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Mystified Miss Nepal
by PRAVAT J GURUNG
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Since the members of the Maoist-affiliated All Nepal Revolutionary Women's Association protested against Miss Nepal, its organiser and Dabur Nepal, the beauty pageant has now been postpond indefinitely. What do Nepal's famous personalities think about this? Here, in their own words they say: 
"The protestors just want some exposure, protesting once a year and stopping the pageant from taking place is not ethical.
"Biplove Pratik, Lyricist/Poet
"I am shocked that Miss Nepal is not happening. Beauty pageants are held everywhere else in the world, isn't it? This whole protesting doesn't make any sense at all and is a useless thing to do."
Dolly Gurung, Former Model
"We have been having Miss Nepal for the past couple of years, why stop it now? Why wasn't it stopped back then? We are loosing out on giving a platform for women who are still considered weak in our society."
Geeta Rana Gurung, President, Women's Association - Rastriya Janashakti Party
"High time Nepal got known for its glamour too and not just for Mt. Everest. I think this protest is unnecessary."
Kala Subba, RJ, Hits FM
"Through Miss Nepal, our country can be known for its glamour and the girls can get some international exposure. I personally think this protest is pointless." Mahima P Bhattarai, VJ, Image Channel
"Miss Nepal ta hunnai parcha. We are living in the 21st century in a rapidly developing world. If protestors keep protesting about fashion and all, we will be soon walking in leaves like in the Stone Age."
Prashant Tamrakar, Model Instructor/Choreographer
"The protest is based on silly reasons. Those opposing should come in for negotiation and then allow things to move forward. I think the very criteria they are protesting against is not right."
Shrijana Singh Yonjan, Creative Consultant
1. nishan, maitidevi
i think stopping miss nepal is just for expose of their organization in media. To stop da things happening in the whole world is worthless. every things in da world have merit aswell as demerit. protaster should think about the merits of miss nepal also. with out da any comment from former miss nepal participant about body abuse, how they know dat there is abuse of women.
i think stopping miss nepal is just for expose of their organization in media. To stop da things happening in the whole world is worthless. every things in da world have merit aswell as demerit. protaster should think about the merits of miss nepal also. with out da any comment from former miss nepal participant about body abuse, how they know dat there is abuse of women.
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05 SEPT 2008 | 8:02 AM NST |
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2. Tina, US
Protest about lots of people being displaced... not about women who can have some kind of achievement in Nepal.
Protest about lots of people being displaced... not about women who can have some kind of achievement in Nepal.
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05 SEPT 2008 | 5:11 PM NST |
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3. swarnim, jawalakhel
well i guess what we need to learn and put into action is: LIVE AND LET LIVE. its simple as that. i think if one wants to live, then one must allow others to live also, otherwise there's no end to this problem.
well i guess what we need to learn and put into action is: LIVE AND LET LIVE. its simple as that. i think if one wants to live, then one must allow others to live also, otherwise there's no end to this problem.
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05 SEPT 2008 | 5:27 PM NST |
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4. shanay rai, UK
I think that this protest is just soooo much unneccesary.people are just fighting over such silly things.can't nepal at last have some peace.miss nepal should be held.fighting over such silly reason is absolutely not neccesary at all!!!
I think that this protest is just soooo much unneccesary.people are just fighting over such silly things.can't nepal at last have some peace.miss nepal should be held.fighting over such silly reason is absolutely not neccesary at all!!!
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05 SEPT 2008 | 5:53 PM NST |
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5. shahank, kathmandu
those people who want to stop miss nepal are stupid..nonnsense...pliz don do such ...
those people who want to stop miss nepal are stupid..nonnsense...pliz don do such ...
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08 SEPT 2008 | 6:52 AM NST |
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6. prakash , iraq, gurung_4545@yahoo.co.uk
in moist i am coz now a days girls are in out of track so it should be bend. doing fassion and make up they can't blast this world. there some gys that they follows them. so plz gys live that and think how to make our country peace.keep this in your bhazzza.
in moist i am coz now a days girls are in out of track so it should be bend. doing fassion and make up they can't blast this world. there some gys that they follows them. so plz gys live that and think how to make our country peace.keep this in your bhazzza.
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08 SEPT 2008 | 9:17 AM NST |
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7. Myau, atit_nastyguy03@hotmail.com
Why the hell people always talk noncence.This is the reason, Nepal is Always lacking Behind...Who ever think's Miss Nepal Should be Stopped..I hope u Need to Learn Moving ur life style with the time.
Why the hell people always talk noncence.This is the reason, Nepal is Always lacking Behind...Who ever think's Miss Nepal Should be Stopped..I hope u Need to Learn Moving ur life style with the time.
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08 SEPT 2008 | 10:43 AM NST |
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8. samarpan, kritipur
stop this lovely programe and prety girls com back home
stop this lovely programe and prety girls com back home
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09 SEPT 2008 | 6:33 AM NST |
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9. sajana, singapore
I think people have nothing to do but protest only....... there is nothing to protest about miss nepal..it just a pagent which help womens to show there talent and inner beauty.. it u like watch it enjoy it,, if not then forget it.. why unnecessary protest and arguments.
I think people have nothing to do but protest only....... there is nothing to protest about miss nepal..it just a pagent which help womens to show there talent and inner beauty.. it u like watch it enjoy it,, if not then forget it.. why unnecessary protest and arguments.
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09 SEPT 2008 | 11:57 AM NST |
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10. Dilkumari Gurung, Hongkong
Protesting against the Miss Nepal Pageant by the Maoists is the most unethical and stupid thing that they are pursuing. I doubt them..
Protesting against the Miss Nepal Pageant by the Maoists is the most unethical and stupid thing that they are pursuing. I doubt them..
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10 SEPT 2008 | 9:07 AM NST |
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11. joshna, joshna_rb@yahoo.com
come on guys!!!there's lots of things to do except protest.moist they take long time to do each n'everything now i got it y?they r stick with such a unnecessary and rubish things which is disgusting.
come on guys!!!there's lots of things to do except protest.moist they take long time to do each n'everything now i got it y?they r stick with such a unnecessary and rubish things which is disgusting.
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10 SEPT 2008 | 9:50 AM NST |
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12. hiresh, tahachal
maoist haru sab jana milera ghisarne bela huna lage jasto cha, Minister bhayeko tetro din bhaisakyo, chahine kam chahi kehi gardainan, arule garna lageko kam bigardai hidchhan.
maoist haru sab jana milera ghisarne bela huna lage jasto cha, Minister bhayeko tetro din bhaisakyo, chahine kam chahi kehi gardainan, arule garna lageko kam bigardai hidchhan.
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10 SEPT 2008 | 4:36 PM NST |
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13. Rabin Raut, Rampur, Chitwan
the protestation is meaningful as the organizers are acting as buying and selling of women.Women are forced to sit under their control for more than years and next thing all the talented but poor nepalese women havent got chance to show their talent due to poor economy. So Miss Nepal should be postponed or all whoever poor or rich all should be allowed to take part
the protestation is meaningful as the organizers are acting as buying and selling of women.Women are forced to sit under their control for more than years and next thing all the talented but poor nepalese women havent got chance to show their talent due to poor economy. So Miss Nepal should be postponed or all whoever poor or rich all should be allowed to take part
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11 SEPT 2008 | 7:30 AM NST |
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14. ET, US
I'd like to send a message to Maoist-affiliated All Nepal Revolutionary Women's Association. There are 100's of women and children who are still being physically & sexually abused, and forced into child marriages in most of Nepal's rural areas and even in the city. If you want to make a difference for the female gender, make yourself useful and go do something about it, rather than wasting yours & other people's time in something that's economically & socially good for the country. You are not only limiting others for a chance of a better life, but also proving your ignorance without any logical reason to stop the pageant. If you think the dresses worn by contestants in these pageants are indecent, maybe you should visit some of the strip bars in Thamel and cabin restaurants that disgrace the women of our society...You want to make a difference? Go, make a difference for a good cause. The stupidity of such people that make it difficult for others to live in Nepal is the biggest reason why students go abroad and do not want to return to the country.
I'd like to send a message to Maoist-affiliated All Nepal Revolutionary Women's Association. There are 100's of women and children who are still being physically & sexually abused, and forced into child marriages in most of Nepal's rural areas and even in the city. If you want to make a difference for the female gender, make yourself useful and go do something about it, rather than wasting yours & other people's time in something that's economically & socially good for the country. You are not only limiting others for a chance of a better life, but also proving your ignorance without any logical reason to stop the pageant. If you think the dresses worn by contestants in these pageants are indecent, maybe you should visit some of the strip bars in Thamel and cabin restaurants that disgrace the women of our society...You want to make a difference? Go, make a difference for a good cause. The stupidity of such people that make it difficult for others to live in Nepal is the biggest reason why students go abroad and do not want to return to the country.
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11 SEPT 2008 | 4:03 AM NST |
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15. ET, US
There are 100's of women and children who are still being physically & sexually abused in Nepal. If they want to make a difference for the female gender, they should make themselves useful and go do something about it, rather than wasting people's time in something that's economically & socially good for the country. They are not only limiting others for a chance of a better life, but also proving their ignorance without any logical reason to stop the pageant. If they think dresses worn by contestants in these pageants are indecent, they should visit some of the dance bars and cabin restaurants.
There are 100's of women and children who are still being physically & sexually abused in Nepal. If they want to make a difference for the female gender, they should make themselves useful and go do something about it, rather than wasting people's time in something that's economically & socially good for the country. They are not only limiting others for a chance of a better life, but also proving their ignorance without any logical reason to stop the pageant. If they think dresses worn by contestants in these pageants are indecent, they should visit some of the dance bars and cabin restaurants.
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11 SEPT 2008 | 4:12 AM NST |
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16. Ritesh, UK
Maoist-Affiliated All Nepal Revolutionary Women's Association...hhhmmm...i think it should be called "Get your damn business straight and revolutionize for something that will actually bring a good change for the female race."
Maoist-Affiliated All Nepal Revolutionary Women's Association...hhhmmm...i think it should be called "Get your damn business straight and revolutionize for something that will actually bring a good change for the female race."
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11 SEPT 2008 | 4:19 AM NST |
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17. kiki, minneapolis, mn
miss nepal is the only beauty pageant that exposes nepal to the outer world and tyo pani nai re. now whats the difference between rana regime 50yrs ago and maoist now. bottom line, women have to suffer and they are the ones who have restrictions. hey wake up this is the 21st century. tv pani HD ma aaisakyo, idiot haru chai ajha ni black/white ma stuck.
miss nepal is the only beauty pageant that exposes nepal to the outer world and tyo pani nai re. now whats the difference between rana regime 50yrs ago and maoist now. bottom line, women have to suffer and they are the ones who have restrictions. hey wake up this is the 21st century. tv pani HD ma aaisakyo, idiot haru chai ajha ni black/white ma stuck.
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11 SEPT 2008 | 4:38 AM NST |
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18. Sanya, New York
Those who are protesting are uneducated fools who have nothing better to do.
Those who are protesting are uneducated fools who have nothing better to do.
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12 SEPT 2008 | 3:43 PM NST |
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19. Proxic, ktm
they ought to quit their protest....stop backstabbin and let the contest be held.
they ought to quit their protest....stop backstabbin and let the contest be held.
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17 SEPT 2008 | 6:54 AM NST |
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20. parth guragain,parthversitile@yahoo.co.in, dhumbharai,ktm
what i think is opposition of miss nepal is not justified.no one is forced to participate.anyone who fulfill the criteria can participate.we should respect others freedoom when we oppose anything.
what i think is opposition of miss nepal is not justified.no one is forced to participate.anyone who fulfill the criteria can participate.we should respect others freedoom when we oppose anything.
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18 SEPT 2008 | 7:03 AM NST |
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21. parth guragain,parthversitile@yahoo.co.in, dhumbharai,ktm
what i think that these contestants are above 18yrs and they can decide by themselves.noone is forced to participate in these contests.so those who protest and disrupt these events should also think of those people whoes dream is to participate in these contest.
what i think that these contestants are above 18yrs and they can decide by themselves.noone is forced to participate in these contests.so those who protest and disrupt these events should also think of those people whoes dream is to participate in these contest.
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18 SEPT 2008 | 12:49 PM NST |
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22. 2-Shae, new york
even though a decade a ago women in nepal no rights, they had maintained their status, their dignity. but these days, due to the large impact of modernization, we see women in clothes which almost doesnt cover their body. i know women want to look good, which does not mean u have to expose ur body? plus miss nepal is a pageant which only deserving woman (i mean who is allrounder and especially who has not forgoten their cultural and tradition values, and with a nice personality)should get it. so my thought is 1st of all miss nepal ko auta status thulo banaunu paryo,(by status i mean choosing the most beautiful woman, no curroptions, more training, better hoasting) and then people will come to see it...
even though a decade a ago women in nepal no rights, they had maintained their status, their dignity. but these days, due to the large impact of modernization, we see women in clothes which almost doesnt cover their body. i know women want to look good, which does not mean u have to expose ur body? plus miss nepal is a pageant which only deserving woman (i mean who is allrounder and especially who has not forgoten their cultural and tradition values, and with a nice personality)should get it. so my thought is 1st of all miss nepal ko auta status thulo banaunu paryo,(by status i mean choosing the most beautiful woman, no curroptions, more training, better hoasting) and then people will come to see it...
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18 SEPT 2008 | 10:38 PM NST |
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23. Birat, NEwyork
Nepal has always been known for its natural beauty and the glorious culture and history makes its a tourist destination. The event beauty pageant should be continued in a country like ours where women are still laking behind male in many reasons.
Nepal has always been known for its natural beauty and the glorious culture and history makes its a tourist destination. The event beauty pageant should be continued in a country like ours where women are still laking behind male in many reasons.
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20 SEPT 2008 | 12:13 AM NST |
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24. suraj, Melbourne, Australia
I believe such beauty pageant should be continue carrying a symbol of our naturality to draw our own national pride rather than just copying from others. It would be better if we organise such contest in such a sense to enhance the status of women in our country to show them a way where they could stand freely together with male in the equal level. i dont think any achievement making a thing huge issue, lets try to move such beauty pageant positively being we everybody positive not leting anyone to make our fun ,lets try it....
I believe such beauty pageant should be continue carrying a symbol of our naturality to draw our own national pride rather than just copying from others. It would be better if we organise such contest in such a sense to enhance the status of women in our country to show them a way where they could stand freely together with male in the equal level. i dont think any achievement making a thing huge issue, lets try to move such beauty pageant positively being we everybody positive not leting anyone to make our fun ,lets try it....
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22 SEPT 2008 | 5:33 AM NST |
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25. ujjwal, melbourne
why wife of baburam bhattrai is not wearing sari fariya n cholo how she could wear suit she has got boys cut hair whats that,they are stopping this contest cuz they wants only one miss nepal forever that is HESILA YAMI
why wife of baburam bhattrai is not wearing sari fariya n cholo how she could wear suit she has got boys cut hair whats that,they are stopping this contest cuz they wants only one miss nepal forever that is HESILA YAMI
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24 SEPT 2008 | 6:52 AM NST |
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26. zeewan, usa
the program should be held..its for the welfare of the girls who want themselves to be stand out of the crowd and be recognize worldwide,,,,this is the perfect platform for them,...why da hell should the protestors be stopping it..just fuck off and let them do their job....
the program should be held..its for the welfare of the girls who want themselves to be stand out of the crowd and be recognize worldwide,,,,this is the perfect platform for them,...why da hell should the protestors be stopping it..just fuck off and let them do their job....
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24 SEPT 2008 | 6:43 PM NST |
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27. prachanda bhattarai, boston
well the miss nepal should be held ....coz thats the way those guls can show their hidden talent ...if moais cant understand this then they should be thrown out 4m the goverment....hope they ll understand soon ...
well the miss nepal should be held ....coz thats the way those guls can show their hidden talent ...if moais cant understand this then they should be thrown out 4m the goverment....hope they ll understand soon ...
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24 SEPT 2008 | 6:47 PM NST |
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28. babu ram dahal, uk
oi tyo miss nepal hunna dey
oi tyo miss nepal hunna dey
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24 SEPT 2008 | 6:48 PM NST |
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29. Deepti, uk
Actually this is really very sad news that miss nepal is not going to be happen.I dont know why these maoist is doing like this ?I think they have misconception ragarding miss nepal.BY doing this beauty pageant we can introduced our nepal to the world.but this will not happen.
Actually this is really very sad news that miss nepal is not going to be happen.I dont know why these maoist is doing like this ?I think they have misconception ragarding miss nepal.BY doing this beauty pageant we can introduced our nepal to the world.but this will not happen.
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25 SEPT 2008 | 5:32 PM NST |
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30. coder, coder
who cares? get on with your life.
who cares? get on with your life.
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26 SEPT 2008 | 8:49 AM NST |
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31. shavona limbu, uk
i don think dat fightin ove such silly reasons is necessary at all.can't ya guys just give gals some freedom.all da protest n all dat stuffs r just shit man.
i don think dat fightin ove such silly reasons is necessary at all.can't ya guys just give gals some freedom.all da protest n all dat stuffs r just shit man.
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28 SEPT 2008 | 12:07 PM NST |
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32. Ayush, Australia
Doesn't make sense ??!! Why Stop it ??
Doesn't make sense ??!! Why Stop it ??
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29 SEPT 2008 | 3:43 AM NST |
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33. amsha_hamal, sydney,australia
i dntknow why people are stopping miss nepal it is a good platform for d gals who are passionate abt fashion i reqest them plz see d world outside than u'll know why others are developing remember everything has 2aspects depends which u choose c'mon b practical b4 too late why d hell u people dnt understand do sth really important intead of stucking into these silly things, atlast dnt b a frog of well.....
i dntknow why people are stopping miss nepal it is a good platform for d gals who are passionate abt fashion i reqest them plz see d world outside than u'll know why others are developing remember everything has 2aspects depends which u choose c'mon b practical b4 too late why d hell u people dnt understand do sth really important intead of stucking into these silly things, atlast dnt b a frog of well.....
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30 SEPT 2008 | 11:00 PM NST |
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34. rina, usa
For the vatika advetisement miss nepal should be STOP!!tell me what did they do beside dat ???
For the vatika advetisement miss nepal should be STOP!!tell me what did they do beside dat ???
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01 OCT 2008 | 12:27 PM NST |
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35. mangesh, NEPAL
befo' complainin' 'bout oda'z, che'k out the demeritz of miss NEPAL. i'm not wid maoistz but investin' money ova' miss NEPAL can be used somewhere else fo' the betterment of country. why people are focusin' on such silly thingz? think 'bout the country befo' thinkin' 'bout personal satisfaction. meritz pani hola tara 21st century bhandaima aafno sankskriti birsiyera body expose garne ani ketaaharu cchai tiniharulaai herdai makhha parne. gunyo-cholo lagaayera maanaao na miss nepal testai garnai parne ho bhaye. aafnai pahicchaan banaao na. 'en i'm wid you. JAY NEPAL
befo' complainin' 'bout oda'z, che'k out the demeritz of miss NEPAL. i'm not wid maoistz but investin' money ova' miss NEPAL can be used somewhere else fo' the betterment of country. why people are focusin' on such silly thingz? think 'bout the country befo' thinkin' 'bout personal satisfaction. meritz pani hola tara 21st century bhandaima aafno sankskriti birsiyera body expose garne ani ketaaharu cchai tiniharulaai herdai makhha parne. gunyo-cholo lagaayera maanaao na miss nepal testai garnai parne ho bhaye. aafnai pahicchaan banaao na. 'en i'm wid you. JAY NEPAL
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03 OCT 2008 | 3:04 AM NST |
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36. London, london
another tragedy ~ god bless people of nepal.
another tragedy ~ god bless people of nepal.
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08 OCT 2008 | 12:52 PM NST |
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37. Lil, lijahk@gmail.com
Hi, I want to contact Model Dolly Gurung regarding to fashion. Highly apprecited if someone provide contact. Many thanks lil
Hi, I want to contact Model Dolly Gurung regarding to fashion. Highly apprecited if someone provide contact. Many thanks lil
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