Inside the five days when Army headquarters became Nepal’s political centre
Summary
Nepal’s political centre shifted to Army Headquarters for five days as protests, arson and a constitutional crisis forced intense negotiations over an interim government. President Ram Chandra Paudel, Army Chief Ashokraj Sigdel and major political leaders struggled to find a constitutional path after Parliament and key state institutions were burned.
Key Points
- President Ram Chandra Paudel, Army Chief Ashokraj Sigdel and top political leaders held high-stakes meetings as Nepal faced a constitutional crisis after deadly protests and arson.
- The Army Headquarters at Jangi Adda became the country’s administrative and political nerve centre while security agencies and civil servants tried to keep the state functioning.
- Paudel explored options including an emergency declaration, while talks also considered bringing former king Gyanendra Shah into the discussions.
- The deadlock ended with the appointment of Sushila Karki as interim prime minister and the dissolution of Parliament.
