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Original Rebel
Historian Dr. Rajesh Gautam explains the role of Dr. K. I. Singh in the role of democratic movement of Nepal
By A CORRESPONDENT
In the history of Nepal ’s democratic movement, former prime minister Dr. K.I. Singh (Dr. Kunwar Indrajeet Singh) has a unique place. From a revolutionary worker leading revolt against Rana regime in 1950 to rebellion against the agreement, Dr. Singh has performed various roles.
After declining to give up guns even after signing the Delhi Agreement of 1950, Dr. Singh launched his own brand of revolution in some parts of western Nepal .
After his refusal to surrender, he was arrested under the support from Indian army. Whatever his intention may be, by opposing the tripartite Delhi agreement, he invited Indian troops into Nepal .
In the history of violent insurgency, Dr. Singh established himself as a first leader to lead a violent rebellion. From Nepali Congress leader Subarna Sumsher to Ram Raja and Prachanda in later days, all appear to follow the footsteps of Dr. Singh in different phases and forms.
Although the role of Dr. K. I. Singh was very controversial in the democratic movement, he has made certain contribution to Nepalese history. From rebel leader to prime minister and politician, former prime minister Dr. K.I. Singh’s character is full of contradictions.
Exiled for more than a couple of years to People’s Republic of China following the rebellion, Dr. K.I. Singh has made many controversial decisions in his shortest period as a prime minister. As a first rebellion that stood in opposite camp condemning tripartite Delhi Agreement, Dr. Singh, who was termed as a dacoit by India , also received a red carpet welcome in New Delhi just a few months after his return from a long exile in China .
Despite many ups and down in his character, Dr. K.I Singh had certain quality to raise the popular sentiment of people. Singh remained a good orator in the minds of the people. Thanks to his simple speeches, Dr. Singh was able to catch the attention of large number of common people and he was popular among them.
In a series of publishing the book on democratization process of Nepal , Dr Rajesh Gautam has already published about half a dozen books. Dr. Singh’s book is one of them. With full information and documentation, Dr. Gautam, as in his previous books, sketches the exact picture of Dr. Singh and his role.
Historian Dr. Gautam is fairly objective while writing on the role of one of the most controversial figures of Nepalese history. After evaluating Dr. Singh’s personal stories, Dr Gautam draws the conclusion that former prime minister Dr. Singh was a person with extensive knowledge and information.
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Dr. Gautam tried to portray former prime minister Dr. Singh just as he looks like.” If you see his role in Nepalese politics, Dr. Singh was a person with very unstable character. He was inconsistence in his polices. One of his weaknesses was to take any decision in a hurry. He was a man who was easily trapped,” said historian Dr. Gautam. “Because of his inconsistent policies, he was never successful in the politics.” Although Dr. Singh fought a long struggle to establish the right of the people, he was more monarchist and follower of King than a democrat.
The role played by him in politics is there in Nepalese history and it is up to the people to conclude what kind of politician he was. By writing a book on Dr. Singh, historian Dr. Gautam has enriched the history of Nepal .
One of the problems of Nepalese history is that there are only a few historians like Dr. Gautam who have made this kind of efforts to introduce the person of historical importance like Dr. Singh.
Nepalko Prajatantrick Andolan Ra Dr. K. I. Singh (Democratic Movement of Nepal and Dr. K.I. Singh)
Written by: Dr. Rajesh Gautam
Published by: Nurpratap Jung Bahadur Rana/ Nur Ganga Academy
Price: Rs.350.00
Pages: 553
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