BP Koirala always told us: ‘You are lazy about reading’
Summary
Dharma Gautam reflects on Nepal’s Panchayat-era political struggles, his exile in India, and how BP Koirala shaped his reading habits and political thinking. He has also published his first book, BP Ra Bidrohka Ti Din, drawing on decades of memories and preserved materials.
Key Points
- Dharma Gautam has published his first book, BP Ra Bidrohka Ti Din, based on memories and materials preserved over the years.
- He recalls BP Koirala as a revolutionary and philosophical thinker who strongly emphasized reading and political study.
- Gautam says the Panchayat era lacked press freedom, pushing him to follow foreign radio, magazines, and books while in politics and exile.
- He recommends five books, including BP Koirala’s Atmabrittanta and works by Navaraj KC, Hemanta Mishra, Pearl S. Buck, and Arundhati Roy.
