The silent cry
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Nepal has a history of political killings and assassinations, from Kaji Bhim Malla to Prime Ministers like General Bhimsen Thapa and Mathbarsingh Thapa. The Kot Massacre in 1846, orchestrated by Junga Bahadur Kunwar, eliminated many distinguished figures. Historian Ludwig F. Stiller's book 'The Silent Cry' depicts Nepal's political turmoil following the East India Company's defeat. The article suggests that contemporary political leaders experience a similar 'fall from grace' through loss of face and humiliation, questioning their role and the future of Nepali politics.
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