Nepal?s envoy to US Shrestha warns NDYC president

http://www.kantipuronline.com/... अमेरिकी नेपालीलाई राजदूतको चेतावनी कान्तिपुर संवाददाता काठमाडौं, असार २९ - नेपालमा प्रजातन्त्र बहालीका निम्ति अमेरिकामा आवाज उठाउँदै आएका नेपालीहरूको संगठनलाई त्यहाँस्थित नेपाली राजदूतले धम्क्याएका छन् । 'नेप्लिज डेमोक्रेटिक युथ काउन्सिल' का अध्यक्ष आनन्द बिष्टका अनुसार प्रजातन्त्रको पक्षमा हुँदै गरेका गतिविधि आफूलाई मन नपरेको उल्लेख गर्दै राजदूत केदारभक्त श्रेष्ठले तत्काल बन्द गर्न चेतावनी दिएका हुन् । 'मलाई तपाईंहरूका यी सबै गतिविधि मन परेका छैनन्, बन्द गनर्स्,' राजदूतको धम्की उल्लेख गर्दै कान्तिपुरलाई प्रेषित इमेलमा बिष्टले भने । अमेरिकामा रहेका नेपालीको संगठन -एएनए)को हालै टेक्ससको डल्लासमा सम्पन्न वाषिर्क भेलामा बिष्टले आफ्नो संस्थाका तर्फबाट एक कार्यपत्र प्रस्तुत गरेका थिए । काउन्सिलकै सक्रियतामा शाही कदमविरुद्ध दुई महिनाअघि वासिङटन डीसीमा सात सयभन्दा बढी नेपालीको जुलुस प्रदर्शन गरिएको थियो । बिष्टले नेपालमा प्रजातन्त्र पुुनर्बहाली नभएसम्म अमेरिकामा विरोध प्रदर्शनलगायतका गतिविधि जारी राख्ने बताएका छन् । अमेरिका स्वतन्त्रताको भूमि भएको उल्लेख गर्दै उनले कार्यपत्रमा भनेका छन्- 'अमेरिका जहाँ प्रजातन्त्र, समान अवसरको प्रत्याभूति दिएको छ, नेपालमा प्रजातन्त्र पुनःस्थापनाका निम्ति गतिविधि बढाउने उचित ठाउँ हो ।' 'असोज १८' लगत्तै स्थापित उक्त संस्थाको उद्धेश्य प्रजातन्त्र पुनर्बहालीका लागि बाहिरी जनमत बनाउनु हो । यसक्रममा अमेरिका पुगेका राजनीतिक नेता, पत्रकार र अन्य टोलीहरूसँग संस्थाले छलफल गर्ने गरेको छ ।

Our Ambassador warned Mr. Ananda Bista at the function itself. I was present at that forum and what our Ambassador said was that it is not a good idea for an Organization to get involved in political issues. It was a good suggestion. What will we gain by protesting outside the White House ( or any other places in US)? Protest nai garnu cha bhane Nepal ma gayera gara na. This was one of the worst presentations I have ever been to. It was so monotonous and long and there was no interaction. He needs some vigirous speech training if he wants his audience to be interested in what he wants them to know.

If Mr Bista is an American citizen,I think he can file a lawsuit against ambassador for committing act of threat. Mr ambassador may have an immunity, but king will be in the grave trouble. Even if Mr Bista is not an american citizen, if he has such an email, he can still go to the court and FBI and lodge a protest. There are legal avenues. Ambassador Shrestha has clearly crossed the boundary and he should be aware of it. But may be he did so to please his master back home, and this news probably did more benefit to him than less. Who next? Nepe?

Mr Kedar Bhakta Shrestha is one of Nepal's most experienced diplomats. He has served in many places and is one of the few who actually has an IR degree. Having worked with him once, I don't believe that he "warned" Mr. Bista. He could have showed his dissatisfaction, or maybe had said something implying what he (Mr.Bista) is doing is not desirable, but I can't make myslef believe that H.E. actually "warned" Bista. Maybe Bista ji is overreacting.. you know, overreacting is our cultural trait! :-)

Yes, I too am surprised that KBS would that. Unless Bista produces some sort of letter or written warning from KBS, I, for one, would think that he's trying to set himself up as an American version of Gagan Thapa. Or perhaps, he's broadcasting a rather inflamed version of his interaction with KBS, to cast himself as a victim of some sort. I am also surprised that Kantipur would print a story like this WITHOUT apparently bothering to at least check with KBS as well. So much for "good" journalism! At least, Gagan, who was arrested and thrown into jail, REMAINS believable. oohi ashu

NO wonder, Reputed media house like Kantipur also has "Bhure Takure" journalist.

"Cheap publicity stunts and iresponsible media"--Is this the same stuff again?

What is the qualification for becoming a nepal ambassador to US? 1- ability to visit department stores in the country of assignment and select/ purchase sari's for Gyanes family 2- ability to shoplifting, especially expensive medical books, for his/her children 3- Issue fake warning to Nepali democrats living in USA, after getting hints from Narayanhiti...... Yeah, you guys could add more good indicators that reflecting the competencies of Nepali ambassador to US..... Hulak Bro

Being Postmaster General is not one of them for sure.:)

Mr. Bista needs to be thrown into Royal Nepal Embassy Jail, then only his credentials will be proved. Its so sad that there are intellectual prostitutes in our society...

if the Bista dude thinks he is doing something for Nepali people why not go back to Nepal and do something constructive rather than staying illeagally in the U.S. Mr Bista enough with your cheap politics in U.S., go and start to clean the dishes that's what you are best for.

I personally know Mr.Ananda Bista, He is one of those people who would kiss you foot if he needs something from you and stab you from the back if he gets an opportunity. I think Mr.K.Shrestha made a valid point by saying if he is so dying to protest, he should go to Nepal and do it (if he really did say so). Political parties in Nepal are sort handed of people like mister Bista. And Mr. Bista's argument is "nowhere in the world does a king play the role of a prime minister in a constitutional monarchy as King Gyanendra has done in chairing the council of ministers", My point is?.. SO WHAT MR.Bista? If there is no single worthy person for a PM post, what can he do about that? And top of that....why do we always have to do, what other countries does? If it has never happened in other countries, let us be the first one to do it. We Nepalese have always enjoyed being the followers of others...be it a movies, music, fashion or Political agenda. Our political situation is very unique therefore it requires a unique solution. We can't just depend on theories that may have worked one time in the past. And most of all, we Nepalese lack the respect for others.. be it a king, PM, president, wife, friends, or ambassador. Eg.- Americans in time of crisis, everyone supports their president even those who didn't vote for him. That is what THE most diverse country in the world makes the most United country. All we know is to criticize others and make oneself look like a HERO. People if you want to be respected, start respecting others. Stupid Dumb a$$es!

Other things aside, the point I was trying to make in other threads actually involves Mr. Bista's presentation. I did not care about his contents. Why? He simply read from the text he prepared as if he is reading for a book reading program and was very monotonous. Was he successful in his delivery? May be with ambassador and definitely not with me. My attention span is not that long. Next time: Talk to the point. No lengthy details and reading.

I 2nd Zara. That's the real Bista. I am sure he is waiting for the day when is Mastah Girija comes back to power and he will take the next flight to Nepal. If this dude doesn't mind breaking the US rule (staying illeagally), I am sure he won't mind breaking many other rules in Nepal as well. I wish U.S. have some strict rules and regulations regarding illeagel immigrants. These people suit better for jailhouse.

There was some one on the left fourth row who was recording with a video. May be, he should review the tape and come out with the exact words of the Ambassador so that we can decide whether that was a real "chetawani" or "Dhamki". We will confer with Shakti Kapur whether that was chetawani or dhamki. This happened at the forum : Organizations in the US: Roles and challenges.

That envoy is a dull person.....................what anything can he do by threatening somebody.that too in USA where freedom of speech and democracy are superior.He might have some misconceptions about where he is ...............This type of disgusting attitude only sabotage his image and nothing more than that......................let him bark.................

Another propoganda. Mr. Bista just trying to gain some publicity so that he isn't fogotten. What good has it done to anyone that a bunch of Nepalese protest against something going on in Nepal? All we Nepalese know is to protest. A protests against B, B protests against C, C protests against A. Strikes and breaking things is our logic to a solution. I have been reading about these problems for a long time now. I have never seen anyone give any good solution to the current problems of Nepal. If you noticed all of us yelled "chor neta haru" should be hanged or slained or brought to justice. The king takes over you call it undemocratic. What do you want? What will satisfy the elites of KTM? because to me it seems no one ever worries about the 75% of nepalese in villages who are really suffering from the diplomacy of the elites of KTM. No matter who comes, they will always be ignored. So lets get over with this bull of democracy. Go and ask what democracy is to these people. "Their answers, two meals a day and no threat to life". If you think it to be different, than either you belong to elites of KTM or haven't been to Nepal in a while. We are a failed democratic state and stop talking like westerners that democracy is the only solution to all problems "you guys would sound Hypocritical, sitting under luxury, getting a good education etc and telling what those 75% people should do." So next time you post please post a solution don't point fingers. Lets see what you western educated nepalese have to say for the solutions to us common Nepalese.

what is he thinking..? we are not here to take his orders and do what he likes. this is not nepal and his panche powers are not going to work here.this is land of free and he can keep his displeasure to himself.

twinke twinke little stars how I wonder what u r . Up above the else so high like a diamond shining in the sky. I will buy yo all candies. And I will give a sucker to Bista. Then he will be happy.

Zara, Need another boot? I will send you sugar coated. Cloistered in the walls of Narayanhiti, Our king is fancying the century old ideas. >> If there is no single worthy person for a PM post Nither the king. That?s why he refrained assuming the post of PM. >> Our political situation is very unique therefore it requires a unique solution. Kahi nabhayo jatra hadi gau ma hunthyo, Aba Narayanhiti ma sarya chha. >> Americans in time of crisis, everyone supports their president even those who didn't vote for him. He is elected by majority so people rally after him. Afterall they are rallying the troops. US Army is for American People. Royal Nepal Army is only for Royals but not Nepal. Tell him to have a chest of Naroddam Sinhanuk and come to the election, let Paras be the King if he thinks he has the mandate to rule the country.