The proposal to declare Nepal a republic is passed by 560 vs 4 votes. [Here is the minute by minute account of the first meeting of the CA.]
Remove former king and his secretariat from the Narayanhitti palace within 15 days; the CA meeting directs the government.
The 240-year-old institution of monarchy is formally abolished in Nepal.
The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly, which was elected by the people of Nepal on 10 April, declared Nepal a republic a few seconds ago. In fact, the CA meeting implemented the constitutional provision that already declared Nepal a republic but gave the power to implement that decision to the first meeting of the CA.
Here is an excerpt from out post on 29 December 2007:
The Interim Parliament yesterday (28 Dec) passed a third amendment to the Interim Constitution, stating that Nepal would become a federal democratic republic after the Constituent Assembly poll. Parliament amended Article 159 of the constitution. The amendment reads: “Nepal will be a federal democratic republic.” The amendment also says the decision would be enforced by the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly.” The amendment provides for parliament, through a two-third majority, to abolish the monarchy before the CA poll if the government is convinced that the king is conspiring against the poll. The amendment also formally transfers the position of head of state to the prime minister. (Here is more.)
People who are already on the streets to celebrate the declaration of the republic from the morning are chanting slogans welcoming the decision of the CA.
Earlier in the day, before coming at the International Convention Center in New Baneshwor, top leaders of the big three parties also agreed on the rights and privileges of the President and the Vice President.
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78 responses to “Nepal is Declared a Republic!!!”
People should celebrate. Now, Nepal will become the most developed country in the world or at least Asia in the next 10 years for sure. The monarchy was the only thing holding us back from moving forward. With monarchy gone miraculous transformation of the country is going to happen. I am even hopeful that the hen in my farm will now start laying golden eggs. Congratulations to comrade Prachanda. If he had not made so many people sacrifice their lives today’s achievement would not have been possible. Now, he deserves to become the supreme leader and all of us including the Nepal army should do whatever great leaders in the likes of Girija, Prachanda et al tell us to do. Let me also congratulate our big brother India. Indeed mera bharat mahan.
A boring dramma …
Bhayankar: Will you cry indefinitely as your king is now gone?
It’s weird but I feel sad today….I thought I would be happy with the historic news…
The monarchy has authentically been abolished by the newly elected Constituent Assembly, after all.
However, I wonder whether the vestiges of the noblesse/feudalism/autorcracy could be decimated successfully. Because the attitude is the same; it’s never going to be easy to change it.
Meanwhile, only abolishing the monarchy won’t change the scenario; give the royalties a chance to leave as dignified citizens but sequester the property that they have stolen!
Republicanism won’t help much unless the maoist give up ongoing terrorism.
At best the country will return to the status quo during the mid-90s. This is not a bad thing. But those idiots like Bhayankar, who think that the fall of Gyanendra is going to solve all their problems, forget that Nepalese politics has always been a shitstorm.
I still believe that we should have stayed with a constitutional monarchy, such as the one that exists in the UK. But if the people don’t want it, fine by me. The existence or lack of a ceremonial monarch doesn’t impact the people in any way. What does disgust me is that they are creating the position of president. The Prime Minister should act as both head of state and head of government.
Anon, I would rather cry indefinitely than celebrate like a fool. All these people in the streets, I really wonder what they are thinking. The king is gone…okay so what, how does that make these people any better ? Let me put it this way, with monarchy abolished we can be certain of the things we will lose with it, but we cannot be certain of what we will gain from its absence.
actually, my man, okay republic is great. Abolishing monarchy is the panacea for all the troubles in Nepal. I don’t want to engage in any debate or discussion with the anti monarchy people here. If anything, I have learnt from this entire saga that there is no right and wrong in politics but only power and it comes from the barrel of the gun. Long live prachanda path. Mera Bharat Mahan.
thanks everyone to making path for India to annex nepal. Now everyone is celebrating, day is not far away india will take over nepal saying that Nepal couldn’t mange their internal conflict by themselves so we are step in nepal.
In 21st centuary declaring republic is definitely welcoming decision and i’m among those people who welcome this step. However, we are in process of managing peace and in this political scenarion minusing one power is adding fuel on fire.
fk u monarchy lovers, stp cursing that india’s gonna engulf nepal whole, why the hell would they?? they hav enough internal problem of thier own, they dont want another kasmir or humiliating defeat as in sri lanka, do they?? i aint affiliated to any damn political ideologies but damn glaad that we have FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC. its not the only place of so called bisnu’s incarnation who catually eat n shit as we all do.
Now, we need to kick out Girija pataki (he is called pataki because he used to have immoral relation with his own bhauju, Nona koirala, the mother of another mother seller Shekhar koirala), pol pot prachande, the mass murderer of 13,000 innocent people, and the most corrupt PM in the history of nepal, sher Bahadur Deuba,
“Ek jug ma Ek din ek choti aucha”
Poet GP Rimal
This is a starting point towards New Nepal. Surely, a new Nepal. Lets hope this new nepal will be prosperous and liberal…not tyranic..
I am suprised how did such pessimism overwelm Nepalese youth???
Dear Sir, I feel very strange that people celeberating the ouster of King. We Nepali celeberate everything, we celeberated when King takes over, we celeberate when he is kicked out. We Nepali wants to celberate every occassion as we are bhakta of Power. I am sorry to say that we Nepali is known as betrayer and mercinary as we have betrayed the King of Sikkim and merged with India for few doller more so we are are doing same with Nepal. Indian has suceeded in bribing the corrupt leader and we Nepali are fools anyway so it is not long way when Nepal as such will be disintegrated and and this Same CA will decide to merge of surrender all out resources to India. We are enjoying now in MOOT KO NYANO. Soon Nepali Janata as well will disappointed and then what ? It would have been too late. But for common people us it is useless to argue with stupid and foolish people. Our generation will be last as Nepali citizen. This is our future and destiny and as stupid people we deserve this as well.
in the name of aboloshing feudalism from Nepal, we got rid of the KIng and in walked Pushpa Kamla’s daughter, Baburam’s wife, her sister, and 20 other father-daughter, mother son, husband wife and son or daughter combination into the constituent assembly meeting hall– seems like we have only passed the baton- feudalism remains. welcome to People’s Republic of Nepal.
Revolutionary greetings to the Republic of Nepal. Under the ever wise guidings of comandante Prachanda and the august teachings of Dr. Battarai let us aline the destinations of our people, the constant development of our two countries and the proliferation in a rainbow of hope and aspiration.
Kim Jong-Il
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Haha, nice to see that the royalists — all four of them — seem to be enjoying use of the very same internet that under the King was cut off capriciously.
I guess everyone has their day to whine.
Definitely a right step forward!!
Now the focus should be on how to eliminate the other half of the menace ie, maoists and SPA blood suckers. They must be dealt with before they surrender everything to the ambassador from south.
“hope” so now our focus should be to eliminate the maoists and SPA blood suckers?…haha. aba biralo ko ghaanti maa ghanti kalle bandcha ? They got rid of the one who could. Now there is only moj masti. We saw praja tantra in the 90s, now get set for Ganatantra. You will need to fasten your seat belt for this one.
bhayankar,
You know what, the same question was asked two and half years before, and yes,the cat got the bell!! Two year is long enough time to have new and aspirant political force. Now stop bickering and come back all those who know what Nepal deserves!!
only time can tell whether this is a step forward or backward……….
A step into the unknown. For the sake of our poor abused people hope it works out. Gyanendra has so far kept a dignified silence, hope he keeps this up and in a dignified way leaves the palace.
Good. This was a decisive step. It really didn’t matter whether we kept the monarchy or not but now that we’ve abolished it, lets forget about it and go on to other matters, i.e governance.
We have important matters to attend to–the state of the economy, the Madhes issue, the YCL menace…..just to name a few. Time to move ahead.
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Or in other words be my friend and you will make dollars made in China.
I hate politics.
Is my son going to be president of the republic with closed schools ? Or is he going to be beaten abroad because he looks black?
New Nepal also means a true project for the future where conservative forces will be skillfully integrated in order not to create more violence it has been enough.
I will vote for the ecological Mother earth Party the pinguin and survival of polar bears.
Worldwide newspapers congratulate nepalese maoists.
Does anyone understand reality?
It’s really good news for all Nepalese.
As Nepal celebrates becoming the newest republic in the planet, most of us are oblivious to the discussions taking place around the world regarding our country. That is not because we don’t care what the world has to say about us, but I believe that is because we hardly understand what the world thinks about Nepal. And more importantly we find it very difficult to make the world understand our nation and our culture. We don’t have a Hugo Chavez amongst our leaders who can boldly take center stage in the world arena and let the world know what Nepal thinks about them and what the world needs to know about Nepal (not that we need Chavez, but an articulate and charismatic leader would be nice for our PR). Just take a look at a discussion taking place regarding Nepal in BBC’s website (which in many ways represents a microcosm of discussions raging around the world regarding Nepal). So many comments that have been posted here, are filled with ignorance and travesty. These people hardly understand our country, but they think they know everything. And there are very few Nepali souls to tell them otherwise.
Thukka ! all the anti republic commenters in this site, if you praja (slaves) like to keep Gyane (murder of Birendra’s family) then take him and all of his bhusyaha–parashe and dump all them in your home and worship them and wash their feet and drink that water saying Bishnu lai chadhayako jal. Shame on you people having so slavery thinking. You should be happy thinking that one era where one of the person by birth becomes the head of the state without any contribution and well being of the people , whether he is right or wrong, is ended and you also should have the feeling that your own generation may one day become the head of the state.
Long live Republic!!
Who knows about the future. Only those people who defends the decisions that they make today, can make future. We, Nepalese, have to make our own future after deciding to abolish Monarchy, come whatever we have to defend this decision and and stick to it. Those who could not decide on themselves, and who do not accept the reality, will remain just WHINERs, and will be drowned in the pool of their own pessimism, cynicism and criticism. Wake up Nepalese, this is a challenging time, and only optimism and confidence in oneself and will of the people’s sovereignity will save the nation and make its socio-economic progress!
I feel despite the problems with the YCL/Maoist hoodlums and the Tarai problems utlimately it will be the economy that decides the future of Nepal. Our economy is in a very precarious position. If it was not for the remittance money it would have collapsed long time ago. Without a solid economy no govt. will have the funds to invest in infrastructure, education and poverty alleviation, etc projects. We can’t rely on handouts forever.
So I hope the new govt. will devise a strong economic policy with the long term welfare of the country in mind and not some short term populist policy that will lead to ruin in the long run. They must create the necessary laws that encourage investment from both Nepal and abroad and also an enviroment where businesses can run smoothly without militant trade unions and crippling taxes.
To still be attached to ‘gone’ Monarchy is the age old psychological problem of some conservative Nepalese mind. If you want something to cling upon, there is better one: GOD. Because GOD is bigger than Monarch and at least He does not bring another coup to democracy, does not have the greed shown by our Monarchs, and does not thrive on the killings of all the members of his brother King.
For most of the Nepalese, they don’t need any of the psychological clingings. Thus, they know ‘They’ are the real soveignity of the nation. Janta is Janardan (read: GOD). Long live Republic Nepal!
Yes Kirat,
And the ever skyrocketing gasoline prices could make things even worse. Country cannot always giving away bail outs to the NOC, it has to raise the price as per the market. Here is the dilemma the new govt will have immediately; raise the price and face the music or cover it with state coffers and bankrupt the entire economy.
Govt should encourage small and medium level investment by Nepalese within the country and should also give tax benifits whoever invests remitted money from abroad. I am for strict enforcement of taxes and higher accountability of governance but as we all know that’s a way too much to ask from these neo-kings.
People voted for modern times
From the jungle we pray you stop stealing elephant skins and kill rhinos thank you very much, great cooperation. Wildlife is important .
what the hell those voters must have though ..ganatantra will bring poverty down??or ganatantra will bring down crimes ,bribes raise our economy???well, today i feel sorry to say i m nepali nagarik….well, how ignorant nepalese people are ..they abloish monarchy to get prachanda..well,wat will prachanda do u think,that king Gyanendra didnt do…prachanda le thal ma bhat leyera khandina aaucha ,timi gareeb cha bhanera?prachanda le timro jagga cha bhanera timi lai jagga dincha hola,tara tyo pani aarka ko lutera dincha….wat the fukyou think he will do….and wat do u expect from himi dont undestand.???jo nepali lai aja ganatantra garva ko kura ho bholi tyo nepali le aafnai purpuro ma haat rakhera basnu parcha….
wel, i doubt if Nepal will now ever remain or its map will exists in few years time………….janta god bhaye ramrai bhaye cha tara sabai god ko samarthan ma desh republic bhayeko cha ra…???????pls nepali le aafno khaldo aafai khaneko cha ..good….WHATEVA REPUBLIC SAYS ..I SAY LONG LIVE KING ….I THANK N PRAY FOR HIS RETURN ONE DAY…………………………….
I am afraid that Gyanendra will burn all valuable papers which is in Palace. They are so valuable and informative that we cannot imagine. May god prevent it from destroying
the outdated and uncredited monarchy gyane has confined in the history.the abolishment of monarchy has step nepal into republic. the credit goes to the revolutionary leader comrade prachanda.lets cheers comrade prachanda for his historical works. we want to see him as PRESIDENT soon.
Mozza,
ur knowledge and analysis is just like ur name mosa,,a sock….but sad to say u don’t even deserve to be worn like a sock inside ganaune jutta.
The futurist writer, Alvin Toffler, in his famous book ‘The Third Wave’ wrote that in modern times, Monarchy will vanish because of it own faults and misdeeds, not by bloody revolution. I am amazed how the the prediction has come true in Nepal. Monarchy is erassed from Nepalese politics thanks to all the foolishness, greed and inflated ego.
Still people are free to keep Gyane’s photographs in his wallet, wall hangings, or even in the toilet! It does not matter. To cry over something that has been lost is just a Childish tantrum. The anger and anguish of some royalists are understood but it is in vain to cry over spoilt milk and keep on clinging on something which has no moral source in outrightly foolish and childish. Wake up royalists, to the new reality of Nepal. It is already Republic, for better. And stop dreaming about Monarchy coming back, it has never come back in history. Even if it will come back it will be without any fangs and nails – a useless icon for purely fantasy and ritual use.
i still think most people are cynical while analysing the present, that is, there is no certainty of the economy going to be boosted, jobs increased, pollution decreased, electricity 24 hrs, good security and freedom……but then, if it happens its welcome….otherwise it will be like waiting for godot…
I will appreciate maoists govenment if it 1) corrects corruption in bureaucracy and restructures the bureaucratic structure, 2) keeps balanced foreign relations with India and China, 3) Can encourage huge foreign direct investment in Nepal in agriculture, horticulture, tourism, herbal, pharmaceutical, health industries and financial institutions. Other things will follow accordinglly. It is not ambitious dream that Nepal will get at least 7 % GDP growth, because China has 9.5% GDP growth and India has 7.5%. The only precondition for developmet for Nepal is peace and correct policies and sound foreign policy. For peaceful development, any nation should have strong and stable government that lasts for at least 5 year term but fulfill its commitments. Nepal lagged behind because not a single government fulfilled its term in the past. But I am confident, the maoists government will fulfill its term and gives chance to the people to evaluate its merits and demerits. Lets give Prachand chance, because till now what he has committed has come true (as if by magic!). Nepal needs more magics like this!
YUP for prachanda comrade……………………..jindabad
GYANE Chor DESH cHOD
GIRIJA ….MArija
Nepalese non resident associations were seen dancing in Manhattan, Italy and Netherlands.
We get to keep our money they can make their own now.
i am happy because gyanendra and paras are dethroned but at the same time i am sad coz nepal is now not a hindu kingdom.
Dear Arya, I can feel your sadness because Nepal is not a Hindu Kingdom. Of course it is no more a Kingdom, because King has been abolished. But what’s the use Nepal become a Hindu nation. The most hindu populated naton, India, is not a Hindu Nation. In democracy, it has to be maintained that a nation do not have a religion, ie, religion and state are separated, because if religion and state are kept as one, there is always danger the nation will be turned into religiously fundamental dictatorship run by religious leaders, such as Ayatollash, mullahs, popes etc. Religion is a private matter and individual right of a citizen, but state could not bias on the private religions of its citizen. It is rule of democracy, and we have to learn how to live with it.
Do you know why we felt a little sad when King is abolished? Because Nepalese mind wants something to cling upon- a source of faith (in whatever form it is – evil or good). Thus the Monarchy has been that hook on which Nepalese mind clinged on (to curse it when something goes wrong, to appreciate it when something gets good). we have been cursing Monarchy for all our misfortunes. It was a pernanent center for our hatred, as well as our support it things goes wrong. This is because Nepalese mind is basically hollow and dependent. Now when the support is gone, we feel hollow and scared. This is because we have never been taught to become independent by our society. Because in Republic, everey citizen is the support for him/herself. Actually it is a teamwork of all citizen that creats the icon of faith and support. Since this is completely new situation for us, we feel perplexed. But once we know the truth and the cause of uneasiness, and gets used to the norms or Republic, I am sure everything will be fine. Then we will feel much for refreshed, envigored and empowered. I bet you! 🙂
after maoist is gone it will be called democratic republic.
PEOPLE ENDED THE AUTOCRACY OF GYANENDRA. NOW, THE SAME PEOPLE NEED TO END THE AUTOCRACY OF GIRIJA (the Gyanendra of nepali congress) and the AUTOCRACY OF POL POT PRACHANDE. I hope these two stupid will learn the lesson from Gyanendra’s downfall.
A great day,
Nothing to fear about the future of Nepal.If it is not going to good enough for all to be happy,it would not be bad that we already seen.
The day when the God is defeated and the Demon is victorious. A short term vision. Foolish bravery. Victory of the most selfish people. The defeat of Peace-Loving People because they are monarchy supporters but don’t want bloody revenge in the streets. They even don’t blame that the country neglected them as nepali citizens and terrified the peace loving people through uncivilized words and swords. The fall of Hinduism in the country where more than 85 percent are Hindus. People have no values to their cultures, religion, national unity,…… ufffffff………
I wonder today’s nepalese people are so selfish that they just follow where the power is. If tomorrow the king comes to the power again, these people will immediately support him and clap with songs and dances! I wonder how this devil time made the people so rudely and unjustly hate and act against the King even when it’s all the parties’ faults and their misuse of power and posts in the past !!! Like MOZZAS, today i feel sorry to say i m nepali citizen. Ufff………..
“Haami bir ta chhaun tara buddhu chhaun,
Haami buddhu chhaun ra ta haami bir chhaun,
Haami buddhu nabhai kahilyai bir huna sakenaun.”
(by the honourable poet Bhupi Sherchan)