A Look Through Nepal’s Government

    Nepal was the world’s only Hindu monarchy until it was dissolved in 1951. The first free election occurred in 1959, but a year later the newly elected King Mahendra disbanded all forms of political parties. A nonparty or council government was set up in 1961. Parliamentary elections were held in 1981 after a referendum was passed in 1980. Between 1989 and 1990 there was a border dispute with India causing more governmental upheaval. In 1994 the communist party gained control of the country.