KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepalis embraced the country's return to democracy Thursday with millions voting in an election meant to secure lasting peace in a land riven by communist insurgents and an autocratic king.
Undeterred by shootings and clashes that killed two people, many voters lined up before sunrise outside polling stations across this Himalayan land. Some even broke into applause when voting began. (more...)
Nepali Congress cultural groups perfoming dance on party's election song during election campaign programme held at New (more...)
What is the Constituent Assembly?
Constitution is the main law of the country. The country's state management runs according to this law.
Constituent Assembly is an assembly of people's representatives chosen by the people for the formation of a new constitution, as desired by the people.
Constituent Assembly Election is needed in Nepal to restructure the nation according to the aspirations of the People's movement – II, to reach a decision on the future of monarchy, to ensure democratic rule of law, to ensure proportional representation in all the bodies of state, to institutionalize the people's sovereignty and to create an atmosphere for all the citizens to exercise equal rights.
