EMERGENCE AND EXPERIMENTATION OF REPUBLICANISM IN NEPAL’S SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55197/qjssh.v5i6.494Keywords:
monarchy, People's Movement, Maoist insurgency, democracy, Shah dynasty, political instabilityAbstract
The transition of Nepal from a centuries-old monarchy to a republican system in 2008 marks a significant turning point in the nation's political history. The study aims to explore the emergence and development of republicanism in Nepal, focusing on the historical and political processes that led to the transition from a monarchy to a republic in 2008. The study employs a qualitative research design, utilizing historical documents, government records, academic publications, and interviews with political analysts and historians. The data were analyzed using an explanatory method to identify key factors and events shaping Nepal's republicanism. The study revealed the transition from monarchy to a republican system was driven by decades of political instability, public discontent, and the rise of the Maoist movement. The results highlight the critical role of the People's Movement of 2006 and the eventual collaboration between Maoists and parliamentary parties in dismantling the 240-year-old Shah dynasty. The study also underscores the need for sustained political reforms, transparent governance, and effective leadership to prevent a recurrence of the instability and disillusionment that fueled past uprisings and conflicts.
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