I was wondering why Prashant speaks in Nepali knowing very well that most Nepali speaking people understand hindi. He knows very well too that most people who understand hindi do not understand Nepali.

So why would he speak Nepali in an Indian Idol contest? I think he is a shrewd artist to try to tap into the frail ego and tradition of Nepali misplaced nationalism. Remember Hritik episode? Instead of seeking votes as an artist, he has subtly tapped into the frail ego of Nepalis. This is huge since now it is a matter of ego for the people of Nepali origin and people of Nepal to prove to themselves that they can do it.

It is no longer the race of who's a better singer, but more of if we the people of Nepal or Nepali origin and make this artist who asks for votes in Nepali, can make him win. The reality is he is an Indian by all means. Nepal does not benefit in any way. It's our history of failure in our socio-politics spheres that have created this frail ego for us Nepalis. We have to try to prove that we are good because we know we're a failed state. Let's not be bhedas willing to be led by some shrewd politician or for that matter anyone, who taps into our misplaced nationalistic feelings which is higher than mount everest.

If Prashant wins, will he come to Nepal for a concert? Will he acknowledge the efforts of the people of Nepal and Nepali origin to make him win? Or will be bask in the glory of his win and think that he won because of his talent and not because of his Nepali origin?

That's something to ponder about.

I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy that our brother won the Indian Idol 3.

Now there are those who have been and still are detracting from this jubilation. Maybe what they do not understand is that this competition, so to speak, was much more than just the talent and popularity contest. It became the test for us Nepalis, no matter where we live and which passport we hold, to come together and show the force of unity. Prashant Tamang made this possible and we are all deeply grateful.

Now for those detractors, you know who you are (as this thread might have made it evident), somebody put it nicely in the Darjeeling forum:


The dogs may bark but the Caravan moves on.

Were the Caravan to stop and take notice everytime a dog barked, who would gain or lose?

Anyway, notice that the dog always moves itself out of the caravan's way (with its tail between the legs) else it would get trampled with the same indifference the caravan shows its barking....


Having said all that, we forgive you, even if you do not forgive yourself. You are Nepali as we are. And here and now, we will not separate ourselves because Prashant Tamang has made us all Nepalis ONE.

Reports and anecdotes are already coming in, not only from places like Delhi or Bombay, but also from Jackson Heights in Queens NY and Devon Street in Chicago IL, that people are looking at Nepalis with a new perspective, even new respect.

No longer will the word Nepali or Gorkhali be associated with watchman or waiter. Now they know that a humble Nepali is now Bhaarat ki Shaan.

And this has happened because Prashant Tamang made it possible. And hundreds of thousands of Nepalis all around the world came together to help him make it possible.

Hehe Sgy, loved your Caravan and barking dog example.

What makes the fans and cheer leaders any different from the barking dogs? The caravan moves on and the barking dogs go back to their regular lives with or without their tails between their legs.

"No longer will the word Nepali or Gorkhali be associated with watchman or waiter."

That is a pretty sweeping statement. Dont' need to go into details there.

All in all, congratulations to Prashant.