History of Nepal -Political developments
Political developments from 2017-2036 BS
Replacing the parliamentary democracy with panchayat system, King Mahendra adopted measure after measure to strengthen his direct rule. He established panchayat ministry, under which were panchayat Directorate and panchayat Develop Dipartment. The country was divided into 14 zones and 75 districts. The constitution of Nepal 2019 gave the worthless system constitutional recognition.
After the takeover of 2017 BS, Nepali Congress leader Suvarna Schumacher announced an armed struggle. Many violent events took place in many places. The government began to take very suppressive measures. As a result the armed struggle was called off.
In 2020 B.S. the Muluki Ain was changed. It ensured that everyone was equal in law. Child marriage was banned and divorce was allowed. The first amendment to the constitution of 2019 B.S. was made in 2023 BS. The came "Back to the village campaign" in order to encourage educated people to return to villages and work there.
Death of King Mahendra
In 2028 B.S, King Mahendra was in chitwan for hunting. There he died suddenly of heart attack at Diyali Bungalow. The crown Prince Birendra became king after his death.
Sukhani Massacre
In 2029 B.S., some young communists in Jhaoa had revolted against the government. Some u surgents who were involved in the rebellion were caught and brought to Sukhani in Ilam where they were killed. Thus this event in known as he sukhani massacre. Those who were caught and killed were Ramnath Dahal, Narayan Shrestha, Krishna Kuinkel, Netra Prasd Ghimire and Biren Rajbansi. They were charged with the murder of the Rastriya Panchayat ( parliament) member Sharma Prasad Upadhaya.
Biratnagar Plane hijack and Singh Durbar Blaze
On 25 Jestha 2030, first plane hijacking in Nepal took place. Three members of Nepali Congress Hijacked a small Royal Nepal Airines plane bound for Kathmandu from Biratnagar. They forced the pilot to land the plane in Forbesganj, Bihar, northern India. They looted Rs.30 pakh of Nepal Rastra Bank to generate fund for an armed revolution against the panchayat government. The people involved in the incident were Basant Bistarai, Durga Subedi, And Mahendra Prasad Dhungel and it was designed by Girija Prasad Koirala.
On Asar 25, Singh Durbar caught fire. How it happened was a mystery. Kritinindhi Vista was the Prime minister then. It is said many important documents were burned to ashes.
After the takeover of 2017 BS, Nepali Congress leader Suvarna Schumacher announced an armed struggle. Many violent events took place in many places. The government began to take very suppressive measures. As a result the armed struggle was called off.
Janakpur Incident 2018
In the meantime when king Mahendra was at Jabalpur on a visit in 2018 BS, Durganandha Jha hurled a bomb at his zeep. The king had a narrow escape. This incident is known as Janakpur Incident. Durganandha Jha was arrested there and then. Two other young men were also arrested. They were Arbinda Kumar Thakur and Dalsingh Thapa. Durganandha Jha was hanged to death and the remaining two were sentenced to life imprisonment.
Durganandha Jha
In 2020 B.S. the Muluki Ain was changed. It ensured that everyone was equal in law. Child marriage was banned and divorce was allowed. The first amendment to the constitution of 2019 B.S. was made in 2023 BS. The came "Back to the village campaign" in order to encourage educated people to return to villages and work there.
Death of King Mahendra In 2028 B.S, King Mahendra was in chitwan for hunting. There he died suddenly of heart attack at Diyali Bungalow. The crown Prince Birendra became king after his death.
Sukhani Massacre
In 2029 B.S., some young communists in Jhaoa had revolted against the government. Some u surgents who were involved in the rebellion were caught and brought to Sukhani in Ilam where they were killed. Thus this event in known as he sukhani massacre. Those who were caught and killed were Ramnath Dahal, Narayan Shrestha, Krishna Kuinkel, Netra Prasd Ghimire and Biren Rajbansi. They were charged with the murder of the Rastriya Panchayat ( parliament) member Sharma Prasad Upadhaya.
Biratnagar Plane hijack and Singh Durbar Blaze
On 25 Jestha 2030, first plane hijacking in Nepal took place. Three members of Nepali Congress Hijacked a small Royal Nepal Airines plane bound for Kathmandu from Biratnagar. They forced the pilot to land the plane in Forbesganj, Bihar, northern India. They looted Rs.30 pakh of Nepal Rastra Bank to generate fund for an armed revolution against the panchayat government. The people involved in the incident were Basant Bistarai, Durga Subedi, And Mahendra Prasad Dhungel and it was designed by Girija Prasad Koirala.
On Asar 25, Singh Durbar caught fire. How it happened was a mystery. Kritinindhi Vista was the Prime minister then. It is said many important documents were burned to ashes.
