Nepal's King 'returns power to people' Following 2 weeks of protests!

[AGENDA21]

The King has given in, after two weeks of pro-democracy protests in Nepal.

Nepal's King Gyanendra, facing sweeping anti-monarchy protests, says he is handing over political power to the people and has asked the Opposition to choose a new prime minister.

There was no immediate reaction from the parties which have spearheaded more than two weeks of violent protests to force the restoration of democracy.

But the King appeared to rule out any change of the constitution to curb his powers, which has been one of their demands.

"Executive power of the kingdom of Nepal, which was in our safekeeping, shall from this day be returned to the people," he said in an address to the nation in the Nepali language.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200604/s1621531.htm

[knitter4democracy]

1. Baby steps.

Looking positive for once. Good thing.

[redwitch]

2. Indeed!

I rep for a small fair trade company. Jewelry handmade in Nepal by a women's collective. I have a photograph of some of them sitting at their table, smiling. Whenever I see news reports of riots in Nepal I see these women. I have been worried and sad for them and praying that they will be OK.

[knitter4democracy]

6. Me too.

I've just been so upset hearing about it on NPR. I hope this brings peace.

[AGENDA21]

3. Its all about how much you want it.

[kittenpants]

4. Beautiful! n/t

[rodeodance]

5. massive rallies work.

[WhiteTara]

7. check out his picture here

He could be monkey boy's cousin

I wish we would be so dedicated as the Nepalese. If we spent a week protesting and not working, we might get some changes too. Unfortunately, I think the poll numbers need to go down even further for the freepers to get up and say no more

[AGENDA21]

8. Most people just cant afford NOT to work...

If there was away around that...there would be change!