As May 28, 2011 Approaches, UNN Co-Founder Dr. Tilak Shrestha Meets Nepal King

Recently, Dr. Tilak Shrestha met Nepal monarch to know the situation of the country.  Dr. Shrestha, on behalf of the concerned citizens expressed concern over the systematic assaults on the fundamentals of the nationhood – basic daily needs including water and electricity, educational institutions, economic infrastructures, employment, and basic law and order.  King Gyanendra suggested building a network of individuals and pooling the necessary resources to bring stability, growth, democracy, peace and prosperity in the nation for the well being of citizens. He stated that monarchs work for the long term structural good of the nation, not for short term cheap popularity. His effort to streamline the derailed democratic process in 2005 was misinterpreted. To some extent, it was his government’s shortcoming for not explaining the issue to the people effectively.  He always desired to be within the constitution and no steps were taken outside. His only desire is to see Nepal peaceful and prosperous. When Dr. Shrestha reminded the wrong direction the nation is heading towards, he said that he was fully aware of the fact and thus it is the duty of all Nepalese to be concerned with the developments and the future of Nepal.

Dr. Shrestha urged King Gyanendra to encourage an agenda of protecting people's very freedom, providing opportunities for education, free business and trade environment, creating jobs and providing security to citizens by enforcing law and order in this chaotic time. Dr. Shrestha mentioned to King Gyanendra that, in general, democratic practice of different parties ruling is good for the country. It allows people to learn the realities of parties and leaders, and make realistic choices. However, current events are not about the democratic practices, but about political forces unwilling to abide by democratic norm and playing an active role in division of the nation. It is not about the positive learning curve, but about the slide into the national disintegration. The issue must be well understood and feared by all citizens.

UNN thanks King Gyanendra for his graciousness to provide time and share the issues raised by UNN and Nepali at large.