The Nepal Second Movement for Democracy was a political movement that took place in Nepal from 2005 to 2006. It was a protest against the authoritarian rule of King Gyanendra and demanded the restoration of democracy.



Nepal had been under an absolute monarchy for over 200 years until 1990, when a pro-democracy movement led to the adoption of a new constitution and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. However, the monarchy continued to hold significant power, and there were several instances of political instability and violence in the country.

In 2001, King Birendra and several members of the royal family were killed in a palace massacre, and his brother Gyanendra ascended to the throne. Gyanendra suspended the parliament and took on absolute power in 2005, citing the need to quell a Maoist insurgency that had been ongoing since 1996.



The Nepal Second Movement for Democracy was sparked by Gyanendra's authoritarian rule and his crackdown on political dissent. Protests began in April 2006, with thousands of people taking to the streets to demand the restoration of democracy and the reinstatement of the parliament.

The movement was led by a coalition of political parties, including the Nepali Congress, the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist). The parties formed the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) to coordinate their efforts.

The movement included a general strike, mass demonstrations, and civil disobedience. The protesters faced violent repression from the police and the army, and several people were killed or injured in clashes.



The Nepal Second Movement for Democracy was successful in its demands. In April 2006, Gyanendra announced that he was willing to give up his absolute power and restore democracy. The parliament was reinstated, and a new government was formed.

The movement paved the way for a new constitution that was adopted in 2015, which established Nepal as a federal democratic republic. However, Nepal has continued to face political instability and economic challenges, and the country is still grappling with the legacy of its authoritarian past.

The Nepal movement took place in April 2006 which was aimed at restoring democracy. The king Gyanendra refused to accept the democratic rule. In against the dismissed of the prime minister all the major parties in the Parliament formed spa and called strike for few days. This strike turned into an indefinite after the involvement of Maoist with 3 to 5 lakh of people. On 24 April 2006 the king was forced to conceded the demand of people. SPA chore Girija prasad koirala known as the new prime minister the interim government.