News and Analysis: Nepal

Maoist leader elected prime minister of Nepal, while major questions loom

Army integration debate sharpens inner-party struggle

September 7, 2011

The Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) has gained control of the government with the election of Baburam Bhattarai as prime minister.

New coalition of forces emerges in Nepal’s revolution

Election of Jhalanath Khanal sets stage for new battles

February 10, 2011

Jhalanath Khanal's election as prime minister of Nepal ends a seven-month political deadlock, yet disagreements within and between the three major parties promise to make the new government’s job extremely difficult.

Nepal general strike ends, struggle continues

Massive Int'l Workers' Day rally launched strike for people's constitution, PM resignation

May 9, 2010

On May 1, an estimated 600,000 supporters of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) gathered in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital for International Workers Day. The demonstrators demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and the creation of a "people's constitution.

General strike shuts down Nepal

Communists and masses engaged in struggle with military and country's elite

December 29, 2009

On Dec. 22, well over 100 thousand people in Nepal's capital, Katmandu, attended the closing rally of a three-day general strike called by the Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist). The strike shut down virtually all business, schools and public transportation.

Hunger levels at 40 year high in South Asia

In brief

June 5, 2009

According to a recent Unicef report, hunger in South Asia has reached a 40-year high. Four hundred million people are malnourished and hungry in South Asia—this is 100 million more people than two years ago who do not get enough to eat.

Political struggle in Nepal sharpens

Prime Minister Prachanda resigns in conflict over head of army

May 21, 2009

The country of Nepal is currently locked in a political crisis. The president has reversed an order of Prime Minister Prachanda to fire the head of the army, General Rookmangud Katawal. In response, Prachanda resigned from the government on May 4.

Nepal's Prachanda bans dowries, caste discrimination

In brief

February 1, 2009

On Jan. 25, Nepalese Prime Minister Prachanda gave a national speech addressing the need to combat inequalities and injustices that linger on despite the defeat of the oppressive feudal monarchy. In the nationally televised address, Prachanda emphasized the importance of women’s rights.

Revolutionary leader Prachanda elected Prime Minister of Nepal

Electoral victory defeats efforts to block Maoist-led government

August 19, 2008

Marking a momentous victory for the revolutionary struggle in Nepal, Prachanda, the long-time leader of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), has been sworn in as prime minister. Prachanda was elected overwhelmingly with nearly 80 percent of the vote from the Constituent Assembly, a body elected earlier this year to write a constitution for the country.

Nepal election won by Communist Party

Vote signals end for monarchy

April 29, 2008

The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) has won a landslide victory in the country’s first elections in nine years. An April 10 vote was held to determine the makeup of the Constituent Assembly, which will also serve as the new government.

Nepal's parliament votes to abolish monarchy

In brief

January 2, 2008

The Nepalese Parliament has voted to abolish the country’s monarchy and replace it with a constitutional republic. Out of the 371 members of parliament, 270 voted for the measure and only three voted against.

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