6 Questions
When did the people's struggle of 1990 establish democracy in Nepal?
1990
Who began taking over different aspects of the government in October 2002?
King Gyanendra
What event in November 2005 signalled an imminent return to democracy and peace?
The Maoists joining other political parties to sign a 12-point agreement.
When did Nepal become a democracy after abolishing the monarchy?
2008
What did the people's movement for democracy in 2006 repeatedly refuse?
The small concessions that the King made.
What did the King restore in April 2006?
The Third Parliament
Study Notes
- Nepal experienced a democratic period from 1990 to 2002.
- In October 2002, King Gyanendra began taking control of the government due to the Maoist uprising.
- The King fully took over as head of government in February 2005.
- In November 2005, the Maoists signed a 12-point agreement with other political parties, signaling a return to democracy and peace.
- People's movement for democracy began gaining significant force in 2006 and repeatedly rejected small concessions from the King.
- The King restored the Third Parliament in April 2006 and eventually abolished the monarchy in 2008, establishing Nepal as a democracy.
Test your knowledge on the people's struggle for democracy in Nepal, including the events of 1990, King Gyanendra's takeover in 2002, and the involvement of the Maoists in 2005.
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