Welcome to Democratic and Secular Nepal

Key declarations of the House Proclamation

• The name His Majesty's Government of Nepal changed to Nepal Government

• Nepal becomes a secular state

• National anthem to be changed

• Name of Royal Nepalese Army changed to Nepal Army

• The post of Supreme-Commander-in-Chief of the army held by the king and the constitutional provision regarding the mobilisation of the army scrapped

• Army and all other security limbs of the state brought under the direct control of the HoR

• Council of Ministers to appoint the Chief of Army Staff

• Rajparishad scrapped, its duties and responsibilities will be exercised by the HoR

• Parliament to formulate, amend, and annul the laws deciding the heir to the throne

• All executive rights of the state vested only in the Council of Ministers

• Prime Minister will summon the House session and Speaker will adjourn the session on PM's recommendation

• Parliament to decide Royal Palace expenditures and other facilities

• Private property and income of the king to be taxed as per the existing laws

• Questions can be raised in parliament and in a court of law against the king's unconstitutional and illegal actions

• The Royal Household Service scrapped, civil servants to replace Royal Household Service employees

• The Council of Ministers to decide the security arrangement of the Royal Palace

• The provisions of the Constitution of Nepal 1990 and other laws which contravene the House Proclamation will be null and void to the extent of contravention


I whole heartedly welcome this proclamation.

And I welcome all to the Democratic and Secular Nepal.

My Nepal, My Pride.

About Nepal - By Basanta, Dhankuta (Presently studying Engineering in India)

gud to hear a young and energetic person writing such book for which nobody in Nepal is interested, at least not the young generation. They think themselves to be very good but giv all these things a fuck. I just mean to point the ppl who r really worrying abt themselves rather than all. The ppl always know how to comment the things tat are not available in Nepal and make themselves suffer more with their inferiority complex.They always think that we hav nothing in our country so we are hopeless to do things.

But ther are some persons who are really worried abt the country and its develpment. I can be that much sure that given the chance there are many people who can work and serve for the country from their side. And all these ppl whom I am talking about donot care for the political calculations i.e. they donot like all the political games and donot want to get themselves involved in this.

Anyway its very easy to blame others and think self as a superior over others. Its also easy to think self to be known about everything at least more than the others. These all human nature that nobody can control is ruining ourselves.

Anyway I hate the commenting job and til now I am doing same in this message. Sorry for me. Comenting on others is easy. And lastly I would like to comment some of the Nepalis born instincts that is present all over and that is ruining the Nepali population.

1. The Jealousy over otheres ... aafu pani kehi nagarne ra aaru le kehi gareko pani dekhi na sahane.. ra kasaile kehi garna khojyo bhane uuslai tyo kura garna discourage garne .. aanek dar dekhaune or . ... kaam suru garnu bhanda aagai nai hatotsahi banaune... this is the major instinct ruining us.

2. Afraid of taking risks and doing difficult jobs.... Nepali haru sadhai garo kaam ta garirahanchan tara aaafno lagi hoina aaru kai lagi .. ra Nepali haru lai kaam garna khojda sajilo kaam nai chainchha .... for example .. SLC pass gare pacchi sabai lai sarkari or others nokari chainchha .... kunai aaru kaam garda laj hunchha re ... sathai garo pani hunchha re .... aani aarko kura Nepali haru kunai naya kaam suru garna darauchan ... kina ki tyo risk line aat chhaina ra ... kaam garnu bhanda aagadi nai khutta jhigkne prabati dherai chha ... the corrruption is emerged jobs because they want money without working and that too very easily..

3. Expecting the returns fast... Nepali haru le kunai kaam suru gare bhane tyesko pratifal chhadai nai chhain chha .. yedi bhayena bhane .... tyo kaam chodera aarko kaam thali halchan...

Ok .. this much I could write today ... I hated myself doing this .. But I did this to say u that include some topics in your book to make the readers feel(esp. Nepali) that what attitude of theirs is making Nepal lay behind(besides politics) and the attitude of the people is also important for a good and developed country not only the economic boon. Even though if the boon comes that may not last to a longer term.

About Nepal - By Fernando, Brazil

It´s a plesure to me make friends in Nepal.

I´ve been in Nepal some yars ago, I loved the country, culture, food, music and mainly the people. You are very kindly, friendly and spiritualized (at least a few).

I´m worried about polical news, but I hope Nepal can survive this as it´s doing through thousands years.

I also hope return there next year.

Best regards,

Fernando Aquino



Namascar

About Nepal - By Cedric, Germany

I am not an expert on Nepal, although I follow what is going on there in the international press.

I must say that I clearly oppose the monarchy and I support the revolution, although I do not approve of all the methods the Maoists employ.



Cheers



Cédric

About Nepal - By Stefen, Switzerland

I have been to India and - geographically speaking - quite close to Nepal, as I
was in Manali and I imagine that external and cultural conditions might
be somewhat similar. But outside of some general information, I don't
have enough personal knowledge about the exact situation in your country
for an informed opinion.

There are some general ideas that are universally true. Communism will
always lead to mayhem and poverty. An autocratic regime is likely to
stifle development in the interest of conserving power, except if the
leader happens to be one of the very few enlightened men who are willing
to give their subjects freedom, using force only to preserve peace and
the rights of the citizens.

The most brilliant advice to leaders was given by Lao Tzu, the founder
of the philosophy of Tao. You might want to include some of his quotes
in your book. A Taoist king might be better than a democracy, which
doesn't respect individual rights.

Since your royalty doesn't seem to take their inspiration from Taoism, I
have little hope that they are good rulers. I heard that there are many
government backed monopolies in Nepal, which are granted to a few chosen
individuals and families, who gain immense wealth and power. I doubt
that they would be much in favor of opening their country and their
markets...

I wouldn't mind visiting your country one day and studying its
conditions with you, but I'm afraid that won't be possible in the
immediate future. There is a slight possibility that I'll be at a
conference in Mongolia next summer, cf. www.isil.org, but the venue
hasn't been decided yet. Participating in such a conference might be of
great interest to you, as you would meet people from all over the world
and very different backgrounds there. It so happens that the prime
minister of Mongolia wanted to attend previously, hence the invitation
to his country. A previous sponsor was Otto Guevara from Costa Rica, who
is now the most hopeful presidential candidate for next year's election.

This should just underline that ideas matter and by advocating positive
ideas consistently, one can represent a force for change, so by all
means do publish your book!

If you have specific questions, don't hesitate to contact me again. I
would also suggest that you should contact Center for Civil Society
India, www.ccsindia.org, as they are much closer to you. I'm sure they
will be willing and able to help you. They already publish many books
themselves. Several members are already good friends of mine. I very
much enjoyed their company and their energy and courage to speak up.

Regards,


Stefan