Rabindra Mishra was that 'wonderful' and 'well-known' journalist, who dedicated two and a half decades of winter-rain-spring journalism. He poured water on the holy wish of his fans who said 'to remain in journalism until his last breath' and started the second innings of his life through politics. He kept running around in politics day and night. There is some sadness and some happiness in the whirlwind of politics. And, also, indomitable enthusiasm. Here there is a dream, there are also terrible struggles to reach the dream.

However, Rabindra Mishra's 'frenzied ritual' and dream will probably continue to torment him throughout his life. Because he is looking for the light of a candle in the bright light of the sun. That is, he is looking for a monarchy in a republic. He is sacrificing his life for the dream of monarchy, that is, for the politics of worshipping Lords.

Why did Mishra end up in the narrow circle of glorifying the 238-year-old monarchy that history has rejected by drawing irrelevant conclusions? Before we know this, let's take a look at Mishra's brilliant and grandest 'craze' in journalism. To turn the page of that 'craze', let's travel back to the distant past of 15 years ago.

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It was a time when Rabindra's name, work and fame as a journalist were at their peak. The 'role model' of dreamers was Rabindra Mishra. If we believe that 'every person has his own Everest', then Mishra was on the Everest of his 'career', while working in the BBC Nepali service in London and later in Kathmandu.

In Falgun 2067, Jagdish Ghimire, Rabindra Mishra, Yubaraj Ghimire, Manoj Dahal were on a trip to Ramechhap. This columnist was also part of the same journey. Mishra had just returned to Kathmandu from London. While visiting the villages of Ramechhap, young people would climb over the fences and fields just to see Mishra or would be thrilled to meet him on the roadside. We had reached Bhangeri on our way to visit the village. When we reached ‘Hajur’s Radio Station’, a crowd of radio anchors surrounded the gate. Actually, the siege was not on anyone else, but on Mishra. One of the station’s presenters had said shyly, ‘Rabindra Sir, Hazur! It was a great honor to meet you. When I heard you on BBC, I wondered when I would be able to speak on the radio.’

Rabindra would laugh hysterically after hearing the praise from everyone. The young woman had taken our group to the ‘on air’ room. Uma KC, who was reading the 11 o'clock news, came out and bowed to Mishra. 'I am so happy today,' she said, 'I was surprised to see you on our radio, I couldn't even read the news. A person like you on our radio! It's hard to believe.' Rabindra said, 'I am also an ordinary radio person like you. That's how we prepare the news, that's how we read it.'

All the youth were lined up in the temples and streets of Bhangeri, Manthali, Bhalukhola, Bhaluvajor, Birtatar, eager to take pictures with Mishra. Was it a reverence for Mishra or just glamour? The villagers would also greet Rabindra with folded hands and say, 'I have been listening to you on the radio for 15 years, and today I got a chance to meet you.'

One scene went like this – There was a ‘Pomegranate farmer’ in Bhangeri village, who earned lakhs of rupees a year from pineapple farming. It was dusk when we reached his house. While welcoming him with hot tea, he saw Rabindra, greeted him with both hands and after a while said, ‘My son studies journalism in Kathmandu. I have been praying to God that my son will grow up like you. Please make my yard look nice, today I am not happy.’

At that time, Mishra was an ‘icon’ for Nepali journalists and a highly paid journalist. According to Mishra, when he left ‘BBC Nepali Service’ in 2073, his monthly salary was 7 lakh rupees.

The reason for writing that scene 15 years ago was to discuss the craze of Rabindra Mishra at that time. Not only in the city, but also in the villages, Rabindra had become a big celebrity by speaking on the BBC. He worked in the London studio of the BBC Nepali service for 15 years.

Today's scene has changed after 15 years, he is apart from journalism. He has become a leader of the RPP and a candidate for the House of Representatives elections to be held on Falgun 21, 2082. Mishra, who started his political journey in 2073, has probably maintained his 'craze' as a leader.

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After registering his candidacy from Kathmandu-1, Rabindra Mishra had said - Just as Prithvi Narayan conquered Kathmandu in his third attack, I will definitely win in the third time.

Faith and devotion to the monarchy are Rabindra's life path and belief. As much as he loves the former king, he is also sensitive to the sorrows, hardships and frustrations of the people. If election victory is the culmination of profit-oriented politics, then we have not had the fortune to reach that culmination – Rabindra Mishra . Politics has become a game here that considers logic and eloquence to be paramount, not service to the people. Mishra is also busy using eloquence to support the old idea of ​​monarchy that was completely destroyed a few decades ago by the 2062-63 Manav Sagar, or the Second People's Movement. In the 20 years since the end of the monarchy, it is not only former King Gyanendra who has resurfaced – royalists like Rabindra Mishra, Kamal Thapa, Rajendra Lingden, Dhaval Shamsher Rana, Gyanendra Shahi have also started taking to the streets to protest. 

All the young people, known and unknown, sacrificed their lives in the republic. Mishra does not show gratitude to those veterans. 

The people may worship ‘republicanism’, but the Mishras who ‘return to Prithvi Narayan’ visit the royal palaces in search of dark traditions, stories and legends of becoming kings at birth. For example, Mishra repeatedly visits Nagarjuna to meet former King Gyanendra, tells him news of the country and the world, and visits the RPP office or residence. ‘I have also talked about his weaknesses in my meetings with the king,’ Mishra said.

Mishra, who is engrossed in the election campaign, quoted former Prime Minister Madhav Nepal’s comment one afternoon in Magh, saying, ‘King Gyanendra said that it was not the right time to restore the monarchy when the Holi of blood was being played and no major party had agreed to it.’ Mishra feels that the end of the 238-year-old monarchy marked the end of the tradition of the monarchy for thousands of years. ‘Even when the king left the throne, Gyanendra is the most hated and demonized character in Nepal’s history during that period. Now the king has the intention to return only if the Nepali people want him to.’ Throughout the 2-hour interview, Mishra did not say ‘former king’, he was absorbed in addressing him as ‘king’. And, he claims that the Nepali people’s support for the former king is increasing. 000

Rabindra Mishra, who analyzes decisive events in Nepal such as the Maoist armed conflict, the palace massacre, the end of the monarchy, and the declaration of secularism with specific thoughts, is well-known for his accurate, deep and directional interviews and writings.

Mishra, the new innovator of the monarchy, is very desperate in this election. How favorable is it for him to pass this election? How unfavorable is it? The election results will show that.

000 Mishra was once famous for his extremely sharp style of questioning leaders. People who listened to the radio back then probably still float on the waves of those days – ‘Rabindra Mishra’s Namaskar from Nepal Context’! Mishra used to ask very tough questions to leaders – BBC Nepali Service’s program at 9:45 pm – Nepal Context. ‘BBC Nepali Service’ was a daily 30-minute program. ‘Nepal Context’ was a one-day interview program a week, which was hosted by Rabindra Mishra and was very popular. Mishra had the image of a ‘wonderful’ journalist who could talk to anyone fearlessly and fearlessly.

Extremely friendly, very sensitive to the common people and aware of social issues, Rabindra Mishra had testing years – 2074 and 2079. Those election years taught him some lessons. Mishra, who had reached a 'height' in journalism, faced serious obstacles in his political career. He was the candidate of the Bibeksheel-Sajha Party from Kathmandu Constituency No. 1 in the 2074 House of Representatives elections. The defeat in that election pushed Mishra into another 'narrow corner' of politics. After that, he openly put on public display the 'right-wing' ideas that he had been carefully hiding in some corner of his heart.

He would show his commitment to the republic with his mouth, but how could he hide his devotion to the monarchy in his heart? How could he hide it? Leaving the line of the republic, his inner 'monarchy-journey' then sprouted. And, rejecting the path of Bibeksheel-Sajha's 'alternative politics', he began to openly advocate the monarchy. He endured prison sentences and tensions. However, he did not give up the chanting of the monarchy.

In Mishra's opinion, Nepali society is currently center-right, but politics, civil society, and journalism are center-left. 'Society cannot be balanced without a balance between these two. That is why the way right-wingers are demonized as soon as they say right-wingers is wrong in this society,' says Mishra, 'Rightists should not demonize the left, and the leftists should not demonize the right-wingers. Both extreme rightism and extreme leftism are bad for the country. If the leftists demonize the right-wingers, extreme rightism or extreme leftism can be born.'

He became the RPP party's candidate in the 2079 elections from the same constituency with a strong stance of 'bringing back the monarchy' and lost again. However, what is his unwavering faith in the monarchy, which has disappeared from the political scene? RPP senior vice-chairman Mishra has contested the 2082 House of Representatives election for the third time from this constituency to 'bring back the monarchy'. In Kathmandu-1, which has a total of 48,489 voters, those in the fray with him are - Congress's Prabal Thapa Chhetri, RSP's Ranju Darshana, UML's Mohanraj Regmi, CPN's Menuka Bhandari, independent candidate Asimman Singh Basnyat, among others.

After registering his candidacy, Mishra had said - Just as Prithvi Narayan Shah conquered Kathmandu in his third attack, I will definitely win in the third time. And, in this election, Mishra, a new innovator of monarchy, is very eager to win. How favorable is it for him to win this election? How unfavorable? That will be shown by the election results.

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Mishra has many identities – writer, philanthropist journalist, poet and politician. When he resigned from the post of Nepal office chief of ‘BBC Nepali Service’ in 2073 BS and started the Sajha Party, the four pillars of the party’s establishment were – methodology, transparency, honesty and excellence. The party’s specific philosophy was – welfare democracy. Five months after its establishment, it merged with the ‘Viveksheel Nepali’ party to form the ‘Viveksheel Sajha Party’. Nepali youth considered the Viveksheel Sajha Party to be a glimpse of Nepal’s transformation.

Rabindra Mishra, who had entered ‘full-time’ politics since Falgun-2073 BS, perhaps giving up journalism forever, remained at the center of discussion among the people by changing the course of politics. In the first election, his slogan was ‘Alternative Politics’, from which he received a significant number of votes. The 'Sajha Party' founded by Mishra in 2073 was merged with the 'Viveksheel Nepali Party' led by Ujjwal Thapa to form the 'Viveksheel Sajha Party'. When Mishra joined the RPP, the 'Viveksheel Sajha Party' was destroyed, weak and damaged. And, as the then leader, Rabindra Mishra played a major role in the 'Viveksheel Sajha Party' reaching this state. He had consciously taken this party to the right-wing category. And, after that party did not fulfill his desires, he joined the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP).

Rabindra Mishra played an unseasonal instrument, he himself is suffering from the pain of it, he also betrayed hundreds of thousands of active youth —

, politician At a time when even traditional monarchists were silent on the issue of monarchy, Rabindra Mishra, sitting in the 'Viveksheel Sajha Party', caused 'political pollution' in the monarchist avatar, through new agendas. After he deviated far from the agenda of change, political backlash began in the party. After that, Mishra took action in the party. Party President Mishra and Coordinator Milan Pandey had held separate central committee meetings. Pandey's comment on Mishra was, 'None of us have the right to 'hijack' alternative politics. No one has the right to put the prudent movement on hold.' Coordinator Milan Pandey's group had to form the Justice and Good Governance Commission to take action against Mishra. 'Rabindra Mishra played an unseasonal instrument, he is suffering from the pain of it, he also betrayed hundreds of thousands of active youth,' says Pandey. Mishra is an open person. After he openly expressed his agenda, the seeds of division were sown in the Bibeksheel Sajha Party. He had joined the RPP before the 2079 general elections. Milan Pandey

Political analyst Keshav Dahal, who had been in Satsang with Rabindra Mishra for a long time and had traveled with him in the 'Bibeksheel Sajha Party', said. He personally considers Mishra a good friend, cultured and exemplary social figure. However, Keshav says, 'The path chosen by Mishra politically is not correct, but rather directionless and regressive.' This is where the great contradiction of Mishra's life begins: light in social life, but confusion in political standing.'

Keshav worked with Mishra for some time with the aim of establishing alternative politics and instilling a new political culture based on honest and competent leadership. In that campaign, Rabindra Mishra was the president, Keshav was the head of the organization department of the 'Viveksheel Sajha Party'. Therefore, Keshav has seen Mishra's political aspirations, enthusiasm, quirks and weaknesses very closely.

In Keshav's opinion, Mishra's strongest point is his deep belief that this country can be built, can change, but for that, the leader must be creative, cultured and honest. 'That belief is not limited to speeches. He has tried to implement it in his lifestyle. He stands by what he is, does not boast, is honest.'

Keshav has seen that Mishra knows how to work very hard, can remain active. Mishra is one of the few leaders Keshav has met who stands in line to pay taxes, does not calculate political benefits when helping others, and when he contests elections, Mishra is also an example of returning the remaining amount of money spent from the financial support received to the party. ‘Such a culture is rare in today’s politics. Honesty, morality and simplicity are Mishra’s solid qualities,’ says Keshav.

Rabindra Mishra understands society, writes poetry. He sometimes distributes the royalties received from books to the Chepang slum and sometimes to flood victims. The poet is sensitive by nature. Perhaps that is why he also understands politics from a very emotional level. But politics is not just about emotions – it is a game of patience, stability and collective conscience.

‘His weaknesses start to appear from here. He has too much faith in himself, less in others. He has a deep fascination with history, but does not easily accept criticism of history. Even small incidents make him nervous. He sometimes seems unstable politically. In some cases, personal requests are preferable to collective decisions,’ says Keshav. Keshav is clear that the attempt to turn the Sajha Party towards a monarchist trend was the biggest mistake of Rabindra Mishra's political life.

While everyone was busy celebrating Holi, Keshav was thinking about it. Trying to appear to be something he was not, starting the journey under the guise of 'alternative politics' and later taking it in the opposite direction was not just Mishra's strategic weakness, but a serious political error. 'If he had started the party with a monarchist agenda from the beginning, there would have been ideological clarity.' However, instilling the trust of the youth in the name of alternative politics and later destroying it shattered the dreams of many youth. The historic opportunity to become a strong party full of potential was over. This loss was not ordinary,' says Keshav. 'However, he has admitted his mistake. That admission is proof of his simplicity and honest nature.' All leaders make mistakes, but not all admit them. His presence will not only represent an idea in Parliament, but also add the presence of an honest and cultured political personality. He is a necessary, albeit controversial, presence — Keshav Dahal, political analyst Keshav does not agree with Rabindra Mishra's political line. However, he believes that Mishra is a person who deserves to go to Parliament even by representing that line. 'After all, there are citizens who have monarchist and developmentist views in this country. The essence of democracy is to give representation to all voices. If that trend must reach Parliament, then he is the right person for that,' says Keshav. 'His presence will not only represent an idea in Parliament, but will also add the presence of an honest and cultured political personality. There may be disagreement, but honest disagreement is the strength of democracy. And, in that sense, Rabindra Mishra is an essential, albeit controversial, presence.'

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He began his studies in journalism and English at Ratna Rajya College. Mishra's journalism started with 'Nepal Television'. While pursuing his master's degree in Lahore, Pakistan, he worked for two years at The News International. In 1994, Mishra joined the BBC Nepali Service in London as a program producer and became the head of the BBC Nepali Service in 2006. At the BBC, he also worked on programs such as The World Today and News Hour. "After working for the BBC for 15 years, my decision to return to Nepal permanently in 2009 was the best decision of my life," says Mishra. He holds a master's degree in English literature from Tribhuvan University, a master's degree in journalism from the Punjab University (Pakistan), and a master's degree in international politics from the School of Oriental and African Studies (UK) at the University of London. While in London, he founded the Help Nepal Network with "like-minded friends," which has branches in 14 countries. The organization has helped build more than 100 classrooms, small school buildings, and libraries. It has also been providing continuous assistance in disasters such as floods, landslides, and fires. It played a leading role after the 2072 earthquake. After becoming active in politics, Mishra has distanced himself from Help Nepal. Mishra's dream is to transform Nepal within a single generation. He considers himself a staunch supporter of good governance, who once launched an anti-corruption campaign called 'Let the corrupt be bitten by worms'. He is adamant that free and quality education, health, and social security are the basic human rights of citizens and there is no compromise on this. BS. Born in Chabahil, Boudha in 2022, Rabindra Mishra is the son of renowned artist and writer Manuj Babu Mishra. He was enrolled in the 2nd grade at Chabahil School and followed his uncle Mohan Mishra, the branch officer, to Doti, Darchula and received his early education there. 'I used to study sitting in a comfortable chair, there was not even a desk or bench,' says Mishra. At the time of his SLC exams, a major earthquake hit Darchula, and the house they were living in collapsed. Some people also lost their lives. After that, he returned to Kathmandu with his uncle, completed his SLC exams from Pashupati Mitra Secondary School, where he had started his early education in Chabahil.

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Before entering politics, Mishra was busy with writing, philanthropy, and motivational activities in the country and abroad in addition to his full-time job.

While working for the BBC, Mishra used to write columns in newspapers. For example, he wrote many articles under the pseudonym 'Manuj Chaudhary', advocating for the monarchy. The pseudonymous Mishra, who is also associated with charitable organizations such as Help Nepal Network, has published a collection of his writings, including ‘Bhoomadhe-Rekha’, ‘Vicharbhan Mathe Desh’, ‘Khan Pugos, Din Pugos’, ‘Rajkaj with Politics’, a poetry book ‘Rabindra Mishra’s Poems’, ‘Mathiko Aadesh Chha’, and others. He borrowed the name ‘Manuj’ from his father. His column published in the ‘Nepal’ weekly used to be commented on in the city – was it written by Rukmangat Katwal or King Gyanendra? Before starting politics, Mishra was busy with writing, charity and motivational activities in the country and abroad. Discussing the country and life, Mishra has written in one of his columns, ‘I entered politics with the determination to make my own old age and the lives of my children and millions of young men, women and children of this country beautiful. The purpose of my politics is not to surrender life to politics, but to surrender politics for life. My writings will be connected to the goal of transforming this country in our lifetime, encompassing the same colors and sensations of life. I do not know how successful or unsuccessful I will be in my purpose, but my rock-solid determination will not crack or break.'

He is with that 'rock-solid determination' - on the relentless journey to bring about monarchy. How well will he stand the test of his determination? It remains to be seen.

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He wants to open 77 old age homes in 77 districts for the quality of life of children and the elderly, and wants to work in the service of the disabled. Mishra says, ‘I returned to Nepal and entered politics to serve those who eat rice and water mixed with crushed silver plates, who do not even have money to buy pulses, and who die in the cold of the Terai in midwinter without warm clothes...’ 

His party ‘RPP’ has an agenda in this election – constitutional monarchy, abolition of federalism, Hindu nation. Shripechpremi Mishra not only advocates a very old idea – ‘May the corrupt be covered in worms’. And he also says ‘Eating by corruption is like drinking the blood of your mother’. Those who know him closely say – after saying this, at least Mishra will not commit corruption if he comes to power. Mishra feels that there is no other option but politics if we want to bring about national transformation. He thinks that the wheels that make the country run are getting worse and worse. He claims that he came into politics to keep the same wheels running. He believes that if the monarchy is brought back soon, that wheel will run. ‘The monarchy should be brought back very soon. Otherwise, there will be no greater misfortune for Nepal and future generations if it is not brought back,’ Mishra insists. 

Mishra was arrested on Chaitra 15, 2002, for inciting the movement during the pro-monarchist demonstration in Tinkune, Kathmandu. He was kept in the District Police Complex, Bhadrakali. An arrest warrant and a detention warrant were issued for ‘crimes including crimes against the state’. After 50 days of detention, he was released. During that period, he wrote 35 poems. That book of poems has been published – ‘Mathiko Aadesh Chha’.

In the poem ‘I am a prisoner of faith, you are a prisoner of delusion’, Rabindra Mishra writes –

I am happy when I am a prisoner

What do you know?

I am confined in a prison

You are confined under the sky of confinement

In fact, Rabindra Mishra himself is confined under the sky of the ancient monarchist ideology. Mishra has become a supporter of the old ideology, who shouts, shouts, clears his throat, performs rituals and prays – for the monarchy, for the restoration of the king. Mishra, with all his strength since the dawn of time, keeps shouting in election speeches and at door-to-door – King...King....

As his own poem says, isn’t he confined under the sky of the monarchy that has somehow left the train of this republic, forgotten, and merged?