Pessimism and Optimism are two flipside of a coin. Where there is destitution, there is affluence too. It is just the matter of opiniating oneself in the manners of social accpetance norms. India taking over Nepal might seem farfetched, or Nepal handing over itself to India might seem nonetheless improbable, one plain thorn in the flesh will but only mitigate the very issue here. Will we be singing Jana Gana Mana pretty soon?

I daresay, being a Nepali (not a die hard patriot), I would be appalled to see that. I wish we won't see that day in a thousand years to come, but then, it is only my wish. I don't follow current affairs or political happenings, but this much I know, it will take a miracle perchance to avoid this in coming days. I see a lot of animosity in this thread upon imposing one's belief over the war of words and factual presentaion. The effort is laudable, however, it is just a small spark that immolates the whole jungle.

In the last 300 or so years of Nepalese political upheaval, we have seen scores of revolution, bloody massacres, coup d'etats and in plain words, oppression. From the time of Shah dynasty ( I point this only as a reference as it is still very much relevant to present Nepal), to the recent victors of the "chosen by the free will of Nepalese people in a very democratic process" the Maoists, we can but only see a grim past and future. If we hope that the Maoists are going to make things any better, I wish it be true at all costs. Too many people of sacrificed their blood and freedom (yes, freedom in a democracy!) to come to this point where all of us are looking forward to building a NEW NEPAL.

But one thing I do not understand. Pardon my ignorance or error in chronology.

2007 BS: Democracy after rana regime

2017 BS: Panchayati system implemented by King Mahendra

2036 BS: Janama Sangraha/ revolution/ sustainance of panchayati system

2046 BS: Jana-andolan./ Democracy finally

2047 BS: Nepali Congress helms the government

2050 BS: NC government dissolved and formation of Communist led govenment

2051 BS: Communist government dissolved/ Maoists start their decade-long insurgence

2057 BS: Royal Massacre / King Gyanendra coronated

2061 BS: King Gyanendra dissolves the government/ Declares State of Emergency

Subsequently. Opposition parties and maoists unite to oust the king and restore democracy. However, maoists have denied or walked out from the peace talks with the opposition parties and government before King Gyanendra supposed the power. After the alliance of the opposition and maoists, a bloody rebellion ensued to which King Gyanendra bowed and pulled out from his state of power. Whereupon, Maoists and the newly reinstated governement had a peace accord and Maoists "demanded" that they be a part of the government as well as abolish the Monarchy. After months, if not years of speculation and estimation, finally elections are held, in which Maoists are the victors. Before the elections were held, there were violent ethnical clashes in Terai region in which many people lost their lives. Finally, after the elections, it was decided that Monarchy be abolished in the first parliament assembly. The ethnic groups of Terai demand their autonomy. Nepal is to be declared a Republic in the first assembly meeting as well.

I might have made mistake in date or chronological order, the error is solely mine.

In the last 18 years of democracy, so many events have happened. Government changes every year or two. Violence is rampant. Prices have sky rocketed because of shortages or black markets. Everyday life has become hellish. I agree, in order to build a building, we need to dig a foundation and start building blocks, and it is not a pretty sight. But if the foundation itself is lacking the infrastructure, the building will never be built because of the fuss over the foundation. Nepal has been digging the foundation in the last 18  years, when India started its economical enrichment. After 18 years, the face of Nepal has changed, a blemished and scarred by the power hungry politicians or I daresay, farsighted politicians doing their best to put Nepal in the path of progress. India, since then has enjoyed the rise in its economical behemoth, whereas Nepal and its denizens are still mulling over the Monarchy, Republc and Communism.

Does India want to invade(?) Nepal? I don't think so. Does Nepal want to assimilate into India? Definitely not. Maybe not. But why are we crying and speculating that it might so happen very soon? the answer is simple. The politicians. Who makes the policies and government run? Politicians who are as much human as us. And mind you, they are the same politicians in the last 18 years, and from before that. So, if nothing has changed in the last 50 plus years in politics, I see a very less chances (however i wish I could say more) in anything new employed that benefits us. As for singing the Jana Gana Mana, if proper measures are not taken in the handling of the politics of Nepal, India won't have to prescribe the anthem. So much said, I genuinely respect the thoughts and opinions put in this thread.

I openly agree with Deshbhakta (but I hope it doesn't happen). Loote, whats up man! I applaud your enthusiasm and optimism (I am not the cynical type). This is a sensitive issue and it should be handled carefully. But as I see, guys, respect others' opinions, and get your opinions resspected. That is also a key to progress. If I am wrong, tell me so. I will agree to your reasons as per your point of view. But if I am wrong, badmouthing will certainly not make you right. We don't want to be labelled as a bunch of whiners and crybabies who take it to streets in almost everything, truth or not. Having said so, I rest my case. If we don't want to sing Jana Gana Mana, lets unite and respect each other. After all, development and progress starts from home.