Social Studies Note for Grade X | Unit- 7 | Lesson- 7 Political Events After 2062/63 BS-1

Political Events After 2062/63 BS

After the resignation of Dr. Baburam Bhattarai, an Interim Election Council of 10 ex-government officials was formed under the chairmanship of Khil Raj Regmi on 1st Chaitra, 2069 BS. It became successful to hold the election of constituent Assembly-II. Finally, after the election of Constituent Assembly- II held on 4th Mangsir, 2070 BS, the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML emerged as the 1st and 2nd largest parties respectively in the Constituent Assembly-II. Sushil Koirala, the leader of Nepali congress was elected as the Prime Minister of the country right after the formation of Constituent Assembly-II on 27th Magh 2070 BS.

After many serious dialogues, the political parties agreed to promulgate the new constitution. The great earthquake of 12th and 29th Baishakh, 2072 BS caused the loss of lives and properties in 14 districts. In such disastrous situation, the political parties got united for the rescue and reconstruction forgetting their self-contradiction. It also created an environment to realize the need of unity for the formulation of constitution and nation building. Hence the constitution drafting process speeded up. Some of the agendas were kept undecided. According to the commitment made between political parties, the date to promulgate the constitution was fixed. In the meeting of the CA held on 3rd Ashwin, 2072, the Constitution of Nepal was promulgated by the then president Dr. Ram Baran Yadhav. The government requested the Nepali citizens to welcome the constitution with great celebration and enthusiasm all over the country. Along with the promulgation of the Constitution Nepal entered in new era and the dream of Nepali people for 65 years materialized.

Right after the promulgation of the constitution, the country had to suffer from unofficial economic blockade of India. After that new cabinet was formed under the premiership of the Chairperson of CPN (UML) Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli (K.P. Oli) on 24th Ashwin, 2072 BS. Still there are some constitutional issues to be addressed for the practical implementation of federalism in Nepal.

According to the constitutional provision, the election of President and Vice-President was held. Bidhya Devi Bhandari was elected as the first woman President in the history of Nepal on 11th Kartik, 2072 BS. It is a great achievement for Nepalese women in regards of empowerment. Similarly, Nanda Bahadur Pun was elected as Vice- President according to the constitution provision on Kartik 14th, 2072 BS. The Constituent Assembly was converted into Legislative Parliament as it completed its job of writing constitution. A new cabinet was formed under the premiership of the Chairperson of the CPN (Maoist Centre) Pushpakamal Dahal on 19th Shrawan, 2073 BS.

The first phase of local election was held on 3rd Baisakh, 2074 BS. Then Sher Bahadur Deuba was appointed 40th Prime Minister of Nepal on 23rd Jestha 2074 BS. During his premiership, the second and third phase of local elections were held on 14th Ashad and 2nd Ashwin 2074 BS respectively. The historical election of Federal and Provincial level was held on two phases. The first phase was held on 10th of Mangsir 2074 BS in 35 districts of hills and mountains and the second phase of election was held on 21st Mangsir 2074 BS in remaining 42 districts. Similarly, the election of National Assembly was held on 24th of Magh 2074 BS. Immediately after the completion of all level of elections, K.P. Oli was appointed 41st Prime Minister of Central Government of Nepal on 3rd of Falgun, 2074 BS. Krishna Bahadur Mahara was elected as the Speaker Of House of Representatives on 26th Falgun, 2074 BS, Ganesh Timilshina was elected as the Chairperson of the National Assembly on 30th Falgun 2074 BS. The President of Nepal Bidhya Devi Bhandari was re-elected as the President of Nepal on 29th Falgun 2074 BS. The Vice-President Nanda Bahadur Pun was also re-elected as the new Vice-President Of Nepal on 4th Chaitra 2074 BS.