The other side of the Baisakh 11 story
Summary
On Baisakh 11, 2063 BS (April 24, 2006), King Gyanendra ceded executive power to political parties under a disputed deal brokered with India's involvement, which was later undermined, leading to the monarchy's abolition.
Key Points
- King Gyanendra restored parliament on Baisakh 11, 2063 BS (April 24, 2006) after a deal with political parties.
- India’s special envoy Karan Singh negotiated a compromise to preserve a constitutional monarchy.
- During Indian PM Manmohan Singh's Germany visit, acting PM Pranab Mukherjee publicly opposed preserving the monarchy.
- The revived parliament quickly stripped the King of powers and later declared Nepal a republic, ending the monarchy.
