Thank you all for pouring your valuable opinions on such a mundane topic. When the entire country and most of Nepalese abroad are inundated with mixed feelings about the new-found Republic status of our country, patriotism is only a side bar per say. I don't know much about the current ongoings, but I am sure, it will do some good, as I see a lot of people being excited. I have come across a lot of boring interpretations of the Republic, and different kinds of Republicans. I wish not to know of any of it but, while it is funny, it is educative and defunct at the same time. No matter who says what, no matter how much discussions it warrants, Republic Nepal will be only another extension of the Pro democracy and Pro or Anti Monarchist movement.

The leaders we  choose will be the same, and of same political agenda despite the new politocal ideology and system under which goverment will be run. If new or any others, either they will be the same as before, or they will vanish in the limelight of ensuing developement fever in Nepal. Once the monarchy is abolished (as it is widey believed at present), there will be a different breed of insurgence demanding a different something. I guess the Terai movement will take its toll to a different level. Maybe, they will, regardless of their inclusion or exclusion in the Governement, demand of a new separate state. Gorkhaland, ULFA, Naxalites, Khalistan groups, Lashkar-e-toiba etc all have their own agenda in the biggest republic in the world. They comprise of the various ideologies catering to various classes of various races and cultures. While, Nepal has a very few chances of such a huge variation in armed revlot, but it takes only a spark to blaze the whole jungle, given that it is propelled by hot winds (turmoiled politics) . Live example, Kosovo.

I am talking of a mere possibility in a near future, and not concerning the current ongoings. Maybe, and I wish, our country will see a new dawn of developement. I believe, for now, developement in Nepal equates to proper food, proper shelter and proper education (and subsequently proper jobs) available to all class of citizens. I hope the underprivileged can rise above the norms of the society and be able to enjoy the benefits of the new Republic, where all voices are heard. I guess Democracy was supposed to do the same, but 15 years of trial and error hit the dead end.  I can but only imagine what Maoist government would have ushered in Nepal, maybe EQUALITY TO ALL.

I try not to sound pessimistic, but then, I am a semi patriot, as per the definition. Other than that, I love my Nepal as much as I love America.