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explain- nepal's second movement for democracy

 The movement was aimed on restoring democracy in nepal.

  • Nepal won democracy in1990.
  • Although the king formally remained the the head of the state, the real power was exercised by the elected representatives.
  • King Birendra, who accepted the transition was killed in a mysterious massacre of the royal family in 2000.
  • King Gyanendra, the new king, was not ready to accept democratic rule.
  • He took advantage of the weakness and unpopularity of the democratically elected government.
  • In feb 2005, the king dismissed the then prime minister and dissolved the popularly elected parliament.
  • All the major political parties formed a seven party alliance (spa) and called for a strike.
  • The leaders of the movement rejected the half hearted concessions made by the king.they stuck to theirdemands for restoration of parliament,power to an all party govt. and a new constituent assembly.
  • On 24 april 2006, the spa chose Girija Prasad Koirala as the new prime minister.
  • The restored parliament, met and passed laws taking away most of the powers of the king.

THIS WAS KNOWN AS THE NEPALS SECOND MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRACY ,

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The movement was aimed on restoring democracy in nepal.

  • Nepal won democracy in1990.
  • Although the king formally remained the the head of the state, the real power was exercised by the elected representatives.
  • King Birendra, who accepted the transition was killed in a mysterious massacre of the royal family in 2000.
  • King Gyanendra, the new king, was not ready to accept democratic rule.
  • He took advantage of the weakness and unpopularity of the democratically elected government.
  • In feb 2005, the king dismissed the then prime minister and dissolved the popularly elected parliament.
  • All the major political parties formed a seven party alliance (spa) and called for a strike.
  • The leaders of the movement rejected the half hearted concessions made by the king.they stuck to theirdemands for restoration of parliament,power to an all party govt. and a new constituent assembly.
  • On 24 april 2006, the spa chose Girija Prasad Koirala as the new prime minister.
  • The restored parliament, met and passed laws taking away most of the powers of the king.

THIS WAS KNOWN AS THE NEPALS SECOND MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRACY ,​

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(i) Nepal movement took place in April 2006. (ii) The movement was aimed at restoring democracy. (iii) Nepalese King Birendra had accepted the constitutional monarchy. (iv) He was killed in a mysterious massacre of the royal family in 2001. (v) King Gyanendra, the new king of Nepal was not prepared to accept democratic rule. (vi) In February 2005, the King dismissed the then Prime Minister and dissolved the popularly elected parliament. (vii) The movement of April 2006 was aimed at regaining popular control over the government from the King. (viii) All the major political parties in the parliament formed a Seven Party Alliance (SPA) and called for a four-day strike in Kathmandu. (ix) This strike turned into an indefinite strike in which Maoist insurgents and various other organisations joined hands. (x) The number of protesters reached between three to five lakh. (xi) They stuck to their demands for restoration of parliament. (xii) On 24th April, the King was forced to concede to their demands. The SPA chose Girija Prasad Koirala as the new Prime Minister of the interim government. This struggle came to be known as Nepal's second movement for democracy.
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