Rekha Thapa says she is not a Maoist, anymore

In an interview with the ‘Shukrabar’ weekly, actress Rekha Thapa has stated that she is not a CPN (Maoist) member. The statement has come after the party failed to get anticipated seats in the CA election.

Rekha had joined the party in a highly publicized event before election. Maoist had also offered the actress a ticket in the election. But, she had to relinquish the ticket because of her failure to register herself as a voter. Rekha had also participated in some election rallies of the party.

Now, Rekha says that she didn’t know about the principles of the party at the time she joined it. It seems, she just wanted to join the biggest party. Now, at the time when the party is no longer biggest, she seem to be eying the bigger ones – Nepai Congress and UML.

A part of the interview:

No film artist to represent in the Constituent Assembly 2070

When the Constituent Assembly (CA) membership hopeful film directors Deepak Shrestha and Himgyap Lama couldn’t make it to the CPN (Maoist) list, there will be no film artists to represent in the current CA.

They were included in the preliminary list of CA members under the proportional representation (PR) electoral system. In the similar way, actor Bhuwan KC also couldn’t make it to the list of CPN (UML). Bhuwan has organized a press meet in protest of being rejected twice by the party.

Other film personalities who had tried their luck in the electoral system Uddhav Poudel and Remeshjung Rayamajhi had failed to win enough votes to win the election. Another hopeful, actress Rekha Thapa failed to participate in the election because of her failure to register herself in the voting list.

The only CA member related to Nepali film industry is Rambir Manandhar. Manandhar, the owner of Astha Narayan theater, had won the election under electoral voting system in CPN (UML) seat. Although actor/director Nir Shah might still be hopeful, his chance to be included in the remaining 26 seats in the CA is very slim.

Bhuwan KC became the victim of politics, for the second time

Despite of his desperate attempt, actor Bhuwan KC has failed to get a Constituent Assembly (CA) membership. In the final list of CPN (UML) candidates nominated as CA members under the proportional representation (PR) electoral system, Bhuwan’s name is missing.

 

A standing committee meeting, held at Gokarna Resort, has chosen the 84 PR members from the list of 335 names submitted to the Election Commission before the election. The party has become the second largest party after winning 91 seats under direct voting.

Bhuwan was selected to represent the party in Kathmandu Constituency no.1 but, was forced to withdraw in the last hours. Bidhya Neupane had replaced him in the election. At that time, he was assured the seat in PR. After the final list was made public, Bhuwan has become the victim, the second time.

UCPN Maoist protest against election result | November 21 2013

UCPN Maoist protest against election result | November 21 2013

Rekha Thapa congratulates the winners and says Maoists never loose

In a Facebook statement, actress Rekha Thapa has told that the UCPN (Maoist) party hasn’t lost. That was in response of a massive loss to the party in election all over Nepal. The election result is as surprising as the previous one in which the party had become the biggest party in the country.

In response to the initial results, UCPN (Maoist) had demanded the government to halt the vote counting. The party also withdrew it’s observers from the counting stations all over the country.

Rekha has urged the party to accept the verdicts of the people and accept the defeat now. She added, if there are proofs of conspiracies, they can be investigated to bring the truth out. But for now, a true win is to accept the defeat and support the constitution building process from the CA and outside.

Although Prachanda termed the election process "unexpected, against the people’s mandate and conspiratorial" the EU observers have stated that the election was fair in general.

Constituent Election, Vote Counting and Resulting Affected Nepali movies – No release this week

The political environment has adversely affected the Nepali movie industry. As the election result are being released, no Nepali movie is going to be released this week in theater.

Nepali film artists are also in a state of shock when the biggest party before election is seemingly the distinct third after Nepali Congress and CPN (UML), according the initial election result. Shocked Maoist have cried foul and have asked the counting to stop.

Prior to the election a number of film artists had joined political parties including Maoist, UML and Congress. Well known producer and Gopi Krishna theater owner Uddav Poudel is likely to loose in Kathmandu -4. Another producer, Ramesh Jung Rayamajhi (NC candidate) has lost from Morang-8 to UML candidate. Ramesh Jung has produced ‘Nai Na Bhannu La’, ‘Malai Man Paryo’ and upcoming ‘Santrash’.

Actress Rekha Thapa, who was supposed to be contesting at Parsa 1 has asked the party to accept the defeat. It seems, Maoist are also having tough time in Parsa.

Narahari Acharya Leader of Nepali Congress Elected from Kathmandu 5 for Constituent Assembly 2070

KATHMANDU, Mangsir 6 - Nepali Congress leader and Narahari Acharya has emerged victorious from Kathmandu-5 after a tough battle with CPN-UML candidate Ishwor Pokhrel.

Acharya garnered 15364 votes while Pokhrel was a close second with 14723 votes.

Acharya had won from the same constituency in the earlier CA poll.

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UCPN (Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has been defeated in Kathmandu-10 by Nepali Congress Rajan KC.

Nepali Congress Rajan KC Press Conference After Winning the Constituent Assembly Election 2070 from Kathmandu 10 | November 20th 2013

Nepali Congress Rajan KC Press Conference After Winning the Constituent Assembly Election 2070 from Kathmandu 10 | November 20th 2013

Nepali Congress candidate Rajendra Rajan KC declared winner in Kathmandu 10 (Video)

UCPN (Maoist) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has been defeated in Kathmandu-10 by Nepali Congress Rajan KC.

Dahal, who had won in 2008 election with 23,277 votes, could manage only third position with 12,852 votes. KC, who is about to begin victory rally in New Baneshwor, garnered 20,392 votes. CPN-UML's Surendra Manandhar was second with 13,615 votes.

As per the statistics provided by the Election Commission, Nepali Congress is leading in 67 places with UML following on 59. UCPN (Maoist) is front runner in 10 places followed by Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik on six places. Mahantha Thakur-led Tarai Madhes Loktantrik Party is leading on four places.

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Rekha Thapa regrets on missing voting opportunity, claims Maoist to win

Actress Rekha Thapa stayed at home on the election day. That was because she forgot to add her name in the voting list. The mistake proved to be a really costly one. She couldn’t become a candidate even after the current biggest party in the country had offered her a ticket.

Rekha is regretting the mistake and the lost opportunity. She feels bad when watching news of election Parsa. If she had her name in the voting list she would have been a candidate in one of the Parsa constituencies.

Talking to an online magazine, Rekha claimed that CPN (Maoist) will be the number one party in the country again. Rekha had also participated in the Mechi-Mahakali awareness campaign of the party. Although Maoist was the biggest party in the previous CA, Rekha claimed that the party wasn’t allowed to work. Rekha also told that she had voted for CPN (Maoist) in the last election.

Keki Adhikari actively participated in election awareness

Actress Keki Adhikari had been actively participating in creating awareness of the rights to vote in the election. Like Keki, youths in Nepal are worried of the future of the country and have been actively advocating of the participation in the election.

Keki shared a photo showing her inked finger and the voting identity card saying that she has used her ‘rights and responsibility. A more detailed information on the Keki’s online statements are compiled in her fan site Keki.info.

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Nepali artists are voting in the election

The current election is considered to be one of the most important step towards the future of Nepal as a country. For that reason, most of the artists of the Nepali film industry have been actively participating in the election awareness. Most of them have joined one of the many political parties and those who haven’t joined any party are also actively participating in the awareness of people about their voting rights.

Nepali superstar Rajesh Hamal is going to vote in the constituency no. 6 in Kathamndu. He is not affiliated to any party and he is also asking everybody to vote in the election.

Actress Karishma Manandhar is voting at Kathmandu constituency no. 3. Karishma is also one of the few artists who is not a member of any political party. She has also been asking every Nepali to vote the truthful and capable person in the election.

The top actress in the industry, Rekha Thapa won’t be voting in the election because she forgot to register her name in the voter’s list. Because of that mistake she had to loose her candidacy in the election.

Actress Benisha Hamal is going to vote in Kathmandu constituency no. 9. Actor Niraj Baral is registered to vote in Jhapa. He won’t be able to go to Jhapa to vote.

Actress Priyanka Karki is a supporter of Gagan Thapa. She is voting in Kathmandu Constituency no. 4 and will be voting by considering the capabilities of the candidate, not because of the party. Actor Gajit Bista will be voting in constituency no. 1.

Actor Sabin Shrestha is voting at constituency no. 7. Actress Keki Adhikari is also voting in the election and has been asking everybody to vote. Keki is voting in Kathmandu constituency no. 3.

The election is going through a very tough time because of the problems created by the Vaiday faction of CPN (Maoist). Although the situation is very adverse, the artists have told that they will be practicing their rights and vote in the election.

On the election day, the government is not allowing any vehicles to run on roads. No voters are allowed to take their cell phones or camera to the polling stations. The voters have lined up before the voting stations opened and all the streets are empty in Kathmandu.

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Himgyap Tasi was happy to be the first voter of the day:  "Yes! I did it… First Voter of the day 6:58 am."

Nirmal Sharma (Gaida of ‘Tito Satya’) votes:

Ex-Miss Nepal Malvika Subba votes:

Ex-Miss Nepal Sadichha Shrestha votes:

Sadichha says, "So I took part in the elections and voted for the first time. I am impressed on how well it was managed and how the volunteers were friendly and helpful with all the participants. To vote is your right and your duty. Do be a part of it. Wish everyone a peaceful election. I am happy."

Subexya Bhadel, fashion designer voted and enjoys the empty road:

Actress Nisha Adhikari shares the voting experience:

Rekha Thapa won’t be able to vote in Constituent Assembly Election 2070, Mangsir 4

On the election being held on November 19  in Nepal, Nepali actresses have asked everybody to vote. Many of the actresses were helping candidates in their promotion.

Actress Rekha Thapa had also participated in the election campaign but, when it comes to voting, she won’t be able to vote this year. That was because, Rekha’s name is not in the voter’s list.

That was the same reason Rekha’s candidacy was rejected by the election commission earlier. UCPN (Maoist) had recommended Rekha to represent the party in the Parsa constituency no. 1.

Although she won’t be able to vote in the election, she has asked everybody to use their rights to vote for the right candidate. She believes women leaders deserve to win in the election to raise women’s issues in the constitution.

Preparation of election over : Nepal Government

OCT 20, KATHMANDU.The government has said all the preparations necessary for the upcoming Constituent Assembly (CA) elections have been completed. Government Spokesperson and Minister for Information and Communications Madhav Prasad Ghimire said there is no doubt that the election will be held as preparations necessary to that end have been already over.

Releasing a book on Yoga titled ‘Mukta Hridayako Awaj’ by Uddhav Prasad Bhattarai ‘Chaitanyadeep’ here today, the spokesperson of the election government urged the people to be confident that election will be held in the stipulated date or November 19.

Yoga practices and other physical exercises would make human life prosperous, he said. Nepali Congress leader Laxman Prasad Ghimire, and Balmiki Campus Professor Dr. Sanat Kumar Wasti said the book is useful in making our lives meaningful. RSS

Sexy and Beautiful Nisha Adhikari asks every Nepali to vote in Mangsir 4, 2070 Constitutional Assembly Election

Actress Nisha Adhikari has said, “Please vote. A golden opportunity for us to bring about change and see youths come into action. Give them a chance!”

She has also shared a photo child burned by a petrol bomb thrown by the election opposes and cited it has one of the reasons to vote.

In the following video interview, Nisha says why one should vote in the election:

Karishma asks Nepali to vote the ‘right person’ for Constitutional Assembly Election on Mangsir 4, 2070

Nepali actress Karishma Manandhar has asked all Nepali youth to vote for the person who they believe can work for the country. Karishma told, "Although I have never voted before, I registered my name on the last day to vote this time."

Karishma is not affiliated any political parties and she is one of the few artists who haven’t joined political parities. She is not endorsing any candidate. In her Facebook post Karishma said, "Everybody should use their citizenship rights and vote in the election." She asked to prefer women candidates to vote in the election.

In a post published in Karishmamanandhar.com Karishma has made her point about why we need good leaders. Although Nepal is a beautiful country it still needs good leaders who can develop it. The pictorial presentation to make her point is interesting (click here to read the article).

Rajesh Hamal danced in Vote Nepal Musical Tour

After conducting musical programs in 16 cities by 40 different artists, the election awareness musical tour has concluded in a program held at Durbar Square. The event organized by the Election Commission of Nepal was supported by USAID and IFES.

On the final program at Durbar Square the super star of Nepali movie industry, Rajesh Hamal also danced. Other artists present in the program include comedy actors Deepak Raj Giri, Deepa Shree Niraula, Binita Baral, Parbati Rai, Ram Krishna Dhakal, Shankar BC, Sugam Pokharel, Aim Baral, Ram Krishna Dhakal, Nisha Sunar, Pashupati Sharma, Asta Raut, RP Bhattari, Sanjeep Pradhan and others.

There were similar programs in Bhaktpur Durbar Square on Thursday and Patan Durbar Square on Friday.

Film artists commit to vote and ask everybody to vote for Constitutional Assembly Election 2070

Various artists talked about the upcoming election in the talk program organized by the Film Directors Guild of Nepal on November 15, 2013. In the talk program titled ‘The role and responsibilities of film artists’ Election Commissioner Nilkantha Upreti was invited as the Chief Guest.

In the program, actors Rajesh Hamal, actress Karishma Manandhar, Basundhara Bhusal, Nisha Adhikari, singer Kunti Moktan, Rajesh Payal Rai, director Dinesh DC, actor Deepak Raj Giri, musician Sambhujit Baskota, Rajkumar Rai, and journalist Bidur Giri talked about the election and their roles in the election.

Actor Rajesh Hamal said that all the parties including the protesting parties should work together to write the constitution.  Actress Karishma told that everybody should vote to help the responsible parties to win in the election. She also admitted that it is the first time she is planning to voting in an election.

Apart from the artists present in the interaction program almost all of other artists are committed to one political party or the other.