations for return to Kathmandu underway after return date finalised

A meeting at Forbesgunj

A meeting at Forbesgunj

Advice from other leaders, and an attempt to connect with the royal palace

Advice from other leaders, and an attempt to connect with the royal palace

A sleepless night followed by countless debates

A sleepless night followed by countless debates

Singh’s final question

Singh’s final question

A conversation between Singh and B P Koirala

A conversation between Singh and B P Koirala

Ganesh Man leaves Gorakhpur for Sarnath to meet B P Koirala

Ganesh Man leaves Gorakhpur for Sarnath to meet B P Koirala

Democracy Series (Phase II): Why does the story jump 23 years?

Democracy Series (Phase II): Why does the story jump 23 years?

Singh tours Nepal

Singh tours Nepal

Matrika Prasad Koirala’s suspension, and NC’s inclination to democratic socialism

Matrika Prasad Koirala’s suspension, and NC’s inclination to democratic socialism

Singh becomes minister for a second term

Singh becomes minister for a second term

King Tribhuvan offers financial assistance towards acquisition of Singh’s new home, Singh declines

King Tribhuvan offers financial assistance towards acquisition of Singh’s new home, Singh declines

Singh’s first born, and re-appointment as minister

Singh’s first born, and re-appointment as minister

Politics surrounding the death of Chiniya Kaji Tuladhar

Politics surrounding the death of Chiniya Kaji Tuladhar

Establishment of ‘Pradhan Nyayalaya’ and Nepal Women Association’s first convention

Establishment of ‘Pradhan Nyayalaya’ and Nepal Women Association’s first convention

Increasing pressure from all fronts

Increasing pressure from all fronts

Indian PM Jawaharlal Nehru visits Nepal

Indian PM Jawaharlal Nehru visits Nepal

Rana ministers, Singh’s family, and Congress leaders concerned about proposed reforms to Birta System

Rana ministers, Singh’s family, and Congress leaders concerned about proposed reforms to Birta System

Mohan Shumsher vacates Singha Durbar; insight into land ownership problems in 1951 AD

Mohan Shumsher vacates Singha Durbar; insight into land ownership problems in 1951 AD

PM Mohan Shumsher to be honourably relieved from his duties

PM Mohan Shumsher to be honourably relieved from his duties

B P Koirala moves to Narayanhiti Palace, Singh demands Mohan Shumsher’s resignation

B P Koirala moves to Narayanhiti Palace, Singh demands Mohan Shumsher’s resignation

Singh’s admiration for B P Koirala increases

Singh’s admiration for B P Koirala increases

The Home Ministry Attack: An unfortunate incident, but not totally unforeseen

The Home Ministry Attack: An unfortunate incident, but not totally unforeseen

B P Koirala’s residence is attacked after government arrests leaders of Khukuri Dal

B P Koirala’s residence is attacked after government arrests leaders of Khukuri Dal

Gorkha Dal’s activities become a national problem

Gorkha Dal’s activities become a national problem

Singh heads to Birgunj to solve the cloth merchant problem

Singh heads to Birgunj to solve the cloth merchant problem

Unrest in Birgunj amidst a cloth merchant union problem in 1951 AD

Unrest in Birgunj amidst a cloth merchant union problem in 1951 AD

Remembering brother Shankar Man’s selflessness

Remembering brother Shankar Man’s selflessness

Turning a problem into an opportunity – integration of the Liberation Army into Nepal Police

Turning a problem into an opportunity – integration of the Liberation Army into Nepal Police

Challenges ahead of the Interim Constitution – 2007 B.S; and its subsequent announcement

Challenges ahead of the Interim Constitution – 2007 B.S; and its subsequent announcement

“Sentiment or Settlement?”, Ganesh Man Singh to Mohan Shumsher

“Sentiment or Settlement?”, Ganesh Man Singh to Mohan Shumsher

Singh meets his ministry’s team members, shares difficulties faced while setting up office

Singh meets his ministry’s team members, shares difficulties faced while setting up office

Lack of infrastructure and connectivity in 1951 to prove a challenge for Nepal’s commercial and industrial development

Lack of infrastructure and connectivity in 1951 to prove a challenge for Nepal’s commercial and industrial development

Singh explains the reason behind people’s silence in the face of political suppression

Singh explains the reason behind people’s silence in the face of political suppression

Badakazi Ratna Man’s advice to Ganesh Man Singh

Badakazi Ratna Man’s advice to Ganesh Man Singh

From a Prisoner to a Minister

From a Prisoner to a Minister

The Dawn of a New Era

The Dawn of a New Era

Silence in the face of injustice is complicity

Silence in the face of injustice is complicity

“This honour belongs to the people of Nepal”: Ganesh Man Singh

“This honour belongs to the people of Nepal”: Ganesh Man Singh

The agreement between NC and CPN UML is a ‘historically decisive moment’: Ganesh Man Singh

The agreement between NC and CPN UML is a ‘historically decisive moment’: Ganesh Man Singh

Ganesh Man Singh’s Views on the 1989 Blockade

Ganesh Man Singh’s Views on the 1989 Blockade

Ganesh Man Singh’s appeal to the people of Nepal on the eve of Jana Andolan (People’s Movement)

Ganesh Man Singh’s appeal to the people of Nepal on the eve of Jana Andolan (People’s Movement)

Falgun 7, 2007 B.S – Nepal becomes a democratic nation

Falgun 7, 2007 B.S – Nepal becomes a democratic nation

Falgun 7, 2007 B.S: The dawn of democracy in Nepal

Falgun 7, 2007 B.S: The dawn of democracy in Nepal

Final days before the establishment of democracy in Nepal

Final days before the establishment of democracy in Nepal

King Tribhuvan and leaders of Nepali Congress return home

King Tribhuvan and leaders of Nepali Congress return home

Singh reflects upon his political journey

Singh reflects upon his political journey

Kathmandu Residents make Singh their leader, give him the title of ‘Bir Ganesh Man’

Kathmandu Residents make Singh their leader, give him the title of ‘Bir Ganesh Man’

Freedom after 10 years

Freedom after 10 years

Tripartite talks between King Tribhuvan, Rana government, and Nepali Congress in Delhi

Tripartite talks between King Tribhuvan, Rana government, and Nepali Congress in Delhi

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