It is very easy to hold the whole Shah vansha responsible for Nepal's present condition. The country could have made significant progress if we had a better visionary leaders than what we saw in last few hundred years. However, blank statement like "none of the Shah rulers did anything for country or people" is utterly wrong.

I don't support absolute monarchy as it gives too much power to one single person without proper checks and balances. However, Shah rulers have faired out much better than the alternatives we have seen recently. To understand what they have done you have to familiarize yourself with the history of pressure from India and reaction by our kings. I am not a fan of Mahendra, but Birendra always cared for his people. Are you familiar with the making of the convention hall? Many lures that India and at times CHina had thrown to the kings were rejected as Nepal's gain was advantageous to the kings.

I am not saying lets bring back monarchy, but let's also not disrespect our history. We can move forward without an assault on our past.

Let me ask one question. The following are three different "clans" that have taken the leadership of Nepal. Who do you think did the least damage to Nepal:

1. Rana

2. Shahs

3. Present leaders (all are same).