RE: Resource colonization

May 14, 2012

Prof. Dr Mohan Lohani
Tribhuvan University
Dear Dr Lohani

You have articulated the sentiment in excellent manner.

Lord Pashupati Nath seems to have given me necessary elements to endeavor to safeguard our national integrity and her resources. But you need to remember the off repeated statement about एक्ला बृहस्पती. Therefore, more and more people need to do introspection and also speak up. Concerted voices in unison will be a lot more effective than solitary voice.

With best regards,

Sincerely,



Ratna Sansar Shrestha, FCA
Senior Water Resource Analyst
http://www.ratnasansar.com/



From: Mohan Lohani [mailto:m_p_lohani@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 8:45
To: Ratna Sansar Shrestha
Subject: Re: Resource colonization
Dear Ratna Sansarji,

Such colonization,if carried too far,will leave this country bereft of everything except barren hills and fallow land without water and snow-fed rivers which are the source of our survival.May Lord Pashupati Nath give you more strength to safeguard our national integrity and interest for the common good of the people.

Regds,

Mohan Lohani

From: Ratna Sansar Shrestha
To: 'Mohan Lohani'
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:41 PM
Subject: RE: Resource colonization


Dear Dr Lohani

Exactly!

Resource colonization is getting perpetuated just not because of those wishing to colonize Nepal’s resources, it is happening due to reverse colonialism. Reverse colonialism entails people of Nepal abetting resource colonization which is done in many ways. There is a distinct group of people in Nepal who abet colonization of our resources by advocating (1) Bhutan model (entailing Nepal surrendering defense and foreign affairs) and (2) deployment of Indian security force in Nepal to ensure security of export oriented projects. Others subscribing to reverse colonialism want Nepal Army to be taken care of by Indian government or opine that Nepal’s sovereignty shouldn’t come in the way of development of hydropower.

With best regards,


Sincerely,



Ratna Sansar Shrestha, FCA
Senior Water Resource Analyst
http://www.ratnasansar.com/



From: Mohan Lohani [mailto:m_p_lohani@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 22:09
To: Ratna Sansar Shrestha
Subject: Re: Resource colonization



Dear Ratna Sansarji,

Thanks for your article on "Resource Colonization" which is further evidence of your commitment to national interest.But the people of this country are helpless and hapless as we are destined to be governed by the parties and their leaders who are concerned about the welfare of others rather than our own welfare.We allow them to build dams within our territory and submerge our land while giving them all facilities such as irrigating thousands of hectares of their land and making their people's lives comfortable and prosperous. This is how our precious resource is being colonized.

Tks and regds,

Mohan Lohani