Major Political Transformations and Its Implications in Nepal: An Analysis

Abstract

The political landscape of Nepal has been characterized by fluctuations and instabilities in ruling regimes and governmental mechanisms. Nepal has witnessed various systems of government right from the dynastic rule to ruling democratic regimes. The political transformations in Nepal have been tremendous ever since its establishment as a modern state with enormous implications on its polity and society. The conversion of Nepal into a multi-ethnic and multi-religious state from a Hindu dominant country was intertwined with the political realities and complexities existing in Nepal. The perpetual democratic reforms and the constitution formations also reflect the continuing anxieties among the political stakeholders in Nepal. In this context, this paper would thoroughly analyse the major political upheavals which Nepal had undergone over the decades and its implications over society and polity.