Rose Nepal

Key Theme: Socio-political transformation. Key Location: Nepal. Prime Concern: Promotion of equity, equality and justice. Focus: Supressed people, grassroots communities, marginalized sections and oppressed nationalities.

Friday, July 3, 2009

'Mainstream' political parties: course correction or marginalization?

Govinda Neupane In Nepal, these days, the political field is one of the most fascinating arenas to watch out. The society and the state are ...

Constituent assembly: beyond slogan mongering

Govinda Neupane Recent developments in Nepal are interesting. The ever non-interfering Chinese are equipping the royal Nepal army with the s...

Palace, Parties and People Power

Govinda Neupane The Ranas led the coalition of upper classes during their rule till 1951. After they were compelled to share power at leader...

Crisis in Nepal: Political Circus vs. Politics of Transformation

Govinda Neupane For the last 13 years, Nepal is experiencing turmoil, uncertainty and instability. More particularly, after the historic dem...

Government – Maoist 'endeavor': Back to battlefield?

Govinda Neupane It is still too early to conclude that the dialogue has been over. They are still talking about the talks. The exchanges of ...

Pluralism with difference: A prerequisite for peace and prosperity

Govinda Neupane In any society, politics is one of the most important topics which should generate debate. Unfortunately, in Nepal, politics...

The essence of change: An overview

Govinda Neupane The government-Maoist negotiation exercise has provided a right platform for the meaningful debate, which may contribute imm...

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About Me

Govinda Neupane: “Govinda Neupane is one of the founding members of the Communist Party of Nepal (M-L) (Estd. 1978 - GN). There are a number of thought provoking books and articles on leftist movement in Nepal to his credit.” - Arjun Karki and Prof. David Seddon (Eds), Short Introduction to the Contributors, The People's war in Nepal : Left Perspectives, 2003. “In a society where Khas intellectuals either denounce multiculturalism or at the most accept the inequalities but do nothing, it is enlightened people like Govinda Neupane who will contribute towards producing a more just and equitable society.” - Mahendra Lawoti, The Unresolved National Question, “The Kathmandu Post”, April 09, 2000. Books Published: 1. Social development in Nepal, 1999 (Nepali) 2. The Nationalities' Question in Nepal, 2000, 2005 (Nepali) 3. Upheavals in Nepal: Transforming the State and Society, 2001 (Nepali) 4. Political Context of the Nepalese Revolution, 2002 (Nepali) 5. Nepalese Migrants in Delhi. Net Edition, (www.neupaneg.wordpress.com), 2005 6. Change and Challenges: Transitional State and Transformational Politics in Nepal (A collection of short essays), Net Edition (www.neupaneg.wordpress.com), 2010.

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