Soldiers.

Nepal without a king has become a police state.

There is an ongoing strike or baandh against fuel hike. Everyone’s protesting, but not only by organising demos and rallies. There is a total ban on public transport. You get jeered at, or may be stones thrown at you, if you are on a public vehicle. Tourists get escorted on a government vehicle. But the good side of it – no traffic jams!

Still, life goes on. Like us, Nepalis have legs. So they walk. The baandh is indefinite.

2 Responses to “Soldiers.”

  1. 1 Jul 2008 at 4:37 pm Bal Krishna Gurung
    Reply

    Yes, with the increase in fuel prices in the global market the prices of public transport have soared up. This has a large impact on the students who come from various parts of the country to pursue their further studies. The nation has been declared a Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal with no more place for the King. We still have a long way to go!

  2. 30 Nov 2008 at 5:21 pm Samuel Goh Kim Eng
    Reply

    BRING RIGHT JUSTICE FOR ALL TO SING

    For any country without earthly king
    May there be enough wise people bring
    A fair and just governance that rings
    The right accord for all to happily sing

    (C) Samuel Goh Kim Eng – 301108
    http://MotivationInMotion.blogspot.com
    Sun. 30th Nov. 2008.


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