Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Novel Focuses on Life of Soldier Amidst Gorkhaland Unrest
This is a story about a man named Ramprasad and his life during a time of unrest.
He was a soldier and involved in a political movement.
People in his village have heard his story of sacrifice many times, but some are starting to doubt it.
Ramprasad often tells a story about eating tasty kababs in Lucknow, and this is one of the ways he proves his support for the movement.
The novel spans 30 years, following six friends amidst the Gorkhaland unrest.
The protagonist, Ramprasad Gurung, served in the Indian Army and was involved in the Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF).
Ramprasad's account of a sacrifice is questioned by some villagers.
Ramprasad often recounts a story about a fight in Lucknow, mentioning Tunday Kababi.
The story is told many times and the details change with each telling.
- Who
- The main character is Ramprasad Gurung, along with other villagers, and the author.
- What
- The novel chronicles the lives of six friends during the Gorkhaland unrest, particularly focusing on the story of Ramprasad Gurung and his tales.
- When
- Spanning 30 years, starting from the Gorkhaland unrest in 1986 to the year 2017.
- Where
- The story is set in the context of the Gorkhaland unrest, with mentions of Lucknow and the village Labda.
- Why
- The story explores Ramprasad's life, his experiences, and the questioning of his narrative in the context of a political movement.
Doubters
Believers
Story's Veracity
Doubters
Questions the truth of Ramprasad's story about his sacrifice.
Believers
Believe Ramprasad's account as the complete truth.
- Name
- Ramprasad Gurung
- Age (in 2017)
- Fifty-seven
- Occupation
- Former soldier, branch vice president of GNLF, branch chief of GVC, and farmer
- Village
- Labda, Post Office – Mungpoo
- Restaurant Mentioned
- Tunday Kababi