Friday, November 2, 2007

The Nepal Farce Goes On

Map of the Kingdom of NepalThe Parliament of the Kingdom of Nepal has thus far failed to reach a conclusion on the motion to abolish the monarchy outright. So the AFP reports.

See also reports here, here, and here.

The Nepali Times says the conflict prolongs the life of the monarchy. I might add that that's a good thing. In the present situation buying time could serve well for exemplifying what life under a democratic republic can be like.

Shastri Ramacharan has an interesting column. So does Shirish Ranabhat, who actually acknowledges that there are worse things than absolute monarchy.

Chinese Professor Wang Khongwe has given an interview, where he states:

The only force authorized to decide the fate of Nepali monarchy is Nepali people.
Oh, yes! That popular sovereignty! It has given so much progress to the West and the world at large since the days of the French Revolution!

See also a report on China's relation.

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