Nepal's Parliament: Nine Elections, Three Unfinished Terms
Summary
Nepal has held nine House of Representatives elections since 2015 BS, but three elected parliaments failed to complete their full terms. Political upheavals, royal dissolutions, coalition breakdowns, and the 2082 BS Gen Z protests shaped the fate of successive governments.
Key Points
- Nepal has held nine House of Representatives elections, with three parliaments unable to complete their full terms.
- The first elected parliament after the 2015 BS election was dissolved by King Mahendra, ending multiparty democracy and ushering in the Panchayat era.
- The 2048 BS parliament fell amid internal Congress conflict, leading Girija Prasad Koirala to resign and call mid-term elections.
- The 2079 BS parliament ended after the Oli government’s social media ban sparked Gen Z protests, forcing his resignation and a new election.
