Written by: Roji Gurung - 26007, Grade VIII
Posted on: 03 May, 2021
Due to the jealousy of the popularity of B.P Koirala and Democracy, King Mahendra dismissed B.P Koirala’s government and started the Panchayat system in Nepal from 1st poush, 2017 B.S. King Mahendra seized democracy and took all the power in his hand. He banned all the political parties of Nepal. There were many causes of the Panchayat System in Nepal. Some of them are:
Although democracy was introduced in Nepal by ending Ranarchy in 2007 B.S. people could not get full rights.
Kings were concentrated only to be powerful.
People were illiterate.
The parliamentary system was new for Nepal.
Freedom, fundamental rights, and human rights hindered.
It was the autocratic rule and the lower bodies had to follow everything ordered by the high bodies.
Political parties played a great role in ending the Panchayat system in Nepal. Some of them are:
A peaceful movement known as Satyagraha for democracy was launched by the Nepali Congress and was ferried by the Panchayat force. So, political parties united and started a mass movement from 7th falgun 2046 B.S.
Political parties encouraged common people to fight and unite against the Panchayat System.
Political Parties mobilize people properly at the time of the People’s Movements 2046 B.S.
Leaders of political parties had a meeting with King Birendra and they reinstated democracy in Nepal.
All these were the backgrounds of the Panchayat System ruling over Nepal. The Panchayat System was there in Nepal for 30 years. Several changes have been seen after the reestablishment and reinstatement of democracy in Nepal. People became more politically aware. Several political parties were established. People got their rights and freedom. The National Human Rights Commission was established as the constitutional organ. Independent Judiciary has been established which has been protecting people’s rights. Since then, many sectors have been developed that have ensured better quality of life.
