Ganesh Man Singh
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Ganesh Man Singh (November 9, 1915 – September 1997) was the commander of Nepalese democratic movement of 1990 AD. He was the first Asian to receive United Nations Human Rights 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.
He studied in Durbar High School
till class 6 when he was resticated from the school for not respecting his fellow Rana students. He then went to Calcutta to study where he completed his matriculation from Vidyasagar College
in first division. He studied until I.Sc. then returned to Nepal in B.S. 1994.
, the title he held throughout his life.
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.
Military Detention Camp.
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.
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”.
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
. He is the only person ever in the History of Nepal
History of Nepal
The history of Nepal is characterized by its isolated position in the Himalayas and its two neighbors, India and China.Due to the arrival of disparate settler groups from outside through the ages, it is now a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multilingual country...
to refuse to become the Prime Minister
Prime minister
A prime minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. In many systems, the prime minister selects and may dismiss other members of the cabinet, and allocates posts to members within the government. In most systems, the prime...
when requested by the monarch
Monarch
A monarch is the person who heads a monarchy. This is a form of government in which a state or polity is ruled or controlled by an individual who typically inherits the throne by birth and occasionally rules for life or until abdication...
and supported by the people
People
People is a plurality of human beings or other beings possessing enough qualities constituting personhood. It has two usages:* as the plural of person or a group of people People is a plurality of human beings or other beings possessing enough qualities constituting personhood. It has two usages:*...
and is known as the Father of Democracy in Nepal.
Early life
He was born on November 9, 1915 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
Durbar High School
Durbar High School which translates to Palace High School, opened in 1892 is the oldest modern school in Nepal. Located in Ranipokhari, Kathmandu, it originally taught only members of the ruling family, but was opened to private citizens in 1902....
till class 6 when he was resticated from the school for not respecting his fellow Rana students. He then went to Calcutta to study where he completed his matriculation from Vidyasagar College
Vidyasagar College
Vidyasagar College , named after Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, is a government-sponsored day and evening college, affiliated to the University of Calcutta in Kolkata, India.-Notable alumni:*Jatindra Nath Das*Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar...
in first division. He studied until I.Sc. then returned to Nepal in B.S. 1994.
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 d'état by King Mahendra, Mr Singh became one of the main leaders advocating for democracy in Nepal. He ultimately became the Supreme leader of Nepali CongressNepali Congress
The Nepali Congress is a Nepalese political party. Nepali Congress led the 1950 Democratic Movement which successfully ended the Rana dynasty and allowed commoners to take part in the polity. It again led a democratic movement in 1990, in partnership with leftist forces, to end monarchy and...
, the title he held throughout his life.
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. He got married with Mangala Devi SinghMangala Devi Singh
Mangala Devi Singh was a pioneer feminist and prominent democratic right activist of Nepal. She spent many years in jail for movements related to the same. She was the founder of Nepal Woman Association. She was the wife of a leading Nepali Congress Leader Ganesh Man Singh.- References :...
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.
Later life
After the coup of 1960, Singh was held without trial for eight years at the SundarijalSundarijal
Sundarijal is a village development committee in Kathmandu District in the Bagmati Zone of central Nepal.-History:The VDC was named after the Hindu goddess, Sundarimai. A temple is dedicated to the deity in Sundarijal....
Military Detention Camp.
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.
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”.