Subas Nembang Satire on Prime Minister: “I Remember His Face But Forgot the Name”

CPN-UML’s vice-chair Subas Nembang said that the party will not impose any conditions on respecting the rights of all castes and religions. Speaking on the occasion of the 9th International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Nembang delivered his message at a program organized in Chyasal on Thursday.

Nembang emphasized the CPN-UML’s unwavering commitment to upholding the diversity of Nepal’s religions, castes, and languages both presently and in the future. He passionately affirmed that the party will continue to stand firm in championing the rights and voices of all its citizens, regardless of their backgrounds.

During his address, Nembang also employed a touch of humor to satirize the Chairman of the Maoist Center, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, commonly known as Prachanda.

With a lighthearted tone, Nembang recounted, “I forget his name,” but shared, “recently, a friend said about the reference of Koshi province. My friend had said that if you vote for us next time in 2084, I will change the name of this Koshi province.” He amusingly continued, “I read it somewhere he saying that, but I remember his face but forgot the name.”

Nembang’s remarks came in response to Prachanda’s recent statement at a Kathmandu event, where the Prime Minister had expressed his intention to rename the Koshi province if his party emerged victorious in the upcoming elections. This move was framed in response to ongoing protests and discussions regarding the province’s current name.

Further addressing the gathered audience, Nembang advocated for a truly secular and inclusive Nepal. He proposed the idea of the state celebrating festivals from all religions, highlighting the significance of such a gesture in fostering a genuinely inclusive atmosphere in the country. Drawing a poignant analogy, he described Nepal as a diverse garden of various flowers, suggesting that the nation’s constitution was crafted to ensure the protection of the rights of every individual, respecting their unique identities and beliefs.