‘Our challenge is to live up to peoples’ expectations’

Akash Bisht Nepalgunj

Veteran Maoist leader Narendra Jung Peter left his family and friends and took up arms when the Maoists declared the People's War in 1996. He was called insane by some - they obviously didn't believe in his cause. Since then, his life has never been the same. He calls himself a communist of the 21st century and sports a smile that radiates optimism. He now lives a peaceful but active life in Nepalgunj, deeply involved in the political transformation that Nepal is witnessing. He is certain that the republic of Nepal will have a bright and democratic future, though the 'class struggle' will continue.