Yubraj Ghimire's research-type article 'King's ADC or Singhal's pawn?' (#180) is right on. Ghimire bares to us readers the truth that Nepal is moving backwards in every field.

The actions of the king, the behaviour of the parties, and even the so called 'People's War' of the Maoists are no help. In this race of backwardness, some 'Durbarians' are fanning religious extremism. It is not smart for a 21th century king's image to be seen using religion for legitimacy. And it is especially not smart to use Indian religious extremism to shore up support. Fundamentalists have no place in modern Nepali society. This is a nation for all Nepalis, not for 'Durbarians'.

Ashok Neupane,
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