well Maoists did kill over 13 thousand people in the bloody 10 year battle. The army and other political people , includig maoists are still persecuting people. Maoists are in the list of bad boys for America. So yes, a Nepali with a genuine fear of persecution does qualify for political asylum in the USA. It's not only Nepalis chinese, Indian and other people whose country condition is similar or better than Nepal also may qualify for asylum based on the individual personal fear of persecution. That does not mean all Nepali or chinese qualify for asylum however. The good American govt would rather grant the asylum then to deport the people back to the country where their life is danger. it is the most generous thing in the world and often misused by crooks. you and other Nepali should start reporting fake asylees to the DHS or USCIS so misuse  can be stopped.