KATHMANDU, MAR 06 - If all goes well and the communists translate their commitment into action, a Marxist University will be established in Nepal. Some communist leaders in Nepal have taken the initiative for this cause.

“We have already started our groundwork in this regard and we are confident the university will see the light of day,” said Krishna K. C., Coordinator of the Proletariat Fund, a new fund established to collect money for the Marxist University and welfare of the proletariat. Both liberal and hardline Marxist have joined hands in this mission. Apart from this, they want to bring changes in the living standard of working people.

“We are still discussing with senior communist leader on this issue. A concept paper will be unveiled on April 22, on the occasion of the establishment day of the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN),” added K. C.  “Top brass of all communist parties will give the final touches before we get into action. 

The idea was mooted by Nar Bahadur Karmacharya, founder member of the CPN. “All are interested in it. They have also expressed commitment to support the endeavour,” said Karmacharya.

Heads of various communist parties, from UCPN (Maoist) Pushpa Kamal Dahal to semi-under ground communist veteran Mohan Bikram Singh have agreed to this idea and so have civil society members. “For me, it’s a matter of pride to pave a new way to strengthen the communist movement in Nepal.” Padma Ratna Tuladhar said. Tuladhar granted Rs. 10, 000 when the organisers announced their ambitious plan. Around Rs. 2 million was collected on the first day of the announcement about establishing the new university. 

 Seven universities have already been established in Nepal. Then, why they are stressing on a new university? “The university will facilitate those who want to acquire wide knowledge of Marxism.” added K. C. “We are still discussing with senior leaders about the model and teaching method. But, it’s obvious that working class people have been targeted.

A source close to the Fund claimed that the campaign to collect money for people will be conducted in the country and abroad.

Some radical communists came up with innovative ideas for uplifting the standard of working class people. They claimed that the idea of establishing the Proletariat

Fund was mooted as major communist parties could not do anything for the poor even after getting the chance to lead the government time and again.

The UCPN (Maoist) had already brought the concept of Open University, but the project is in limbo owing to the present government’s negligence towards implementing it.

 

Posted on: 2010-03-06 04:06

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