Nepal declares itself a republic

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Nepal being called a republic is good, but my concern lies with the Maoist party.  Their history hasn't inspired much trust in them, but only time can tell if they truly will put the interest of the Nepali people above their political and idealogical views.

This shot is taken from the rooftop garden above the Hotel Utse in the heart of Kathmandu. A modest vegetable patch added a little colour to the densely packed cityscape.

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Nepal becomes a federal democratic republic

The historic first meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) has endorsed a proposal to amend the interim constitution implementing the declaration of Nepal as a federal democratic republic.

The officiating chairman of the CA, Kul Bahadur Gurung said that of the 564 CA members who took part in the voting on the proposal, 560 voted in its favour while four members voted against it.

The motion for implementing the republic declaration was introduced by the government.

Home Minister Krishna Sitaula introduced the proposal as per the Article 159 of the Interim Constitution, which was put for voting.

Following the voting result, the CA also approved a proposal stating that the King should vacate the Narayanhity royal palace within 15 days.

The proposal states that the King will lose all perks and privileges except his rights as a common citizen. The Narayanhity royal palace will be turned into a national museum or used in national interest as deemed necessary by the government, the proposal adds.

The CA meeting had started after 9 pm on Wednesday night at Birendra International Convention Center (BICC).

Earlier in the day, the major parties including Nepali Congress (NC), Unified Marxist Leninist (UML) and the Maoists had agreed to introduce a proposal to implement republic at the CA. They also agreed to establish constitutional president and executive prime minister and bring about necessary changes in the interim constitution for this purpose.

“The president will be the commander in chief of the national army. He will act as per the recommendation of the Prime Minister. He will be authorised to declare emergency in accordance with the cabinet decision,” said NC leader Bimalendra Nidhi.

He added that president will be elected by the CA and details about his election process will be worked out and incorporated in another amendment proposal soon.

Following the decision, the CA have been prorogued till June 5. nepalnews.com sd May 28 08

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Bhaktapur city square - a water buffalo waits for its ritual sacrifice in front of the temple.

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Durbar Square, Kathmandu

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I have watched Nepals move into being a republic with a great deal of interest and not a little admiration. I wish the wonderful country the very best for the future.

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Nepal depends so much on tourism, I wish them all the best for a stable and productive future. The Nepalese deserve it.

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Well, This a great change for a small country like ours. Hope every people from 100 years old to a baby of 5 years and as happy and enthusiastic about this new rule of the country. May there be lots of satisfaction in the coming years to all the people of our country Nepal and may it give happiness to the whole world too.

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actually,this photo was taken during the post maoist conflict period,and the women with red ''sari'' and the word writtten on the wall, shows that the red color which is regarded as the powerful color,it symbolises the hatred,revolution,passion and the blood....

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That´s been only a loud and relaxing day in the heart of Kathmandu... and a motive I found special... whatever!

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it has been a year since i arrived in kathmandu. after several protests, tired burings, kidnappings and extortions the new government in is in place at last. nepal is now repulic. it might be too soon to say that this but things hasnt changed much but i cant sense any stability and the city is still in chaos. And of course the classic fuel shortage...

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Sitting in their shops, quietly waiting for customers or even a better future ...

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