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- 1 Why was Nepal declared of federal nation?
- 2 Why and when was Nepal declared a federal republic?
- 3 Which constitution of Nepal declared the country a federal nation?
- 4 When was Kathmandu declared as capital of Nepal?
- 5 What is federal government of Nepal?
- 6 Why India is a federal country?
- 7 What is the present political system in Nepal?
- 8 What was the first document to mention Nepal officially as ‘Federal Republic’?
Why was Nepal declared of federal nation?
Nepal is the country with geographical diversity. Federalism has been seen as the answer to solving regional inequality and reducing the economic, social and religious discrimination; the country has transformed into a federal structure as a result.
Why and when was Nepal declared a federal republic?
In May 1991, Nepal held its first parliamentary elections. In February 1996, the Maoist parties declared People’s War against monarchy and the elected government. On May 28, 2008, the newly elected Constituent Assembly declared Nepal a Federal Democratic Republic, abolishing the 240 year-old monarchy.
When was Nepal declared as a federal system?
Nepal transitioned to federalism with the adoption of a new constitution in 2015, bringing a shared sense of hope and optimism to many after more than a decade of political instability, a devastating earthquake and the border blockade between India and Nepal.
What makes a country a federal country?
A federation (also known as a federal state) is a political entity characterized by a union of partially self-governing provinces, states, or other regions under a central federal government (federalism).
Which constitution of Nepal declared the country a federal nation?
After the third amendment of Interim Constitution 2006, Nepal has formally become a ‘Federal Democratic Republic’ nation even though Page 8 162 the first amendment of Interim Constitution had declared the restructure as inclusive, democratic and federal structure.
When was Kathmandu declared as capital of Nepal?
1769
Thus the Kathmandu Valley was conquered by King Prithvi Narayan Shah and Kathmandu became the capital of the modern Nepal by 1769.
Why is the federal system of government important in Nepal?
Due to the proximity of the local government to the people, the federal context provides fertile ground for more effective budgeting and needs-based and evidence-based planning. Federalism also presents opportunities for increasing financial resources for health from provincial and local government.
Why was federal system felt necessary in Nepal?
Federalism was felt necessary because the country failed to materialize the dream of having equal development of all the country through the concept of regionalism under unitary system of government.
What is federal government of Nepal?
Republic
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Why India is a federal country?
As per the Indian constitution, the nation follows a three-fold distribution of legislative powers. The distribution of powers between the union and state governments is what makes India a federal country. The union government holds the powers to make laws on the regions mentioned in the union list.
How is federal legislature formed in Nepal?
The National Assembly (राष्ट्रिय सभा, Rastriya Sabha) has 59 members. Eight members are elected from each of the seven provinces by an electoral college of each province, and three are appointed by the President on recommendation of the government.
Is Nepal ready for a federal system of government?
People raised voices for a federal system of government. Nepal was then declared as the Democratic Federal Republic by the Interim Constitution-2063 BS. Now, we are in the process of making a ‘New Nepal’ on the federal concept.
What is the present political system in Nepal?
Nepal has become a federal democratic republican state since 28 May 2008 (15th Jestha, 2065 BS). According to the concept of a federal system, Nepal has been divided into 7 provinces, 77 districts and 753 local levels. Now each province has a separate government along with its federal government at the centre.
What was the first document to mention Nepal officially as ‘Federal Republic’?
The amendment was the first document to mention Nepal officially as the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. It envisioned federalism as a prominent feature for a new Nepal.
What is the 5th Amendment of the Constitution of Nepal?
In the aftermath of the 2007 People’s Revolt II, the 240 years of monarchy was abolished in the 5th amendment of the Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063. The amendment was the first document to mention Nepal officially as the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. It envisioned federalism as a prominent feature for a new Nepal.