Nepal at the Crossroads

04.06.2008 17:15

Novel Kishore Rai | Centre for Nepal and Asian Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu

right path for her. Every moment a new political incidence, either good or bad, is taking place. These new happenings create ripples and waves in the Nepali people. They also open small windows for the indigenous (Adivasi/Janajati) communities of the country. These are now able to see themselves and the world in the morning light that comes through these small windows and lights the dark room where they have been living for centuries. We hope this morning light will lead them to a bright and sunny day.

The presentation takes a critical look at the political developments and the struggle of ethnic minorites in Nepal before and after the Constituent Assembly Elections on April 10, 2008.

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