Ganesh Man Singh
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| Ganesh Man Singh | |
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| Place of birth: |  Itumbahal, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Place of death: | Chaksibari, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Movement: | Nepalese Democratic Movement |
| Major organizations: | Nepali Congress, Praja Parishad |
Ganesh Man Singh (Nepal Bhasa:गणेशमान सिंह) was the commander of Nepalese democratic movement of 1990 AD. He was the first Asian to receive United Nations Human Right Award. He is one of the most revered politicians of Nepal. He is the only person ever in the history of Nepal to refuse to become the Prime Minister when requested by the monarch and supported by the people and is known as the Father of Democracy in Nepal.
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[edit] Early life
He was born on November 9 1915[1] in Itumbahal, Kathmandu. His father was Gyan Man Singh and mother Sanunani Shrestha Singh. His father died when he was young. So, his grandfather, Ratna Man Singh (who was Badakaji in Rana regime) took care of him.
He studied in Durbar High School till class 6 when he was resticated from the school for not respecting his fellow Rana students [2]. He then went to Calcutta to study where he completed his matriculation from Vidyasagar College in first division [3]. He studied till I.Sc. then returned back to Nepal in B.S. 1994.
[edit] Supreme Leader of Nepali Congress
Mr Singh was one of the main leaders of Nepali Congress Movement in 2007 B.S., which was able to overthrow Rana Regime. In 2015, he was elected as Member of Parliament from Kathmandu and later became a Cabinet Minister. After coup detat by King Mahendra, Mr Singh became one of the main leaders advocating for democracy in Nepal. He ultimately became the Supreme leader of Nepali Congress, the title he held throughout his life.
[edit] Early political life
As soon as he got back to Nepal, he started protesting against the autocratic rulers of Nepal. He came in contact with martyr Dharma Bhakta Mathema and joined Praja Parishad, the first political party of Nepal[4]. He got married with Mangala Devi Singh in B.S. 1997. Three months after his marriage, he was arrested for his involvement in Praja Parishad. He was sentenced to life imprisonment for his democratic activities.
[edit] Life
Ganesh Man Singh was the symbol and synonym of the Democratic Movement of Nepal. Mr. Singh, who had already become a legend even during his youth because of his indomitable courage and iron will, had become great source of energy and inspiration for six decade long struggle for democracy. During the span of forty years, Mr. Singh had provided leadership to two revolutions-one for the ushering in of the democratic system and the other for its restoration. Miraculously escaping the gallows three times during his life and imminently qualified to become the prime minister of the country, he was offered prime ministership but he graciously rejected the offer and opted to remain for ever in the midst of the people. He was instrumental in transforming the subjugated people of Nepal into a sovereign citizen, leading medieval Nepal into the modern times. His memory will ever be cherished in the heart of the people as the supreme leader who provided unchallenged leadership to the struggle for democracy in Nepal. It is hard to find a parallel to him in the history of the world struggle for democracy. Recognizing his outstanding contribution in the field of Human Rights, Mr. Singh was honored by the United Nations with “Human Rights Award” in 1993. He is the first Statesman from South Asia to receive this prestigious award.
Ganesh Man Singh was a statesman with revolutionary vision. He was for the people of Nepal and the soul of the nation found expression through his speeches. His life was an unparalleled example of sacrifice, penance and struggle. In a period of 60 years of active politics, Mr. Singh spent his 16 years in prision and 14 years in Exile. Even after the establishment of democracy in the country, he was active in bringing about economic revolution, for, he believed that without economic revolution, democracy would remain incomplete and till his last days, the staunch nationalist in Mr. Ganesh Man Singh, endeavoured for the consolidation of democracy, development and institutionalization of democratic culture, social justice and prosperity.
Ganesh Man Singh had received the “United States Peace Run Prize” in 1990 for his contribution to peace in Nepal and the world and his leadership quality. He was also decorated by the “U Thant Peace Award”.
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[edit] References
- ^ Letter to "Mission Pemanente, Du Royamu Du Nepal, Aupres de l'office des Nations Unies, Geneve" by Nepalese Ambassador, Jayaraj Acharya, nominating Ganesh Man Singh for Human Right Award, Page 62, श्रद्धांजली
- ^ वीर गणेशमान सिंह स्मारिका, Page 1
- ^ वीर गणेशमान सिंह स्मारिका, Page 1
- ^ इतिहासपुरुषहरुका दृष्टिमा गणेशमान सिंह, Page 21
