BOOK REVIEW
Kathmandu Spring The People's Movement of 1990 Book written by Japanese journalist and author Kiyoko Ogura, it talks about the People's Movement of 1990, firstly published in Shukam Asahi and The Economist magazine of Maimichi newspaper. " Kathmandu Spring" offers a compelling and insightful account of the 1990 People’s Movement "Jana Andolan" in Nepal, a defining event that led to the restoration of multiparty democracy after decades of autocratic rule under the Panchayat system. Ogura was living in Kathmandu at the time, captures the fervor and intensity of the political unrest from a unique perspective, blending personal observation with broader historical context. Through her vivid storytelling, the book not only chronicles the political upheaval but also paints a rich portrait of the people, their hopes, and their struggles during a period of profound change in Nepal. One of the most striking features of "Kathmandu Spring" is Ogura’s abil...