04/07/2024
The Iron Man
Ganesh Man Singh was born on November 9, 1915 and was commander of the popular 1990 Janaandolan. Singh was also one of the main leaders of the Nepali Congress movement of 1951, which overthrew the Rana regime. More than anything else, Ganesh Man was a rebel and a freedom fighter. He was a popular hero and his exploits are legendary. He was a man of small proportions but charismatic, fearless, and physically very strong. He was never afraid of taking risks in his political career. He was a straightforward and frank leader in dealing with all. The Rana administration then had declared an attractive reward for anybody bringing Ganesh Man to them, dead or alive. Yet, BP sent Ganesh Man back to Nepal from India on a political mission. Ultimately, Ganesh Man was caught by the police and was sent to jail. It was an incredibly risky mission for Ganesh Man, who had escaped from Bhadragol Jail in Kathmandu in 1944 and had gone to India to work with other colleagues. Yet, he returned to fight the despotic Rana regime and this feat earned him the title ‘Iron Man’.
A fitting tribute to Ganesh Man Singh on his 100th birth anniversary would be for all leaders to unite and finish the constitution
