Jana Andolan II - Second People's Movement (2006)

Description

Jana Andolan II (Second People's Movement) was a massive 19-day democratic uprising in April 2006 against King Gyanendra's direct and autocratic rule.

Key Outcomes

Restoration of Parliament: The movement forced King Gyanendra to reinstate the dissolved House of Representatives on April 24, 2006 (Baishakh 11, 2063 BS).
Power Shift: The absolute power of the monarch was stripped, and the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) along with the Maoists formed a coalition.
Road to Republic: It declared Nepal a secular state and set the foundation for the historic transition to a republic.

Period

Republic

Year (BS)

2063

Year (AD)

2006

CMAT Significance

It marked the downfall of active monarchy and restored democratic institutions, celebrated annually as Loktantra Diwas (Baishakh 11).