Canadian Network for Democratic Nepal (CNDN)

and

South Asian Network for Secularism and Democracy( SANSAD)

invite you to an open Forum


Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal:
Challenges and Opportunities
Panelists:
Mr. Derrick O’Keefe, Co-Chiar, StopWar.ca (Vancouver’s leading anti-war, anti-imperialist organization)
Dr. Ramjee Parajulee, Department of Political Science, Simon Fraser University
Dr. Hari Sharma, Professor Emeritus SFU, and president SANSAD
Sunday, June 29, 2008
2:00 to 4:30pm

Cafe Kathmandu, 2779 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC


The King is gone; so also the Kingdom. In a historic move, the newly elected Constituent Assembly voted overwhelmingly on May 28 to eliminate the Monarchy in Nepal, bringing to an end the 240-year long feudal reign of the Hindu monarchy, a system of rule that had been an obstacle to the socio-economic development of the country.. The long-cherished desires of the Nepali people were finally realized when the country was declared a Federal Democratic Republic.
Uncertainties still hang in the air. As of today, the new government has not been formed. The Constituent Assembly remains suspended, indefintely. Negotiations between the three leading parties have been marred with threats and counter-threats.
The June 29 Forum will attempt to examine the political dynamics of the unfoding drama, and the major political-ideologic al forces in play. The role of Indian hegemonism in the region as well as that of the USA (which has yet to recognize the new Republic) would be reviewed. What challenges lie ahead for the people of Nepal in their quest for a modern, secular and just society? And what lessons the progressive people around the world can draw from the experiences of the Nepali people?


Please come and share your views and participate in the discussion
Due to limited space, kindly book your seat in advance by calling at (604)506-9259