The nepaldalitinfo report by Bhakti Nepal

Kathmandu, May 26- The moment when Nepali people are to declare themselves as citizens of a republic through the first meeting of Constituent Assembly (CA), as mandated by the CA election results is only two days away. A series of national mega celebrations are underway welcoming the nation as republic. Rubin Gadharva of Janaandolan-II fame, a young artist from Dalit community, will be featuring among nationally popular artists, including Ramesh, Rayan, Madan Krishna, Hari Bansha, Manoj Gajurel, JB Tuhure, Nanda Krishna Joshi, Ramkrishna Duwal, Madhu Gurung, Hari Pangeni in a gala evening cultural show at the Open Theatre at Ratna Park. The national celebrations are planned to take place throughout the country for the whole day on May 28th. In the the morning hours, a citizen mass rally starting from Basantapur is planned.

The Citizen Committee for Republican Day Celebrations, in its media promotion through distribution of leaflets, email and internet, has urged all countrymen to partake in the celebrations.

RUBIN GANDHARVA’S MUSICAL SAGA FOR REPUBLIC:

Songs from Kathmandu (US NPR interview during the CA election)
Day to Day, April 17, 2008 · A young musician in Kathmandu offers a unique take on the Nepali Democracy Movement and the new constitution. Ballots are still being counted in Nepal, a week after the election.

Rubin Gandharva’s Pro Democratic Song (during Jana Andolan II):

Maila Nani Raichheu Beimani: