Dr. Baburam Bhattarai on Prachanda, Monarchy, and the Fight to Protect Democracy | TNC Townhall

In this video, we sit down with Dr. Baburam Bhattarai, a former Prime Minister of Nepal, to discuss his unique insights on the country’s political landscape, the role of youth in shaping the nation’s future, and the impact of Nepal’s civil war on its people.

Dr. Bhattarai shares his experiences and reflections on these critical issues, offering a candid perspective on both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Nepal.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Highlights
1:45 Sponsors
2:10 Welcoming Dr Bhattarai
2:15 Who and What exactly is a 'Neta'?
4:20 Competition and Cooperation
5:30 brief history discussion on leaders and political systems
9:20 leaders we need in 21st century
12:00 Dr. Bhattarai on his formative years
13:00 On Idealist thought process
13:45 major turning poilt 'Hints for Self-culture' by Har Dayal
15:30 Self study
16:30 Starting of his political career
17:00 "If at age 20 you are not .........?"
21:10 Dr.Bhattarai on Panchayat system
22:30 We are 7 years older than USA but they went ahead of us
23:25 Lokatantra, Nepal got behind
25:50 Choosing either Gandhi's way or Mao's way
27:03 Starting peacefully, 20 years of peaceful politics
28:45 On meeting Prachanda for the first time
30:21 A different thought process from Prachanda
33:50 Starting of The Nepali Comment, and video on Nepal Civil War
35:05 60s,70s, Male, Maobadi
37:55 Introducing Samajbadi
38:20 Frustration, change
41:00 Request to Newer Generation
43:10 Generational Handing over
43:55 Nobody gives it in your hand, fight for it
44:44 Royal Massacre and his letter
49:10 Prachanda, Gyanendra, Girija, 12 point agreement, Delhi
54:25 India's Influence in Nepali Politics
56:00 Diplomatic Relation with India should be maintained well
57:55 Political instability and Problems
1:02:15 Dr.Bhattarai on presidential republic
1:03:15 Mistakes?
1:05:00 Reflecting back on his time as the Prime Minister
1:06:45 "power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely"
1:07:20 Using Nepal made vehicle, Mustang Max. Maintaining the roots
1:12:55 His first interview and his thoughts now
1:13:55 Audience Questions
1:23:20 Presenting gift from our sponsor