The recently concluded Presidential elections in the Republic of Nepal have given a new twist to Nepali politics. By electing the Tarai Basis to the historic and prestigious posts of President and the V P, they have not only assuaged the centuries old resentment of the Tarai people but further strengthened the trend of alien influence in Nepali politics. It has also exposed the glaring loop holes in the Maoist policy making. The Maoist must have also learnt that arrogance and obduracy do not pay. The uninitiated and inexperienced Maoist leadership seems to be devoid of men of tall stature. Had there been even one, he would have risen to the occasion and sacrificed his personal and partisan interests to safeguard the nation’s proud heritage by agreeing to a consensus candidate for the post of the president if only to avoid the strengthening of alien grip in Nepali politics. Had they behaved in a patriotic manner, they would have, not only defended the solidarity of the people but also earned the affection and the respect of the entire countrymen. Now, they have invited hatred which they will get in plenty. If the floating rumors coming from far away Kathmandu are correct and the Maoist have decided not to form the government, it would be a rare wise decision they would have made. The Nepali people would not welcome a government headed by Maoist who is purely self centered and has no love and respect for his country and countrymen. The Maoists have not only failed to achieve their objectives but have also disillusioned all those who had started building castles in the air that they would take them to the El Dorado which did not exist. Not only that it will now be very difficult, if not totally impossible for them, to win back whatever trust and confidence the small section of Nepali society had placed in them. They also seem to be quite naïve not to understand that they are now turned into chaff for those who once nourished them for twelve long years. They should also be able to understand that dreams seldom come true and the world will no more see another Stalin, Mao, Kim IL Sung or even a Fidel Castro. If there is any wisdom left in their leadership, they would start anew and try to win the confidence of the people in the coming elections to the parliament through democratic process. Guns or muscle power might not work them. As for the Tarai Basi Nepalis, our hearty congratulations on this very wonderful achievement. We hope and trust they will not look back but only look forward, unite the whole Nepali community into one strong bond and instill in them the one and only idea of one country and one people. Our very hearty and sincere congratulations to the President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav with a small piece of advice that he should always try to stand on his own legs rather then go piggy back like his colleagues. This only can secure for him the immortality from posterity that he so richly deserves by virtue of becoming the first elected President of the newest but very proud Republic of Nepal.