Posted by: CopiCat January 6, 2008
Nepal good with king or without king? have your say
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My view is not that of extremist but certainly I am not status quoist either. I haven't lost my identity now and I will not either without the king. I even see better future of Nepal sans king. King is not only the king what we have seen now, there are hundreds of kings around the king. The monarchy had relevancy in certain period of time, but it does not have any more. It is we who can draw the lines of our future ourselves.

I have a question for you guys (for healthy discussion only, my intention is not to arouse anybody). Is there any country in the world the people of which have their indentity protected because of the king or queen? Or do you think this is a unique reality of Nepal only? Do we really admire Japanese becasue of the king they have? I don't think so. It is only the hardwork of Japanese people, their entrepreneurship and belief on themselves. The same is the case with European countries who have monarchies. Probably we had thought a system with constitutional monarcy in certain point of time in history, but the situation did not remain as expected for various reasons, which are very clear and apparent. Why should we bear the responsibility to continue the institution which does not have any relevancy in the present context? Do you really believe Terai issues will be solved should the king come back again? I say no because there is certain section of the soceity, which fought for more than a decade against the king and also the present situation is not that people believe on King as the incarnation of god. Or do you believe this group can be controlled by force? Otherwise present your logical and viable alternative so that people like me can be convinced and would stand for the monarchy.

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