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Sep 11, 2024 · King Mahendra was a visionary when it came to modernizing Nepal’s economy and infrastructure. Recognizing the need to bring the country into the modern age, he embarked on a series of ambitious reforms aimed at improving education, healthcare, transportation, and industry.
5 days ago · Prachanda, the leader of the Maoist movement who played a crucial role in establishing the republic, now seems to be reconsidering his stance on the current republican structure. Meanwhile, Mishra has been vocally advocating for the reinstatement of the monarchy. So, what does Prachanda’s concern about the current system signal?
2 days ago · After a decade of power wrangling between the king and the government, King Mahendra (ruled 1955–1972) scrapped the democratic experiment in 1960, and a "partyless" Panchayat system was made to govern Nepal.
2 days ago · In literature and poetry, Nepali works emphasize the cultural renaissance and national patriotism. King Mahendra, a poet whose Nepali lyrics have been published in English translation under the name of M.B.B. Shah (for Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah), did much to promote the revival of arts and literature.
2 days ago · But persistent controversy between the cabinet and King Mahendra (reigned 1955–72) led the king to dismiss the Nepali Congress government in December 1960 and to imprison most of the party’s leaders.
Sep 22, 2024 · My father was a legal advisor to king Tribhuvan and then king Mahendra for seven years. He drafted the constitution at that time and contributed to laying the foundation for the Nepali legal...
4 days ago · The chairman of the CPN (Maoist Center), Pushpa Kamal Dahal, has reportedly praised the late King Mahendra, calling him a “visionary king”.
