A New Era for Nepal

May 31st, 2008 • Related • Filed Under
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Last May 28, the world’s last Hindu Kingdom turn into its latest secular republic as Nepal’s policymakers destroyed the monarchy system that had dominated over the land for 239 years.

During the day, thousands of people marched and danced in the streets of Katmandu as they anticipate the good news. Now, Nepal has entered into a new era. Its rebirth as a republic has been the dream of the whole nation. Moreover, the dethroned 61-year-old king, who was rumored to be involved in the royal family massacre which brought him to the position, was given 15 days to evacuate from the 1970’s era palace.

With the king now gone, Nepalese are celebrating a three-day public holiday. However, the next steps still remains undecided as they debate over who should be the president and what authority he should have. Let’s just hope that this great move will eventually bring improvement and sweeping transformation to this hugely impoverished country.

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