I think it is very important we rally behind Gagan Thapa for his safety and freedom. That is the need of the hour: - http://demrepubnepal.blogspot.com/2005/07/gagan-thapa-arrested-again.html As for the topic of the thread, I am not too interested in participating. I think we are comparing apples and oranges here. Gaganji is a political leader. Ashu, for all his various qualities, is not someone aspring in that particular field.