Maoists in Nepal: From Insurgency to Political Mainstream

About The Author:- B.C.Upreti, has been associated with studies on Nepal for last 30 years at South Asia Studies Center, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. He has extensively written on Nepal, Bhutan and the South Asian affairs in general. His earlier works on Nepal include Indian Aid to Nepal; Nepali Congress; Politics of Himalayan River Waters; Indo-Nepal Relations; Indian’s in Nepal; Marginal Migrants; Nepal: Dilemmas of Development and Change in Far Western Hills and Nepal: Democracy at Cross Road. Contents:- Preface • Communist Movement in Nepal: Historico-Political Context Rise of Political Extremism in Nepal: An Overview; Leadership; Conflicts and Factionalism; Split in the Party; rise of Maoism; Summing Up. • A Movement in The Making: Parties, Governance and Politics Between 1990-1995 • 1990 Democratic Movement and the Communists; Polarization of Left Parties; Working of the Coalition Government; 1991 General Elections and the Communists; Problems Before the Government; Law and Order Situation; Unrest Among Civil Servants; Problems at the Economic front: 14 Point Demand Charter; 1992 Local Bodies Elections and the Communists; 1994 Mid Term Elections; The UML Government; 1994 Mid Term Elections; Operation Romeo; Birth of CPN (Maoists); Summing Up. • Maoist Ideology, Organisation and Strategies • Maoist Ideology; Agenda of the Maoist Movement; A – New Democracy; B- Restructuring the State; C-Social Reform Agenda; D – Economic Agenda; Organizational Structure; The Party; The Army; The United Front; Maoist Strategy; Protracted War; Strategic Defense and Strategic Offense; Strategic Balance; Base Areas; Prachandapath; Dialogue Strategy; Propaganda Strategy; Summing Up. • Maoist Support Bases, Factors and Forces • Geographical Conditions; Western region of Nepal: A Note; Underdevelopment, Poverty and Discrimination; Support of Ethnic Groups; Women Support to Maoists; Regional Support to Maoist Insurgency; International Support Bases of Maoists; Revolutionary International Movement (RIM); Impact of Shining Path; Support From Indian Extremist Groups; International Support; Support from the Nepali Diaspora; Issue of South Asian Maoist Unity; Summing Up. • Growth of Maoist Movement • Demand Charter; Popular Understanding About the Movement; Government’s Perception; 13 February 1996; Government Instability and the Maoists; Dilemma of the Moderate Communists; Maoist Threat to Local Elections; Dhami Commission; Operation Kilo Serra Two; The Deuba Committee; Prachand’s New Directions; Ceasefire; Peace Talks; Declaration of Emergency; International Support Against Maoist Insurgency; Intensification of Maoist Attacks; Second Round of peace Negotiations; Summing Up • Maoist Movement and Human Rights Issues Human Rights, Militancy and Insurgency; Human Rights Situation in Nepal; Human Rights Issues and the Government; Human Rights Violations by Maoists; Victimization of Women and Children; Strikes and Blockades; Problem of Displacement; Problem of forced Disappearance; NHRC and the Maoists; Role of UNCHR; Role of NGO’s; Human Rights Violation in Tarai; Summing Up. • Taking a ‘U’ Turn: Maoists Joining The Political Mainstream The Royal Coup; King and the Maoists; Seven Party Alliance; International Response to King’s Takeover; Maoist Cease-fire; Bridging the Gaps; Maoists – SPA Understanding; Civic Polls; Restoration of Democracy; India’s Mediations; Restoration of the Parliament; SPA- Maoist Agreement; What Changed the Maoists?; Ideological Context; The Maoist Road Map; Maoist Arms Management; Six Point Agreement; Verification of Arms; Comprehensive Pease Accord; Disarming the King; Interim Constitution; Maoists Joining the Interim Government; Trouble in Tarai and the Maoists; Political Uncertainty and Desperate Maoists; Maoists Quit Interim Government; Back on the Track; Summing Up. • Issues, Challenges and Prospects • Appendices • Bibliography • Index. The Title 'Maoists in Nepal: From Insurgency to Political Mainstream written/authored/edited by B.C. Upreti', published in the year 2008. The ISBN 9788178356877 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 280 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is International Studies. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-