Pratap Sharma
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How Nepali women were misled into Maoist conflict
How Nepali women were misled into Maoist conflict
Using women in guerilla wars and revolutions is not a new thing, and there are examples of this in Ethiopia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, and Algeria. Women were important part of Nepal’s Maoist movement, and propaganda of female soldiers holding rifles were used as a symbol of a uni...
Sep 16, 2019
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Movement against rape
Movement against rape
When rapes happen, it is not the abuser who is punished, rather victims are blamed, and they may even be ostracized
Nov 26, 2018
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Maoist betrayal
Maoist betrayal
As Maoist leaders are turning their back on real issues, former Maoist activists and general people take Maoist revolution as an act of great betrayal
Jun 10, 2018
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With reservation
With reservation
Reservation in Nepal is taking a wrong turn compared to other countries which have practiced it. This should be corrected
May 20, 2018
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Politics of narcissism
Politics of narcissism
Narcissistic leaders focus on themselves and their self-interests, even at the expense
of the citizens. They are arrogant, authoritarian, and hostile to anyone they view as a threat
Apr 15, 2018
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The mob psyche
The mob psyche
Peaceful mobs have been known to roar as loudly as violent ones, and to accomplish just as much
Jan 12, 2017