Question

Which one of the following was the main aim to start movement in April 2006, in Nepal?
(A) To control over government
(B) To snatch power from the king
(C) To restore democracy
(D) To dethrone the king

Answer 1

Hint: The Nepalese Revolution of 2006, also known as ‘the People’s Movement’ was a series of political agitations opposing the direct and undemocratic rule of King Gyanendra of Nepal. The movement lasted for 19 days. It demanded more economic and political inclusion for several historically marginalised ethnic and caste groups in Nepal.

Complete answer: The movement in April 2006 in Nepal known as Jana Andolan-II intended for establishing a sense of lasting peace in the country. The main aim to start the movement was to restore democracy in Nepal. It also addressed the need for more inclusion of the marginalised people in Nepal. The major actors in the movement were the political parties, Citizens’ Movement for Peace and Democracy (CMPD), Professional Alliance for Peace and Democracy (PAPAD), a coalition of four trade union confederations, NGOs, the Maoists, a variety of women’s groups and human rights organisations etc.
Though the government responded to the movement by putting a ban on demonstrations and mass meetings, the protests became more strong particularly by the armed attacks from Maoists against the government. The movement was successful in overthrowing the King’s direct rule of the country. It paved the way for reinstating the country’s parliament and the political life of Nepal. An interim government was established and national elections were held afterwards.
Since the Nepalese Movement of 2006 was neither to dethrone the king nor to snatch power from the King, also not to control the government, but primarily to restore democracy.

Thus the options (A), (B) and (D) are incorrect and the right answer is option (C).

Note: The Nepalese Revolution of 2006 aimed for formal democratic rights and it was incorporated by the demand to end the coup, abolish the monarchy and reconstitute the polity of Nepal. It was a victorious movement marked in the history of Nepal. The movement is referred to as Jan Andolan II with an implication of it being a second phase of the Jana Andolan of 1990 that aimed to end the absolute monarchy.