Top Ten Reasons Why Democracy Will Be Challenging in Nepal 10. Girija is suffering from chronic longevity. 9. Communists in Nepal think communism works perfectly. “Ha ha ha.” That was Lenin rolling in his grave. 8. Every time there is a new government, a huge number of Bahuns and Newars will start counting the number of Bahuns and Newars in the cabinet. Euta Paado, Duita Paado, Tinwataa Paado… chi Barmu, nasi Barmu, swo Barmu… 7. ‘Mandaleys’ and ‘Pancheys’ will continue to be nostalgic of the time when they used to passionately moisten that cold-blooded Gyanendra’s testicles. 6. Leftists will continue to blame America for their janai khatiro. 5. Since it is already raining in Africa, we will not be able to sacrifice Deuba to the rain goddess of Zaire. And Dakchhin Kaali Maai only accepts bokaa and kukhuraa. 4. The nosy, gigantic bouncer named India will always be keeping an eye on us. He will make sure we don’t get to have a good time. 3. The criminal Maoists sincerely believe they are legitimate. The killings were just a shooting practice. I wonder whether those 13,000 people who died believe they are alive. 2. There will be several round table discussions among the parties. In the end, they will decide to go with a rectangular table. 1. I had a blank thought yesterday. That’s when I wrote the 10th reason. PS Please don’t hate me for my observations. I am an equal opportunity offender. I believe in ridiculing all the people, of all alliances, on all occasions, on all accounts, and by all means.