Nepal's 1959 Constitution: When the King Gave Power Away
In 1959, Nepal's King Mahendra promulgated a new constitution that established a parliamentary system, universal adult suffrage, and a constitutional monarchy. This episode explores the political maneuvering behind the document: the roles of B.P. Koirala, the Nepali Congress, and the Rana-era elites; the influence of India's own constitution; and the brief, fragile experiment with democracy that followed. We trace the drafting process, the 1959 general election that brought the Nepali Congress to power, and the tensions that led to Mahendra's 1960 coup — a pivotal chapter in Nepal's struggle between monarchy and democracy. Key figures include King Mahendra, B.P. Koirala, Subarna Shamsher, and K.I. Singh. Key concepts: fundamental rights, panchayat system, constitutional monarchy, universal suffrage.
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