A Look Back at Nepal's Parliamentary Elections Since 1990 Restoration
Summary
Nepal has experienced multiple parliamentary elections since the restoration of multi-party democracy in 1990, marked by political instability, insurgency, and eventual abolition of the monarchy leading to the Federal Democratic Republic.
Key Points
- Nepal held three general elections for the House of Representatives following the political change of 2046 BS, with Nepali Congress and CPN-UML alternating as major parties.
- The Maoist insurgency began in 2052 BS amidst political instability and corruption, escalating during government mismanagement periods.
- King Gyanendra dismissed the elected government in 2059 BS and ruled directly, but power was later handed back amidst growing pressure, leading to the second Jana Andolan that ended the monarchy.
- The monarchy was suspended in 2063 BS, establishing Nepal as a Federal Democratic Republic amid ongoing political challenges.
- Elections have been frequently disrupted by government dissolution, insurgency, and power struggles, with fresh elections being scheduled after the dissolution of parliament due to public agitation against corruption.
