Did CK Lal do M.Sc Urban planning in 2001/2002 ? I was there in Pulchowk during 1999/2000. I remember his batch received farewell in my presence. He was chosen to speak in the farewell program representing the graduated students. His 2 years M.Sc. course was extended over 3 or 4 years, so, I assume he was in the campuse since 1997 or late 1996.

By the way, it is impossible to judge on him based on reviews his articles receive because, the reviews are biased too. In my opinion, he is well-read scholar, a good friend of all (I mean he has good quality to be friend with people around him) and amazes peers with his witty remarks. He is a failed engineer in Nepali context, because he was unable to earn as much as his other SadakBhibhag engineers did (don't get it as if he is completely clean). I was surprised to learn he earned more money by doing consulting jobs in NGOs/INGOs etc. than from his engineering career.

At times, he has clearly displayed his inclination toward Congress Party, particularly to Girija faction. I do not believe he receives money from indian embassy or raw or whatever the other sources people like to mention while blaming him and portraying him as anti-nepalese. It is very easy to make such blames, because people just know to say that you get money from King if you say a few words for King. These days nepalese have learnt blaming that way to defame others whom they can't beat by making logical arguments. I know CK lal is the one among very few die-hard patriots from Madhesh.