Maverick-jyu,

I would still like to believe that you and I are still on the same page.

Let me present it this way. What does “holding politicians accountable” mean ? Is it taking a moral position only ? Or is it an action or commitment to it ?

If it is action or commitment of action, then this definitely differentiate politicians (they) from us.

If it is just a word and no action, then we are them by allowing them to do what they have been doing to us, and not to mention by how some of us might be secretly benefiting from what they do (nepotism and corruption, to mention a few).

Be the change that you want to see. At least do something other than just wishing for it. I was trying to invoke this practical idealism by saying that “we” are “them”. And I am sure you and I are on the same page on this.

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Mr. Truth-jyu,

Thank you very much for the data and the discussion. I had have chance to see similar data and discussion somewhere and I was fully au courant of the possibility and the extent of the permanent migration of Indian nationals (Of  both “Indian” and “Pahadi” origins) to Nepal (from both South and East) when I said I am proud; it was a sort of narcissist remark to note that Nepal is still so desirable country for people from a neighboring country.

On a more serious note, I do think that Nepal has not suffered much from this kind of migration at least until now and it still can accommodate a little bit more. Based purely on these assumptions, I am looking at our liberal and lax policy/inertia regarding migration/citizenship from a larger humanitarian and narcissist view for now, or rather until now.

As for India-Nepal matter, I am for a “smart” policy and practice rather than a generalized fear and hate to India. I had tried to explain it in one of my old conversations with Ashu (August 2006) and Biswo (Jan 2002). Here it is,

On Indophobia:

http://www.sajha.com/sajha/html/OpenThread.cfm?forum=2&ThreadID=23247#155387

My view has not changed. However, I must tell that I am nervously watching what’s going on in Terai. I am unable to conclude anything yet. That's all I can say.

Nepe

Amazing Bro,

20 million tourists in five years! I believe it is too optimistic. At least 2.5 million is considered enough for now to boost up the economy.

You have positive thoughts, bravo!

Sorry, responded belatedly.

Just sharing a note I just posted to Nepal Democracy Forum. I am sharing it with Mr. Truth-jyu to relate to my earlier notes on Indiphobia and my nervousness about Terai unrest. I now feel relieved; my nervousness is gone; and I think we are in a pretty good shape to move ahead.

Nepe

From: … …

To: nepaldemocracy@googlegroups.com

Date: Thursday, February 28, 2008 10:40 am

Subject: Dear UDMF leaders PART-II

> GOVERNMENT, UDMF SEAL A DEAL: AGITATION WITHDRAWN

> http://www.nepalnews.com/archive/2008/feb/feb28/news08.php#

>

> Frankly speaking, I was starting to believe that the leaders of

> Madhesi movement are in an unescapable hostage of what I was

> suspecting as their own TEMPTATION and radical Madhesi's PRESSURE for

> some kind of planned pathway for a free state of Madhesi with maximum

> territory possible.

>

> I now believe I was wrong.

>

> Madhesi leaders, eventually with their sensitivity, flexibility and

> pretty much statesmanship, proved their independence, wisdom and

> genuineness of their cause of empowering Madhesi and other

> marginalized groups of Nepal without letting the integrity of the

> country compromised.

>

> I salute them and celebrate this moment of unity, relief, optimism and

> now our focus on the election of Constituent Assembly.

>

> Deepak