This thread seems dedicated to RAKTIM. Personally I like Raktim paraiwar. Especially Jeevan, his singing career and miserable life are respectful. He is still walking in the remote villages with his original songs even in a small gathering. He has Masters degree but he never insisted to do a job rather than promoting janabadi songs. When I met him personally in a remote district headquarter, wearing old sandals and with a old bag, he was not attracted by higher standard of life. I dont know about the current association of raktim to any party but he is a real people's singer and respected by Nepalese leftists.