Unit:-7, Lesson:-7 Political Events after 2062/63 BS

Unit-7 Lesson-7

Political Events after 2062/63 BS

 

A.  Very Short Answer Questions:

1.  What was the Historical Declaration of House of Representatives?

Ans:- On 4th Jestha 2063, the restored House of Representatives made several remarkable declarations, which is known as Historical Declarations of House of Representatives.

 

2.  When was the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed between the CPN (Maoist) and the Government of Nepal?

Ans:- The Comprehensive peace Agreement was signed between the CPN (Maoist) and the government of Nepal on 5th Mangsir,2063 BS.

 

3.  What is Constituent Assembly?

Ans:- constituent Assembly is the group of elected by the people to draft new constitution in the country.

 

4.  When was the Constitution of Nepal promulgated through Constituent Assembly ll?

Ans:- the constitution of Nepal was promulgated on 3rd Ashwin 2072 BS through Constituent Assembly ll.

 

B.  Short Answer Questions

1.  “The present constitution of Nepal is a document of consensus.” Justify this statement.

Ans:- “The present constitution of Nepal is a document of consensus.” Major political parties discuss on drafting of constitution and promulgate on behalf of people. After the success of people’s movement-ll of 2062/63, the major parties agreed to hold the election of Constituent Assembly. Accordingly, they fixed the date to hold the election on 28th Chaitra 2064 BS. But the first Constituent Assembly failed to draft the constitution due to some disagreement between the parties. Again the election of Constituent Assembly-ll was held on 4th Mangsir 2070 BS with the objective to complete the constitution drafting process. After the completion of election, all the 30 political parties is leading in in a actively got involved in constitution drafting process. They came to an agreement to promulgate constitution at any cost within the stipulated time. Finally, out of 601 members of CA, 507 members voted in favor of constitution in the meeting of CA and Constitution was promulgated on 3rd Ashwin 2072 with majority of participation and consensus. So, the present constitution of Nepal is a document of consensus.

 

2.  Mention the reasons behind the establishment of Republicanism in Nepal.

Ans:- The reasons behind the establishment of republicanism in Nepal are:

i)  Royal takeover of King Gyanendra at 19th Magh, 2060.

ii)  Unity of 7 political parties and the fighting Maoist.

iii)  Dissatisfaction in people due to political instability.

iv)  Failure of unitary ruling system to meet its target.

 

3.  Constitution could not be formulated from the Constituent Assembly-l? Why?

Ans:- Constituent Assembly was formed to draft the constitution in Nepal. But the constitution could not be for formulated from the Constituent Assembly-l due to the following reasons:

i)  Disagreement of political parties in several issues.

ii)  Crisis of understanding, beliefs, maturity, experience, feeling of responsibility in political parties.

iii)  Lack of public pressure and awareness.

iv)  People’s representatives were in dilemma regarding the procedure of drafting constitution.

v)  Interest of political parties on formation and dissolving of the government rather than drafting constitution.

vi)  Negligence of Political parties to the mandate and spirit of people’s movement.

 

C.  Long Answer Questions

1.  Were the wills and aspirations of people fulfilled after the people’s movement-ll? Present your logics.

Ans:- People’s movement-ll was very successful movement as it brought changes in Nepal. There was a huge participation of people in the moment. Many people have sacrificed their life for the sake of change in the country. After the success of the the movement, people have ample expectation to fulfill but the wills and aspiration of people were partially fulfilled after the People’s movement. Monarchial system was ended according to the spirit of people’s movement. Comprehensive peace Accord between 7 parties Alliance and Maoist ended ten years long people’s war which maintained peace and security in the society. The country adopted proportional inclusive policy which empowered the peoples deprived of facilities earlier. Election of Constituent Assembly promulgated the Constitution of Nepal on behalf of people. Rights of women, Dalits, Aadibasi Janjati, Tharu, Madhesi, Marginalized people were ensured. Some of the aspiration that were not fulfilled after people’s movement-ll are: unable to maintain political stability, unnecessary strike and bandas from some political parties. Unable to create employment for the youth which increased the the trend of women power depletion. Increase in corruption, halt the development work, increase in social crime which has threatened the peace of the society. So, the expectation of people are not fulfilled after People ‘s movement-ll.

 

2.  Compare between Periodic election, Referendum and election of Constituent Assembly in two points of each.

Ans:- a brief comparison between periodic election, Referendum and election of Constituent Assembly are as follows:

Periodic election

Referendum

Constituent Assembly

It is held to the candidate to legislative bodies. It is held to know the option of majority for decision of important issues. It is held to elect the candidate to draft new constitution.
It is held frequently in certain interval of time. It is held very occasionally. It is held only once in the history.

 

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