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Press articles (used media abbreviations)

Meritocracy, Not Democracy, In Nepal, by Rajat Sharma (rn 31/07/2010)

Derailment of democracy, by C.K. Lal (rep 26/07/2010)

Realizing deliberative democracy: Opportunities and constraints, by Ganga Thapa (ht 22/07/2010)

Faking Democracy In Nepal, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 04/07/2010)

Time to stop games: Is democracy on sickbed or in reverse gear?, by Ganga Thapa (ht 18/06/2010)

The way ahead: Fractured parties are to the detriment of democracy (kp 17/06/2010)

Fundamentals of Nepali democracy: Loktantra has come to mean something very different from what was envisaged four years ago, by Aditya Adhikari (kp 15/06/2010)

Economic Development Fosters Democracy, by RKC (rn 28/05/2010)

Is democracy at crossroads? Understanding its nature and implications, by Ganga Thapa (ht 24/05/2010)

Path to democracy: Challenges and responses, by Ganga Thapa (ht 23/04/2010)

Norms of Nepali democracy (rep 15/04/2010)

Democracy in Nepal: Potentials and prospects, by Ganga Thapa (ht 29/03/2010)

Out of our pockets: Profligate politicians undermine people’s faith in democratic institutions (kp 17/03/2010)

Democratic discussions: Public dialogue requires openness, a sense of equality and a celebration of difference, by Anil Bhattarai (kp 02/03/2010)

Democracy above all: Can we take cue from LA experience?, by Birendra P. Mishra (ht 01/03/2010)

Democratisation of the army: Everyone is talking about democratising the armed forces, but what does it mean?, by Geja Sharma Wagle (kp 26/02/2010)

Making Mockery Of Democracy In Nepal, by Siddhi B. Ranjitkar (km 21/02/2010)

Democracy Day Morals (rn 19/02/2010) [Why is this day celebrated as 'democracy day'? 18 February 1951 was a day of hollow royal promises that were meant to disguise the restoration of absolute royal powers!!], Democracy day being observed today (nn 19/02/2010), Civic Responsibility And Democracy, by RKC (rn 19/02/2010), Democracy Day loses its charm among commoners, by Bishnu Prasak Aryal (ht 20/02/2010)

Democracy and words: Nepal’s public sphere has become a zone of struggle for meaning and a war of words, by Pramod Mishra (kp 02/12/2009)

Sustaining democracy: Illusions and realities, by Ganga Thapa (ht 27/11/2009)

Democracy's blurred future, by Lok Raj Baral (rep 03/10/2009)

Uncertain journey to democracy: Cause for concern?, by Ganga Thapa (ht 23/09/2009)

Representative And Direct Democracy, by Narayan Prasad Wagle (rn 28/08/2009)

Nepali dilemma: A vibrant democracy or destructive politics?, by Ganga Thapa (ht 21/08/2009)

How and when will Nepal democratise? Promises and perils, by Ganga Thapa (ht 26/06/2009)

Challenges to democratisation in Nepal: Act against the odds, by Ganga Thapa (ht 30/04/2009)

4th Loktantra Day And People Expectations For Lasting Peace And Democracy, by Bishnu Gautam (rn 24/04/2009)

Debate On Model Of Democracy, by Yuba Nath Lamsal (rn 18/03/2009)

Political transition: Nepal yet to embrace democracy, by Ganga Thapa (ht 20/02/2009), Strengthening democracy The unresolved Nepali debate, by Ganga Thapa (ht 24/03/2009)

Essence Of Democracy, by Ritu Raj Subedi (rn 18/02/2009), Precept and practice (ht 19/02/2009)

Indian democracy: Lessons to learn, by Prakash Chandra Lohani (ht 29/01/2009)

Democratisation in Nepal: Attempts, hindrances and prospects, by Ganga Thapa (ht 22/10/2008)

Democracy Does Not Mean Parliamentary System, by Manik Lal Shrestha (rn 13/10/2008) [see also part 2 (14/10/2008)]

What Ails Nepali Democracy? by C.D. Bhatta (rn 03/10/2008)

Illiberal democracy: Action speaks louder, by Ganga Thapa (ht 11/09/2008)

Democracy in Nepal: Its uncharted course, by Ganga Thapa (ht 22/07/2008)

Defining democracy (kp 24/04/2008)

Is democracy dangerous?, by Bhagirath Yogi (kp 26/02/2008)

Democracy in disarray, by Hari Bansha Dulal & Stefano Foa (kp 13/09/2007)

Dangerous Democracy, by Kuber Sharma (sp 20/07/2007)

Still undecided: Most Nepalis are either not interested in politics, or are unsure which way to vote (nt 08/06/2007), The state of Nepali democracy. Wanted: comprehensive change, community identity, economic progress, better governance, by Krishna Hachhethu (nt 08/06/2007)

Future of communism, by Sumit Sharma Sameer (kp 25/04/2007)

Democracy: Inclusive or Exclusive?, by Keshab Poudel (sp 13/04/2007)

Nepali democracy: A sham, by Chandra P Sharma (kp 03/03/2007)

Creating democratic zones, by Shiva Rijal (kp 24/02/2007)

Democracy and social justice, by Sanjeev Uprety (kp 18/02/2007)

Heritage of Nepali democratic politics, by Shiva Rijal (kp 01/09/2006)

Democratizing communism, by Khagendra N Sharma (kp 16/08/2006)

Qualified Democracy: Although democracy does not need adjectives, nobody understands the reason behind Nepalese intellectuals’ and politicians’ love for qualified democracy, by Keshab Poudel (sp 11/08/2006)

Whither Loktantra? by Bijay Kumar Rauniyar (kp 08/08/2006)

What Ails Nepali Democracy? by C. D. Bhatta (rn 02/08/2006)

Exercise democratic rights, by Shreedhar Gautam (kp 15/07/2006)

Growth and Equity: Policy Challenges in the Context of Inclusive Democracy, by Dilli Raj Khanal (tg 05/07/2006)

Challenges and Prospects of Youths in Democratization, by Rabindra Khanal (tg 07/06/2006)

Civic education for democracy, by Tirth Raj Khaniya (kp 07/06/2006)

Democracy 2.0: It’s time to end groupthink, nourish small parties, by Ashutosh Tiwari (nt 05/05/2006)

Democracy and Social Justice, by Dev Raj Dahal (tg 26/04/2006)

Democracy and economy, by Avidit R Acharya (kp 23/02/2006)

Modern Democratic Polity refutes the Elitist theory, by Suresh Chalise (tg 22/02/2006)

Defense of democracy, a book review by Bipin Adhikari (kp 19/01/2006)

Popular for All: From the King to the political parties and commoners, all have their own interpretation of democracy, by Keshab Poudel (sp 13/01/2006)

Youth and Democratization, by Rabindra Khanal, Political Science Department, T.U. (tg 11/01/2006)

In defence of democracy - In Defence of Democracy: Dynamics and Fault Lines of Nepal's Political Economy, New Delhi: Adroit Publishers, 2005. Author: Dr. Ram S. Mahat, a review by Alok Bohara (kp 20/11/2005)

Democracy sans border, by Gopal Krishna Siwakoti (kp 06/10/2005)

Formidable defence of democracy, by P Pradhan (kp 14/08/2005)

Deepen democracy (kp 17/12/2004)

Citizens’ Role In Democracy, by Ramesh Prasad Gautam (rn 21/11/2004)

Sorry State of Nepalese Denocracy: Some Thoughts, by Krishna P Poudel (tg 08/09/2004)

Democracy in Nepal, by Ambika Prasad Adhikari (kp 12/08/2004)

Democracy is going up in smoke, by Sushila Joshi (kp 22/06/2004)

The middle way: Liberating democracy from the shackles of the past, by Alok Bohara (nt 18/06/2004)

Winner-take-all: Culture of Nepali democracy (tg 09/06/2004)

Making democracy sustainable, by Ashok R. Pandey (ht 09/06/2004)

Democracy and development, by Rajan Bhattarai (kp 03/05/2004)

Change without change is counterproductive, by Mohan Nepali (pr 22/04/2004)

Danger of pseudo-democracy, by Anga R Timilsina (kp 05/04/2004)

Democracy-II: What should the new model look like?, by Deepak Gyawali (nt 12/03/2004)

Spirit of participatory democracy, by Indra Adhikari (kp 11/03/2004)

Designer Democracy (pr 01/01/2003)

For older links see archive

Background

Nepal Democracy, organized by FES Nepal