Question

What was the main aim of the popular movement of April 2006, in Nepal?

Answer 1

Hint:
The popular movement of April 2006 of Nepal is also known as the 2006 Democracy Movement.
It is also referred to as the Jan Andolan II, i.e. People’s Movement.
Gyanendra was the king of Nepal from 2001 to 2008.

Complete answer:
In the year 1990, the first step towards bringing an end to the absolute monarchy was started by the introduction of People’ Movement by various political parties. It officially began on 18th February 1990 which is celebrated as Democracy Day in Nepal. This movement started spreading throughout the country at a fast pace which led to dangerous protests and riots, killing thousands of people as people surrounded government buildings to accept their demand. At that time King Gyanendra was the ruling head which was to be removed and replaced by Girija Prasad Koirala. The King himself called the Seven Party Alliance to take the responsibility of the nation and ensure permanent peace and safety. This call was accepted by the alliance but the public demanded for a Constituent Assembly and on 2nd May the new government of Koirala declared a new government cabinet which included himself and the other three ministers from Nepali Congress, i.e. K.P. Sharma Oli, Gopal Man Shrestha and Prabhu Narayan Chaudhari.

On 18th May, 2006, the King had to give up many of his powers and rights such as giving 90000 troops in the hand of new parliament, imposition of tax on the royal families and their assets, putting an end on the Raj Parishad, etc. Finally, on 29th May 2008 a new constitution was prepared. Therefore, the main objective of the April 2006 movement was to restore the democracy of Nepal.

Note
May 18th is celebrated as Loktantrik Day, i.e. Democracy Day.
The Jan Andolan of 1990 has been described as the Nepalese Magna Carta.
King Gyanendra reestablished the Nepal House of Representatives in the year 2006 on 24th April.