Grija’s death raises question in Nepal’s Politics

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Kathmandu, Nepal, March 21, 2010: With the demise of the Ex Prime Minister Grija Prasad Koirala, the country mourns into grief from early morning. People flocked into streets and a massive hell cry situation was witnessed while having the last glimpse of their popular leader.  A State level honor was given to Koirala highlighting his six decade of political career and contribution towards the nation.  Koirala who was 87, died on March 20, 2010, at 12:10 PM due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases.

Being one of the most popular leaders Koirala was appointed Prime Minister 5 times where he was well known among his counterpart for his leadership, witness, diplomacy, visions and tactfulness. His body was kept at Dasharath Rangashala, Tripureshwar for local audience and was later cremated at Pashupatinath Aryaghat at in the afternoon.

Standing against the Panchayata system and monarchism in 1990, Koirala stood as an icon leading the revolution and later established Democracy in Nepal. His roles and contributions in Nepal’s political history is very immense showcasing his dedication and devotion of his life where he faced innumerable exiles and Imprisonment at different intervals of time.

More o r less his role in signing the Peace Treaty 2006 with the Maoist and bringing them in main stream politics, drafting the Interim Constitution, holding the first Constituent Assembly election and declaring Nepal as the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal are some of his aspiring achievements.

Looking at his popularity the Nepal government has declared a national holiday on Sunday 21 March, 2010.

The Political Gurus have already speculated that, Grija’s death will certainly affect the new constitution building process and have even raised questions against the political stability and peace process in Nepal.