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Statement in response to the Nepalese King's dismissal of government

by Communist Party of Nepal
Statement of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) issued on 1 February 2005 in response to the King's dismissal of government
The coterie of fratricidal, genocidal, corrupted and National betrayer Gyanendra Shahi, who staged an infamous Narayanahi Massacre under a deliberate design of imposing medieval feudal autocracy against the great Nepalese people of the twenty first century advancing for full democracy i.e. republican system, has finally exposed its ugly face before the masses. Gyanendra Shahi, through his so-called royal proclamation at 10 O’clock this morning, is not only meagerly exercising to slander the entire parliamentarian political parties and civil society, but also is exhibiting feudal fascist brutality of blood-bathe against the country and the masses. To talk of nationalism, democracy, patriotism and sovereignty by the one, who is most infamous feudal clique in corruption, smuggling, killings and terror, cannot be anything other than a surprising show against Nepal and the Nepalese people.

The great Nepalese people will never bow down before the threat of history’s ‘ghosts’ that dream of feudal autocracy in the support of foreign imperialism and expansionism. Replying by tit for tat, the day of building People’s New Nepal by throwing the feudal autocracy, responsible for the grievous situation of the country and people, into the garbage of history, has already come. It is beyond a doubt that the Nepalese masses that have shown their identity through the mass struggle of 1990 and 9 years’ of people’s war are capable to fulfill their historic task of establishing republic. Our party, as a leadership of the great People’s War waged for a radical transformation of the Nepalese people, utterly denounces the so-called proclamation of Gyanendra Shahi. Our party pledges to fight till last for the emancipation of the country and people and complete overthrow of feudal autocracy. Our party forcefully appeals the entire political parties of the country, intellectual masses, civil society and the masses of different levels and sects to create a storm of countrywide rebellion unitedly under a minimum common slogan of people’s democratic republic and constituent assembly against this last lunacy of the feudal clique that has lost its necessity and credibility in the history. We also would like to clarify, in this juncture, the fact that our party is prepared to go ahead by establishing co-work and a broad front with all that are against feudal autocracy.

The flame of the People’s War will go on blazing till the so-called Royal Army that has been defeated in all the fronts with the great People’s Liberation Army, under the leadership of our Party, is dissolved and the arms are surrendered to the People’s Liberation Army. We especially appeal the entire jawans and officers working under the so-called Royal Army to defy the so-called royal proclamation, which has come in the gesture of foreign reaction against the country and people, revolt from there and implicate unitedly with the People’s Liberation Army in the great task of protecting own parents, brothers and sisters. Not the feudal clique of Gyanendra Shahi but the great Nepalese people will safeguard Nepalese independence and sovereignty, and geographical integrity.

As an immediate opposition to today’s so-called royal proclamation, which is trying to push the Nepalese society of 21st century back to the 15th, our party heartily appeals all the political forces and broad masses to shutdown Nepal from February 2, tomorrow, to 4. We also would like to clarify from this statement that by discussing with pro-people forces in the days to come the resistance will be heightened more strongly. Also, we heartily call upon the entire pro-people forces of the world to raise voice against this autocratic step and in the favor of Nepalese people’s democratic movement.

Feb 1, 2005

Prachanda
Chairman
Central Committee
C. P. N. (Maoist)

http://cpnm.org/new/English/statements/2005/statment_1_02.htm
KATHMANDU/NEW DELHI, FEB 2: As the King of Nepal moved decisively to take charge of the country’s affairs—clamping down on the media and replacing the police with Nepal Army soldiers outside the homes of political leaders placed under house arrest—the Maoists gave the situation a new twist.

Till yesterday, they were painted as villains of the piece and New Delhi had hoped that political parties and the monarchy would join hands to take them on. Today, the Maoists tried to raise a common front against King Gyanendra as they offered to join hands with the same political forces they had been fighting till now.

Signed by Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) leader, Prachanda, their statement appealed to different parties and groups ‘‘to create a storm of countrywide rebellion’’. It added: ‘‘We would like to clarify at this juncture that our party is prepared to establish a broad front with all those who are against feudal democracy.’’

Ignoring the threat, the King set about emphasising his own imprint on how the country will be run. While sidelining the political parties and arresting their leaders, he announced a 10-member Cabinet—all royalists—who will work under his chairmanship.

However, a day after he indicated that he would represent Nepal at the SAARC meet in Dhaka, the two-day summit was postponed with New Delhi pulling out. While this ploy seems aimed at ensuring that Gyanendra doesn’t get immediate legitimacy, indications are that India will remain firmly engaged with the Palace.

In fact, New Delhi has made it clear that its decision not to go to SAARC was not because it is unwilling to share the stage with the King. ‘‘We have gone to SAARC summits in the past and shared the platform with various leaders of different political persuasions,’’ Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran said.

The idea, however, is to let the dust to settle so that talks can be initiated with the monarchy as well as the political parties.

Right now, that seems difficult. All communication links have been snapped. At least 13 leaders were taken away by the Army and another 28 were reportedly placed under house arrest. In some cases, sources said, soldiers moved into the houses of political leaders, snatched their mobile phones and snapped their telephone connections to isolate them.

The same armoured personnel carriers and minesweepers that Nepal received from India as part of the assistance package to counter the Maoists are now seen on streets of Kathmandu as part of the new crackdown.

However, flights to Kathmandu were restored today with Indian Airlines operating the first flight out of New Delhi around noon today. While the ATC hotlines are still not operational, sources said, a flight crossing Varanasi was able to make contact with Kathmandu ATC which confirmed that planes were being allowed to land and depart from the airport.

Still, Jet Airways and Air Sahara cancelled their flights.

Meanwhile, although he has cracked down on politicians, the King remains fully aware that he will have to rely on the support of the common man. He has promised to make foodgrains more easily available and there is talk of soft loans for local development.

New Delhi has still not contacted Kathmandu as it waits for the situation to unfold. However, Kathmandu has taken the first step. Nepal’s Army chief, General Pyaar Jung Thapa has invited India’s new Army chief J J Singh to visit Kathmandu.

http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=63961
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