Dharma Gautam on BP Koirala's enduring legacy
Summary
Dharma Gautam reflects on BP Koirala’s political legacy, his own years in the anti-Panchayat movement, and the memories behind his new book, BP Ra Bidrohka Ti Din. He also recommends five books, including Koirala’s Atmabrittanta, and says Koirala’s ideas on democracy, freedom, social justice and equality remain relevant today.
Key Points
- Dharma Gautam, a writer and political observer from Nepal’s Panchayat-era movement, has published his first book, ‘BP Ra Bidrohka Ti Din’.
- He says the book was shaped by his memories of exile, Nepal’s political struggles and encouragement from friends and family.
- Gautam describes BP Koirala as a revolutionary, philosophical thinker whose ideas on democracy, freedom, social justice and equality still matter.
- He recommends five books, including BP Koirala’s ‘Atmabrittanta’, and says reading shaped his political and literary life.
