Kathmandu, May 31 -- This Republic Day passed just like all the other days that we designate to commemorate important national milestones, with the sort of lukewarm remembrance that borders on indifference. Apart from presenting the budget of the government, by the government, and for the government, there wasn't a whole lot that happened during the day. Well, we all got a message from Nepal Telecom too, on behalf of our government wishing our families a Happy Republic Day but that was it.You could be forgiven for thinking that Republic Day wasn't all that important given the complete absence of activity to reflect on what the leaders had us believe was an important cornerstone of the new Nepal.

Our remembrance was limited to Madam Presi...