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1951 Nepalese revolution
Revolution against autocracy of Rana Regime and to establish democracy in Nepal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The revolution of 1951 (Nepali: सात सालको क्रान्ति, romanized: Sāta Sālako Krānti) in Nepal, also referred to as Sat Salko Kranti, was a political movement against the direct rule by the Rana dynasty of Nepal which had lasted for 104 years.
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Background of Rana regime
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Organization for revolution
Popular dissatisfaction with the Ranas began to surface among educated individuals, including many from within the Rana ruling class who supported more democratic views. Some Nepalese who had participated in the Indian independence movement and experienced exile were eager to liberate Nepal from Rana rule. These individuals sought to bring about political change and end the Rana regime in Nepal.
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Uprisings and incidents
Nepal Praja Parishad
The founding of the Nepal Praja Parishad was proposed by Dashrath Chand and Tanka Prasad Acharya in a hotel in Bhimphedi, Makwanpur District of Nepal. It was founded in 1936 when they received the support of additional people including Dharma Bhakta Mathema among others.[1] The organization's head office was kept in Dharma Bhakta Mathema's house in OmBahal.[2]
National congress
On January 26, 1947, the Nepali National Congress was formed in India under the leadership of Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala. Since establishment Congress organized underground activities but on March 4, 1947 (Falgun, 2003 B.S.) Workers of Biratnagar Jute mill demonstrated and started striking against the management.[3]: 62 under the leadership of Girija Prasad Koirala and Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala. Nepali National Congress participated in this Biratnagar jute mill strike, supporting the strikers[3]: 61 and demanded a Political labour union.
Jayatu Sanskritam
King Tribhuvan's exile
Nepali Congress's Liberation Army
After King Tribhuvan fled to the Indian embassy, the Nepali Congress Party launched a military wing called Nepali Congress's Liberation Army, and started an armed uprising against the Rana rule.[4]
Delhi Accord
After a mutual agreement between Ranas, Nepali Congress and King Tribhuvan, a tripartite agreement was signed in Delhi. Finally, On February 18, 1951 (7th Falgun 2007 B.S.), King Tribhuvan returned to Nepal as head of state.
Formation of the Coalition Government
On 15 February 1951, King Tribhuvan and the leading members of the Nepali Congress returned to Kathmandu.
From the Ranas:
- 1. Mohan Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana - Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs
- 2. Baber Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana- (younger brother of Mohan Shamsher; was in line for the next premiership) - Defence
- 3. Chudraj Shamsher - ("B" class Rana representative) - Forests
- 4. Nripa Janga Rana - ("C" class Rana representative) - Education
- 5. Yagya Bahadur Basnyat - (Rana Bhardar) - Health and Local self-government
From the Nepali Congress side:
- 1. B.P. Koirala - Home[5]
- 2. Subarna Shamsher Rana- (even though a Rana, he was a key member of the Nepali Congress) - Finance
- 3. Ganesh Man Singh - Commerce and Industry
- 4. Bharatmani Sharma - Food and Agriculture
- 5. Bhadrakali Mishra - Transport
This cabinet was reshuffled on 10 June 1951 to replace Baber Shamsher by Shangha Shamsher and Bharatmani Sharma by Surya Prasad Upadhyaya
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Aftermath
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References
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