Democracy loving Nepali Diaspora in various cities of the US and other countries are organizing rallies to observe Feb 1 as a 'Black Day".

In 'Nepal Democracy Google Group', we have had discussion regarding rallies at the following places,

Washington DC
New York
San Francisco, CA
Phoenix, AZ
Gainesville, FL
Cleveland, OH
Columbia, SC
London, UK
Hong Kong

Washington DC organized the rally yesterday. Some 200-250 people attended the rally. Slogans demanding Constituent Assembly and anti-monarchy slogans including the most popular one, "Gyane Chor, Desh Chhod", speeches and poetry recital characterized the rally.

Gainesville also had the rally yesterday. About a hundred people attended it.

New York will have a rally on the 1st of Feb in front of UN Headquarter (Ralph Bounch Park, 3:00 pm ).

London will be organizing a rally in front of the Parliament on Feb 1.

Other cities are also having rallies on Feb 1.

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Although Feb 1 is being called a "black day", the fact is that it was the brightest day in terms of opening our eyes regarding monarchy. I would call it an "eye opening day" instead.

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A picture from DC rally organized yesterday

Slogan should have been. . .

Gyane chor desh chod,
Maile ta chade, taile pani chod :)

Mero bichar ma yesto Slogan hunu parne hamro Diasporas haru ko.

Given the way the so called PEACEFUL protest goes in Nepal, I have kind-of developed a liking for protesters in US. This is what we call a real, mature, and constructive protesting. (Derived from constructive criticism ;)). Also, I do not hear of suddenly turned democratic leader,i.e., Murari raj and others dog fighting for limelight. As long as I do not see some people trying to make the most of every possible scenario, for themselves; I am fine with it :).

My sincere suggestion to the protesters would be give a protesting class to other PEACEFUL, UNPAID, CONCERNED, (and did I say peaceful, oh I did, okay) protesters back in Nepal. How about contacting organizations such as Amnesties and other very concerned NGOs, or what the heck, even US government is VERY CONCERNED about happening in Nepal re ajkal. My oh my, I wonder if US intelligence have discovered an oil resources within or somewhere in the proximity of Nepal? I can not wait for it to be another Iraq. Halleluiah!!!

Did I tell you I was more or less for toppling Saddam in Iraq, and my opinion did count ;), but now I speculate if that was the right move? But Bush's hands are guided by the lord himself, or so he claims, thus maybe he will pull off another miracle, like the one he is pulling off everyday by waking up as the president of the United States. He must be doing something right, and I wonder why people do not give him his due credit for his intelligence. :p

And about organizations such as Amenesties who are doing thriving business in Nepal, thanks to Maoists, Gyane and our visionary leaders (are they paid by these organizations too? I wonder... human rights people are earning good re. A good career path, if you want to work in Nepal for now.;)), they (Amnesties and akin orgs.) seem to have millions of $$$ at their disposal, so, they can easy sponsor for the "How to protest - 101" course by US based Nepalese diasporas in Nepal, strictly dealing on--->"What is peaceful protest?" (Pat@ on my back, for being so thoughtful.:) Ha ha!

Let me see who shall lead the class in Nepal. "Mr. Murari Sharma?" (He is a public figure, is he not?) Last I understood, those organization does "pay" decent $$$ as well. Media mileage and dollars, Mr. Murari jyu would be happy to lead the class. Oh did I tell you, it could be counted as samaj sewa as well. Harey shiva, bhagye nai baliyo waha jasta haruko. :). Jaha gaye ni hatt ma laddu ;) Wah wah!!!

Sometimes I feel, these Netas, Maoists and King are all together in this business. Maybe they have all decided to suck as much as possible for another 2-3 years before they come up with some clever and go-halves with the power thing.

For now, it seems that Monarch is sucking national treasury in light speed, our "dear" (pub intended) political parties have a legitimate income from donors and their alma-mater, our ever so concerned neighbor India, and Maoists, I mean what do they care? They are not even human.

Okay screw it! New slogan for your rallies people,

Gyane chor desh chod,
Maile pani chode taile pani chod :p

And hey, think about the protest class in Nepal like I mentioned. There is lotsa $$$ in there for "some" interested folks.

Jai Nepal,
IndisGuise :)

''Sometimes I feel, these Netas, Maoists and King are all together in this business.''
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Dont feel sometimes, feel everytime.....

AFTER ALL IS SAID AND DONE:-
YO SITTAI MA PLACARD BOKYA BHANTANYA KI KYA HO ? KHOIII HAMRO BHAAG ? KHOI HAMRO KURSII ? KHOI HAMRO AMBASSADORSHIP ? HOINA TA ? HE HE !!

AAANTAAAI CHAIINA JHAAATAAII CHAINA. Yhaaa Basera HERO paltera Banner bokdai hinchan, Nepal ma daily manchey haru marirakhyachan. If you have the BALLS go back to Nepal and DO something. YINIHARUU SABAI MORA HARU DHUKUWA HARU, yaha USA ma basera dhukiii rakyachan.YO KAAAG haru KARAUDAI GARCHA Nepal ma PINA SUUKISAKYO.

Mofo are like--> we are only looking for LIKEMINDED people to join us. WE DO NOT WANT ALL OF YOU(Nepali people from all walks of life) TO JOIN US Hoina ta NEPE ? NEPE IS ONLY LOOKING TO RECRUIT PEOPLE TO JOIN HIS FAN CLUB, NOT EVERYONE IS WELCOME. PEOPLE THAT CURSE AT HIM, PEOPLE THAT SLING MUD ON HIM, PEOPLE THAT CRITISIZE HIM CAN STAY OUT OF HIS EXCLUSIVE CLUB.

AND YET ITS CALLED DEMOCRACY NEPAL DISCUSSION GROUP... ha ha ha
IS this a fuggin joke or what ?

These are nothing but ANOTHER BUNCH OF OPPERTUNISTS LOOKING FOR PUBLICITY.

I remeber pics from last rally, saw these very smartasses trying to get attention. I remeber NEPE getting jelous cause Poonte stole his thunder with is fake Shreeepache. he he !!

Sabbalai Sisnu le hannu parne...

Ani chyampute le hannu pracha..

Ani thegan lagcha

If thats not enough then Go and Take Shower with Girija.

Nepe,

Somebody reliable present at the Gainsville rally puts the figure of attendees between 40 and 50 and not a hundred as you so steadfastly declare in your original posting.

Ohh yaa....I wonder why these protesters didnt do CHAKKA JAAM on INTERSTATE-80 and INTERSTATE-90.
It would have halted all movement from New York State to California --and from New York to Washinton State compelling US govt to take a stern action against Ganendra and his way of ruling Nepal..right ?

Come on ppl ..why should you guys refrain from doing political protests just like Nepalese ppl do back in Nepal....like DUNGAA MUDAA, CHAKKA JAAM, MAASAL JULUS etc...

Here is an interesting news to hear "Gyane Chor..." from inside your heart.

Here is an interesting news to hear "Gyane Chor..." from inside your heart.
http://www.nepalihimal.com/2062/magh-16-30/aabaran_19_maghko_samikshya_4.html

I went to witness one of the protests today. There were no narabaji, just a symbolic protest in front of the British lawmakers. I went there to show my solidarity with the democracy supporters and found that they were far more active than me for the common cause. Although just around a hundred in number, they were there to support democracy. I took few photos as well. I wonder if my attempt works or not but I am trying to post some of them. Apologies in advance if my technicality failed. Sanji please delete this post if the html codes are not accepted:)

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"We Support Republic in Nepal"

Thank you, San Francisco !

San Franciscian Nepalis observing Feb 1 "Black Day" under a heavy rain.

I dont see burining tires in the pic of the protest in San Fransico nor do I see anyone holding buring torch(massal)..or anyone holding pieces of rocks and bricks in their hands....this must have been just another lousy protest....crapp !!

come on ppl do it the Nepali way...

Though they may not be many in number, their readiness to stand out in the rain during such a cold time tells about their conviction and enthusiasm towards democracy. Keep it up guys.

what are u guys thinkin huh....u guys are acting tough since u are not in nepal ....yo he is our king, he is the worst guy but u should not disrespect out king ...king birendra was the greatest but now king gyanendra rules nepal...so you guys should show ur respect to king .....there are two kids protestin in the pic. i guess they does not know anythin abt the protest not even the present situation os nepal.i would like to protest against all those long nosed who had great role in this destruction of nepal.
LONG LIVE KING GYANENDRA

HAHHAA. Reminded the bums in Venice beach with a playcard " Work for Food or a Joint"

Keep it up. Ya all definately making differnce. ( SARCASM NI FERI)

"he is our king"? Who says that? He is the Chairman of Mandales, Kundales and sundry other Kaputs of Nepal Ama.

here are the picutres again, in case they don't appear in your computer:

YO NEPE STOP BEING A REPUBLIC PROPOGANDA BITCH !
You and your fuggin LIKE MINDED ELITIST CLUB are nothing but SITTING DUCKS waiting for your turn to sit on that KURSIII. Your DEMOCRACY NEPAL google group is a fuggin joke, cause not everyone(NEPALI PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE) is welcome isn't it ? he he NEPE does not hesitate to capitalize on photo oppertunity like a thorough bred politician. LOOK LOOK THERE ARE ALL THESE PEOPLE BENHIND ME...isen't it NEPE ?

Ordinary people are there to voice their opinions.
And people like NEPE ARE THERE TO CAPITALIZE ON IT.
Hoina ta NEPE ? AND DON'T YOU DARE CRITICIZE HIM ..... YOU WILL BE OUT OF HIS DEMOCRACY NEPAL DISCUSSION GROUP.

Do you guys know anything better than bitching/Crying about what fine Nepalese here in US doing. Either dare to support your Big Poppa Gyane infront of WhiteHouse ir Shut your F***ing mouth.

Get a Life rather than browsing in Sajha 24/7 and ever single protest here in USA.