“Herein lies the rub. There’s little doubt many Nepalese citizens were justifiably disillusioned with their government, and sought change. Yet, colour revolutions invariably exploit grassroots public discontent, to install governments considerably worse than those that preceded them. In this context, the military inviting disgraced local businessman Durga Prasai, who supports the restoration of Kathmandu’s monarchy, to transition talks with “Gen Z” activists is rendered deeply suspect. That he has been falsely promoted by the BBC as the protests’ leader is all the more ominous.”
A Colour Revolution In Nepal?
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