The 2006 Democracy Movement (Nepali: लोकतन्त्र आन्दोलन, romanized: Loktantra Āndolan) is a name given to the political agitations against the direct rule of King Gyanendra of Nepal. The movement is also sometimes referred to as Jana Andolan II ("People's Movement II"), implying it being a second phase of the 1990 revolution, also known as the Jana Andolan.[1]
King Gyanendra arrested prominent leaders including the Nepali Congress spokesperson Arjun Narasingha K.C.—shown above being taken to the central jail.
In a nationally televised address, King Gyanendra reinstated the old Nepal House of Representatives on April 24, 2006.[2][3] The King called upon the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) to bear the responsibility of taking the nation on the path to national unity and prosperity while ensuring permanent peace and safeguarding multiparty democracy.
The reinstitution of Parliament was accepted by the SPA. It declared that Girija Prasad Koirala would lead the new government. The SPA stated that the new parliament will hold elections for a body that would write a new constitution.[4]
The move was rejected by the Maoists. Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai stated that merely restoring the parliament was not going to resolve the problems and that the rebels planned to continue fighting against government forces.[5] They still demanded the formation of a Constituent Assembly and abolition of the monarchy.
On April 28, however, the Maoist insurgents responded to demands by Girija Prasad Koirala and announced a unilateral three-month truce in the Nepalese Civil War.[6][7] In addition to this, on May 1, Bhattarai announced that if "the elections [to a Constituent Assembly] are free and fair, one has to respect the result of the elections. Then of course we will abide by the verdict of the people."[8] This was seen as a large step forward as it shows the first signs of Maoist acceptance of the democratic process.
On May 2, Koirala announced the new government cabinet including himself and three other ministers from the Nepali Congress: K.P. Sharma Oli from CPN (UML), Gopal Man Shrestha from Nepali Congress (Democratic) and Prabhu Narayan Chaudhari from the United Left Front.[9] This was followed on May 12 by the arrest of four ministers from the ousted royalist government and an investigation into alleged human rights violations by the army during the General Strike.[10]
May 18 Actedit
The most dramatic move of the post-Revolution government came on May 18, 2006, when the Parliament unanimously voted to strip the King of many of his powers.[11] The bill included:
Putting 90,000 troops in the hands of the parliament
Imposing a tax on the royal family and its assets
Ending the Raj Parishad, a royal advisory council
Eliminating royal references from army and government titles
Declaring Nepal a secular country, not a Hindu kingdom
Scrapping the national anthem until a new one is composed
Eliminating the king's position as the Supreme Commander of the Army
The act overrides the 1990 Constitution, written up following the 1990 revolution and has been described as a Nepalese Magna Carta. According to Prime Minister Koirala, "This proclamation represents the feelings of all the people."[11]
May 18 has already been named Loktantrik Day (Democracy Day) by some.[12]
Although the constitution was accepted, it was always intended to be temporary[citation needed] and on May 29, 2008, a new constitution was voted on by the Nepalese Parliament, which declared that the monarchy would be deposed and a new parliamentary republic would become the Nepalese political framework.[13]
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This article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject Please help improve the article by providing more context for the reader February 2023 Learn how and when to remove this message The 2006 Democracy Movement Nepali ल कतन त र आन द लन romanized Loktantra Andolan is a name given to the political agitations against the direct rule of King Gyanendra of Nepal The movement is also sometimes referred to as Jana Andolan II People s Movement II implying it being a second phase of the 1990 revolution also known as the Jana Andolan 1 People s Movement IIPart of Nepalese democracy movementKing Gyanendra arrested prominent leaders including the Nepali Congress spokesperson Arjun Narasingha K C shown above being taken to the central jail Date4 April 2006 24 April 2006LocationNepalCaused by2005 coup d etat by KingGoalsRestoration of the parliament Abolition of monarchyResulted inRestoration of the parliament Formation of the interim legislature of Nepal Establishment of Nepal as a federal democratic republicPartiesGovernment of Nepal Protestors Seven Party Alliance Nepali Congress Communist Party of Nepal Unified Marxist Leninist Nepali Congress Democratic Nepal Workers Peasants Party Nepal Sadbhavana Party United Left Front Nepal 2002 Janamorcha NepalCasualties and lossesNone 25 Contents 1 Reinstitution of Parliament 1 1 May 18 Act 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksReinstitution of Parliament editIn a nationally televised address King Gyanendra reinstated the old Nepal House of Representatives on April 24 2006 2 3 The King called upon the Seven Party Alliance SPA to bear the responsibility of taking the nation on the path to national unity and prosperity while ensuring permanent peace and safeguarding multiparty democracy The reinstitution of Parliament was accepted by the SPA It declared that Girija Prasad Koirala would lead the new government The SPA stated that the new parliament will hold elections for a body that would write a new constitution 4 The move was rejected by the Maoists Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai stated that merely restoring the parliament was not going to resolve the problems and that the rebels planned to continue fighting against government forces 5 They still demanded the formation of a Constituent Assembly and abolition of the monarchy On April 28 however the Maoist insurgents responded to demands by Girija Prasad Koirala and announced a unilateral three month truce in the Nepalese Civil War 6 7 In addition to this on May 1 Bhattarai announced that if the elections to a Constituent Assembly are free and fair one has to respect the result of the elections Then of course we will abide by the verdict of the people 8 This was seen as a large step forward as it shows the first signs of Maoist acceptance of the democratic process On May 2 Koirala announced the new government cabinet including himself and three other ministers from the Nepali Congress K P Sharma Oli from CPN UML Gopal Man Shrestha from Nepali Congress Democratic and Prabhu Narayan Chaudhari from the United Left Front 9 This was followed on May 12 by the arrest of four ministers from the ousted royalist government and an investigation into alleged human rights violations by the army during the General Strike 10 May 18 Act edit The most dramatic move of the post Revolution government came on May 18 2006 when the Parliament unanimously voted to strip the King of many of his powers 11 The bill included Putting 90 000 troops in the hands of the parliament Imposing a tax on the royal family and its assets Ending the Raj Parishad a royal advisory council Eliminating royal references from army and government titles Declaring Nepal a secular country not a Hindu kingdom Scrapping the national anthem until a new one is composed Eliminating the king s position as the Supreme Commander of the Army The act overrides the 1990 Constitution written up following the 1990 revolution and has been described as a Nepalese Magna Carta According to Prime Minister Koirala This proclamation represents the feelings of all the people 11 May 18 has already been named Loktantrik Day Democracy Day by some 12 Although the constitution was accepted it was always intended to be temporary citation needed and on May 29 2008 a new constitution was voted on by the Nepalese Parliament which declared that the monarchy would be deposed and a new parliamentary republic would become the Nepalese political framework 13 See also edit1990 People s Movement 2020 2021 Nepalese protests Nepalese Civil War Office of Nepal TrustReferences edit General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions Honour Nepali Sentiment Continue support to Jana Andolan II Archived 2007 03 12 at the Wayback Machine Sengupta Somini 25 April 2006 In a Retreat Nepal s King Says He Will Reinstate Parliament The New York Times Full text King Gyanendra s speech BBC 24 April 2006 Reporter Kantipur 25 April 2006 Announcement of CA elections main agenda of reinstated parliament Koirala to become PM Kantipur News Archived from the original on 27 April 2006 Retrieved 25 April 2006 Majumder Sanjoy 25 April 2006 Nepalis cautious over king s move BBC Nepal Maoist rebels offer truce BBC News 27 April 2006 Nepal s Maoists Declare Ceasefire VOA 27 April 2006 Archived from the original on 2006 05 14 Retrieved 2006 04 27 Rebels would respect Nepal vote BBC News 1 April 2006 NepalNews Archived 2006 09 06 at the Wayback Machine 2 May 2006 Former Nepal ministers arrested BBC 12 May 2006 a b Vote to curb Nepal king s powers BBC News 18 May 2006 Retrieved April 25 2012 General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions GEFONT National Council welcomes HoR Proclamation urges Nepal Government to declare Jeth 04 as the Loktantrik Day by legislature Archived 2007 06 11 at archive today Nepal votes to abolish monarchy BBC News 28 May 2008External links edit nbsp Wikinews has various related news articles in Nepal s King Gyanendra cracks down on protests 3 deadKing of Nepal to restore democracyIndia sends special envoy to NepalHundreds arrested following pro democratic rally in NepalNepal s King Gyanendra dismisses the government claims power for himself Nepal democracy crisis legal news and resources JURIST CNN April 9 CNN April 21 New York Times Navhind Times Scores of journalists detained IFEX Explaining Maoist Strategy It s All In The Script by Dr Thomas A Marks Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 2006 Nepalese revolution amp oldid 1219350917 Reinstitution of Parliament, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
