Posted by: PSC August 25, 2005
Protest in NY City Part II
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Regarding Military Aid to RNA ? What corruption and nepotism had to do with military aid in terms of kind (not cash) for a nation?s war against terrorism? There are other ways and means to deal with corruption. It is important to recall an action taken few years ago - even a General with the last name RANA was charged and jailed on a corruption charge. If we talk about nepotism, it exists every where but I was told by many army officers that career development system in RNA is the most transparent as compared to other government services. They can predict whether they will make higher rank or not and also when exactly they will be promoted. I need to verify this but we don?t hear much of RANA and SHAHA surnames at General level these days, where as all casts (Gurung, Magar, Newar, Bahun, Damai, Rai, Limbu) are holding top ranks. Most of the Division Commanders and brigade Commanders that we hear in media justify that fact. By the way, Nepal ko prachalan ? Doctor ko chhora Doctor; Byapari ko Chhora Byapari (no matter he is doctor or engineers); Neta ko chhora Neta and Raja ko Chhora Raja hune ta prachalan nai chha. Do you record any incident since 2nd Feb that any democratic activists are killed by military bullets even during emergency? Also is there any evidence that RNA is brought in to street to counter the democratic protest? RNA is the only organization which was not politicized, that is why this organization is becoming target of political parties. It is protecting country, people and monarchy. It also protects head of the governments, who so ever he is or which ever party he belongs to. Regarding targeting Civilian Population ? I personally haven?t heard so far that RNA is mobilized to counter democratic movements. There are civilian casualties while countering Maoists but certain percent of collateral damage is unavoidable in any kind of war where insurgents are using human being as a shield. I think even Human Rights of RNA are also too much exaggerated. Stopping military aid to RNA means weakening RNA?s efforts to fight against Maoist. If you think RNA should not be mobilized to counter the Maoists then that is other thing. Recognition of present Government ? You agree or disagree, the present government led by King G is the only legitimate one and they will represent Nepal in upcoming GA. If Girija, or Makune or even Prachanda lead any delegation instead, they are not even allowed to enter beyond 2nd Ave. At the most they can take detour to reach up to 47th St. where you guys plan to gather.
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