Nepal Marks 20th Democracy Day Commemorating the 2063 Baisakh 11 Historic Restoration
Summary
Nepal commemorates its 20th Democracy Day, marking the reinstatement of parliament by King Gyanendra on 2063 Baisakh 11, a key event that ended royal rule and led to the establishment of a federal democratic republic.
Key Points
- The 20th Democracy Day marks the historic reinstatement of Nepal’s parliament on 2063 Baisakh 11 by King Gyanendra.
- This day ended a period of direct royal rule that began after the dissolution of parliament on 2059 Jestha 8.
- The 12-point agreement between political parties and CPN (Maoist) in 2062 Mangsir was pivotal in the successful people's movement.
- Nepal’s monarchy was suspended and later formally ended in favor of a Federal Democratic Republic with a new constitution promulgated in 2072 Ashoj 3.
