I think Girija and co. had the right to be discontent with the incident in TIA. For one, he is a former PM and by the provision in place, he --though a 'moron,' an 'ass****,' or whatever-- should have been designated a VVIP and allowed in, easily. If the majority should disagree, than the permutation should be changed. Let us sideline Girija's personality for a time being and try to gauge the situation as neutral observers. A leader of the second biggest democratic party in the country, and a former PM, is stopped from embarking on a journey en route to addressing a mass! because..................??By all indications the guards at the airport were well aware of Koirala's imminent visit. In this light, how can their behaviour be justified? And isn't something sinister, either on the part of the government and, or, the security men implicated? If not, let the security personnel justify their action. Yes, we Kathmanduies were up to here with bandhas. The student unions should have thought of other means to voice their displeasure. But again, by the turn of recent events, all indications are that every other means, except bandhas, is futile to get the message across to concerned authorities in Nepal. This is a sad and worrying trend. Unless a shut-down is called, it seems,it is nigh impossible to be heard. The authorities, not immune to our 'kan ma tel halera basne bani,' act nonchalantly unless the situation gets out of hand and drastic actions are called for by the victims. Let's hope common sense prevails next time 'Girija babu,' or any other dignitary, accousts the men in green in.