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55-596: [REDACTED] Look up खण्ड in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Khand may refer to: People [ edit ] Bal Krishna Khand , a Nepalese politician Imran Khand , a British businessman Places [ edit ] India [ edit ] Khanda , a big village in Haryana Khand (Bansagar) , a town in Madhya Pradesh Khanda Kheri ,

110-588: A "dishonour to the people's mandate"; he also expressed concern that having Koirala as president could cause the development of a separate power center from the government, in addition to noting Koirala's advanced age and health problems. Prachanda said that the President should come from a smaller party rather than from the Nepali Congress or the CPN (UML). Koirala said on 15 June that he would not "run around pleading" for

165-522: A Sikh religious concept Khande di Pahul , the Sikh ceremony of initiation also known as Amrit Sanchar Khand or Kāṇḍa , a Sanskrit word meaning "chapter", used in the names of the chapters of some Hindu books, e.g. the Ramayana See also [ edit ] Khanda (disambiguation) Kanda (disambiguation) Kenda (disambiguation) Khonds , a tribal people of India Topics referred to by

220-474: A brief press conference at Narayanhiti, stating his acceptance of the republic and promising cooperation. He also said that he intended to stay in Nepal, asserted that he held no property outside of Nepal, and expressed his hope that he would be allowed to keep his property. He left Narayanhiti on the same evening and went to his new residence at Nagarjuna. Shortly after another meeting between Prachanda and Koirala,

275-418: A fully proportional election system. However, an absolute majority could not be achieved because the then largest party in the parliament, Nepali Congress , vehemently opposed the idea. Later, the problem was resolved when all of the parties agreed to an election where 60% of the elected seats would be allocated by the proportional system, and the remaining 40% by the direct system of election. On 15 December,

330-537: A new constitution was touted as the cornerstone of a 2006 peace deal struck with the Maoists-rebels, ending the Nepali Civil War in 2006 that forced Nepal's king Gyanendra to cede power, which he had seized in the year 2005. The election held great symbolic value for many in the impoverished Himalayan nation, where 60% of the 27 million people are under age 35 and many voted for the first time. The Maoists left

385-558: A polling station in Galkot and then set fire to it; 15 attackers were said to have been arrested. The Maoist leadership said that it was investigating this and that it was not trying to interfere with the election or disrupt it. In Chitwan district, "scuffles among party representatives" led to the suspension of voting at three polling stations. In Janukpur , a candidate was fired upon but was not injured; in Sarlahi district, an independent candidate

440-569: A proportionate electoral system, 240 members through election in constituencies and 17 on recommendation by the Council of Ministers. The first delay for holding the assembly occurred due to the lack of preparation on behalf of the Election Commission as well as the seven parties that were at the helm of the government. The second delay, on 5 October 2007, occurred because the Maoists demanded that

495-489: A republic be declared before the election and that a fully proportional system be used in the election instead of a mixed system. A compromise was agreed to on 4 November: the election would use a fully proportional system, but the republic would only be declared immediately after the Constituent Assembly election. On 4 November, most parties in the interim parliament voted in favour of a Maoist proposal calling for

550-542: A simple majority vote in the Constituent Assembly. Addressing a rally in Gorkha district on 1 June, Prachanda gave Koirala an ultimatum to present his resignation to the Constituent Assembly within two or three days, warning that if he failed to do so, the Maoist members of the government would resign and the party would lead street protests. After Gyanendra requested that the government make arrangements for his residence on 1 June,

605-400: A simple majority vote of the Constituent Assembly.< Despite the Maoist desire to have a neutral figure as president, the Nepali Congress proposed Koirala for the position. The Constituent Assembly held its second sitting on 5 June; due to the three major parties' deadlock, this sitting was very brief, lasting less than a half-hour, and took no major decisions. On 11 June, Gyanendra gave

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660-886: A village in Hisar district, Haryana Khand, Mawal , a village in Pune district, Maharashtra Khand, Vikramgad , a village in Palghar district, Maharashtra Malaj Khand , a city in Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh Fictional [ edit ] Khand , a country in Middle-earth in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium Other [ edit ] Muscovado , a type of sugar called khand in Indian English Pauson–Khand reaction , an organic chemical reaction Sach Khand ,

715-597: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Bal Krishna Khand Khand was the president of the NC youth wing, Nepal Tarun Dal . When the party was divided in 2003, Khand joined the Nepali Congress (Democratic) . Khand was included in the Central Working Committee of the new party. NC(D) later merged back with NC, though. After the royal coup d'état, Khand

770-511: Is entitled to lead the government. Communist Party of Nepal (United) list MP Sunil Babu Pant is the first openly gay MP elected in Nepal. The official and final list of members elected under the PR system was released on 8 May 2008; this meant the first meeting of the CA (which has to be held within 21 days of the publication of the final result) would be held before the end of May 2008. On 12 May 2008, it

825-721: The Nepal Students Union and Nepal Tarun Dal, Khand, who is active in party politics, has previously taken charge of the Ministry of Irrigation and Defense. Khand has been the chief whip of the Nepali Congress, is now holding portfolio Home Minister. He is married to Manju Khand . On May 13, 2023, former Nepali home minister and Nepali Congress leader Bal Krishna Khand was arrested by the Kathmandu Police Circle at his residence in Mainjubahal for his alleged involvement in

880-654: The United Madhesi Democratic Front ( Madhesi Jana Adhikar Forum , Terai Madhesh Loktantrik Party , Sadbhavana Party ) did so, as well as some others (including the Anandisingh Devi -led NSP(A), Nepal Samyabadi Dal , Rastriya Janashakti Party – who had stated they would boycott the election unless the Madhesi issue was resolved –, Nawa Janabadi Morcha , Nepali Rastriya Janabhavana Party , Rastriya Bikas Party and Rastrabadi Yuba Morcha ). Shortly before

935-434: The CPN (M) appearing to have won the election, Prachanda pledged that the party would work together with other parties in crafting the new constitution, and he assured the international community, particularly India and China, that the party wanted good relations and cooperation. He also said that the party had expressed its commitment to multi-party democracy through the election and that it would be faithful to its mandate from

990-486: The CPN (M) ministers announced their resignations and sent a joint resignation letter to Prachanda on 12 June. According to the CPN (M) Minister for Local Development, Dev Gurung , the purpose of the resignations was to "accelerate the process of formation of a new government and bring an end to the current transitional period". However, some considered the resignations to be a means of increasing pressure on Koirala. The resignations were not immediately submitted to Koirala by

1045-493: The CPN (M) postponed its deadline for the government to step aside to allow for this period. On 5 June, the CPN (M) softened its position, deciding at a meeting of its Central Secretariat that it would not press its claim to the presidency and that it would instead favor having a member of civil society become president. The party expressed continued opposition to a proposal that would allow the Prime Minister to be dismissed by

1100-435: The CPN (M), and therefore were not made effective. Gurung said that he expected a coalition government to be formed by 18 June. Also on 12 June, CPN (UML) General Secretary Jhal Nath Khanal asserted that a member of his party should become president. On 14 June he blamed the CPN (M) for the deadlock. At a meeting with Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Leninist) General Secretary C. P. Mainali on 14 June, Koirala stressed

1155-427: The CPN (UML) as president. A leading member of the CPN (UML) said that the two parties had agreed on the candidacy of Madhav Kumar Nepal , the former General Secretary of the CPN (UML). However, a leading member of the CPN (M) disputed this, saying that the two parties were closer to an agreement but that their party had not agreed to support a CPN (UML) candidate; he said that both Nepal and Sahana Pradhan (whose name

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1210-547: The Constituent Assembly Act (2007) , party list representation will be calculated using a result divisor method, the Sainte-Laguë method . The seats for first-past-the-post elections remained at 240, making the total number 601 seats instead of the earlier 497. The word "republic" was also included, but will have to be confirmed by the Constituent Assembly. The agreement was officially adopted on 23 December 2007 by

1265-624: The Constituent Assembly, only the Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal (RPP-Nepal) opposed the motion. Koirala said that Nepal was entering a new era and that "the nation's dream has come true", while celebrations took place in Kathmandu; 29 and 30 May were declared to be public holidays by the government. The Constituent Assembly also decided that Gyanendra should leave the Narayanhity Palace within 15 days. Earlier on 28 May,

1320-522: The Madhesi parties. Although he criticized the three main parties for focusing on their power struggle, he endorsed the Maoist claim to lead the government, while asserting that some of the key portfolios should be given to other parties. The Constituent Assembly went into indefinite recess on 18 June. The three main parties continued their discussions on that day, but did not reach an agreement. However, CPN (M) spokesman Krishna Bahadur Mahara said that they were getting closer to an agreement, and he said that

1375-548: The Maoists were worried that they lack support and were trying to avoid suffering an embarrassing election defeat at the polls. On 26 September 2007, the Nepali Congress abandoned its tacit support for a constitutional monarchy and called on the Constituent Assembly to call for the monarch's abdication. The nomination deadline was extended on 30 September 2007 upon the request of the Seven Party Alliance . The United Nations Security Council on 26 October 2007 called for

1430-607: The Nepali Congress, two from the Madhesi Jana Adhikar Forum, Nepal and one from Terai Madhesh Loktantrik Party . Pro-monarchy politician Rudra Bahadur from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party , who had failed to be elected in his constituency, was found murdered on 18 April 2008 in his home. Around the same time, Prachanda stated that he would "take the initiative to talk to the king in person" in hopes of convincing him to abdicate; he said that, after leaving

1485-551: The decision to hold firm on the key issues and for its ministers to resign if an agreement was not reached later in the day. The party chose to support Ramraja Prasad Singh for the presidency. Upendra Yadav, the Coordinator of the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum, also said on 17 June that his party would not participate in the government and would instead be an opposition party, and he stressed the importance of cooperation among

1540-428: The election on 10 April. Ahead of the election, the Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal party sought to form a front of royalist parties. Another monarchist alliance, Samyukta Samabeshi Morcha , was also formed before the election. An estimated 60% of the 17.6 million voters cast ballots, many of them lining up before dawn outside the 20,000 polling stations. The election of the 601-seat Constituent Assembly to write

1595-495: The election to be held before the end of 2007. An agreement with the United Democratic Madhesi Front was reached on 28 February 2008, thus ending their general strike. The agreement also included a provision increasing the proportion of seats reserved for the Madhesi minority from 20% to 30%. Furthermore, the parties were allowed to file for the election with an additional deadline set; the constituent parties of

1650-696: The election, Rishi Prasad Sharma , a CPN-UML candidate in Jahare Bazar town in Surket district, was killed, and the election there was delayed; another person was shot and killed by police during protests regarding Sharma's death. A Congress party rally on 7 April was attacked with a bomb; a bomb also went off near the UN mission in Kathmandu. On 8 April, police killed six Maoists who were engaged in clashes with Congress supporters in Dang district. Prachanda met with Koirala and emphasized

1705-458: The fake Bhutanese refugees scam . The scam involved swindling Nepalis out of millions of rupees in exchange for sending them to the United States as Bhutanese refugees. Khand's personal aide, Narendra KC, was also arrested in connection with the scam. The arrests were made after Tek Narayan Pandey, a former home secretary and current secretary at the vice-president's office, implicated the duo in

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1760-455: The government and the Maoists stated they would rejoin the government shortly. The interim parliament approved the deal on 28 December, with 270 in favor and three opposed. The Election Commission gave the parties which wished to register for the polls a new deadline of 14 January 2008; parties which had previously registered did not have to re-register. On 11 January, the Cabinet decided to hold

1815-535: The government considered an amendment to the constitution. This amendment moved the deadline for Constituent Assembly elections from 15 December 2007 to 12 April 2008, and changed the membership of the Constituent Assembly: the seats for the proportional representation system were increased to 335 and the members nominated by the prime minister were increased to 26 from 17. As specified in the Election to Members of

1870-474: The government decided on 4 June to give another palace, the Nagarjuna Palace , to Gyanendra. Also on 4 June, Prachanda and Koirala met; at this meeting Prachanda demanded that the government step aside by 5 June and again threatened street protests On the same day, the three main parties held a meeting at which they again failed to reach an agreement, but the parties agreed on the need for a few more days and

1925-437: The importance of power-sharing according to the popular mandate and consensus. Mainali expressed the view that the Maoists should be allowed to lead the government, while the post of President should go to someone from the Nepali Congress and the post of Chairman of the Constituent Assembly should go to someone from the CPN (UML). Meanwhile, Prachanda rejected the possibility of Koirala becoming president, saying that this would be

1980-438: The interim government on 18 September 2007, citing the non-fulfillment of their demands (which included declaration of a republic before the elections). They stated they would launch street protests in favour of a republic and to ensure the elections will be held, but would also keep to the ceasefire. The Prime Minister stated that declaring a republic through the interim parliament would lack legitimacy. According to some analysts,

2035-412: The major parties agreed on the creation of the position of president, while the prime minister was to hold executive powers; however, they reached no agreement on exactly what powers the President should have or who should become president, and these deliberations led to a delay in the opening of the constituent assembly. On 29 May, the royal standard was removed from Narayanhity Palace and replaced with

2090-480: The national army. However, the parties did not yet agree on a way to resolve the question of power-sharing. Later that day, the Seven-Party Alliance held a meeting at which Koirala said that he was prepared to resign at any time. The CPN (M) and the CPN (UML) leadership met early on 20 June, and afterwards Khanal said that the CPN (M) had "responded positively" to the CPN (UML)'s proposal to have someone from

2145-482: The national flag. Gyanendra reportedly said on 2 June that he accepted the Constituent Assembly's decision. 13 parties, including the CPN (M), the NC, and the CPN (UML), met at the Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction on 1 June; no agreement was reached regarding power arrangements. The CPN (M) pressed its demand for both the positions of President and Prime Minister, but the NC and CPN (UML) were unwilling to accept this. The NC wanted these positions to be chosen through

2200-428: The need to "show restraint and have a fair and free election". Gyanendra called "upon all adult citizens to exercise their democratic right in a free and fair environment". About 135,000 police troops were deployed to provide security for the election, and there were about 20,000 polling stations. Travel and the sale of alcohol were banned while the election was held. On election day, Maoists reportedly tried to seize

2255-415: The next meeting on 17 June did not produce an agreement. CPN (UML) General Secretary Khanal said on 17 June that it was important for the left-wing parties to work together. While saying that the CPN (UML) and the CPN (M) would cooperate in the future, he noted that it would be necessary for the parties to improve their difficult relationship. The CPN (M) Central Secretariat met on the same day and approved

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2310-403: The party had postponed its deadline to 19 June. On 19 June, the three main parties reached an agreement providing for a constitutional amendment that would enable a government to be formed or dismissed by a simple majority vote of the Constituent Assembly, rather than the previously required two-thirds majority vote. An agreement was also concluded on the issue of integrating Maoist fighters into

2365-448: The people "to consolidate lasting peace". Gyanendra expressed satisfaction at "the enthusiastic participation of the Nepali people" in the election. Results from 17 April 2008 showed CPN (M) winning 116 seats, CPN (UML) 31 seats and the Nepali Congress 32 seats of the 218 seats declared so far. As of 17 April 26 women have secured seats in the new assembly, 22 from the CPN (M), one from

2420-434: The presidency. Prachanda, meanwhile, said that he expected the new government to be formed imminently, calling on other parties to support this and warning that anyone contravening the people's mandate would have a "heavy price" to pay. Another meeting of the three main parties on 16 June ended in continued disagreement on the key issues, and the CPN (M) said that it would submit the resignations of its ministers to Koirala if

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2530-568: The scam. Khand and KC are currently detained at the Metropolitan Police Circle in Teku. So far, 12 people have been arrested, including Pandey and two individuals arrested on May 9. The police have also arrested several other individuals suspected of being the prime accused in the case, all of whom had strong political connections. Meanwhile, former deputy prime minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi has been absconding since May 4 after an arrest warrant

2585-510: The seven declared seats, and was leading in 56 of the other 102 currently being counted; it was noted that the CPN (M) were more successful than analysts expected, as they were believed to be likely to come only in third place. Polls were ordered to be repeated in at least 60 polling stations across 16 constituencies and 10 districts, though that number is likely to increase. The numbers were announced to have increased to 98 polling stations, 21 constituencies, 12 districts on 14 April 2008. With

2640-420: The throne, Gyanendra could still live in Nepal and remain involved in business. The CPN (M) won a plurality of seats in the election: 220 out of 575 (the remaining 26 members are to be chosen by the government formed after the election), with 120 seats through first-past-the-post constituencies and 100 through proportional representation. The party has said that, because it won more seats than any other party, it

2695-415: Was announced that the first session of the CA would be held on 28 May 2008. The members of the CA were sworn in on 27 May 2008. At the first session of the Constituent Assembly on 28 May, it voted to declare Nepal a federal democratic republic, thereby abolishing the monarchy. 564 members of the Constituent Assembly voted on this motion, with 560 in favor and four opposed. Of all the parties represented in

2750-569: Was arrested and jailed. In the 2008 Constituent Assembly election and 2013 Constituent Assembly election he was elected from the Rupandehi -3 constituency. In the 2017, NC - RPP formed an alliance when Khand had to leave his constituency to Ex-Forest Minister Deepak Bohara from Rastriya Prajatantra Party . So, he was elected from the proportional of Nepali Congress. Born in Syangja in 2017 BS, Khand has been active in politics since 2033 BS. Leading

2805-661: Was followed by the Nepali Congress with 110 seats and the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) with 103 seats. After months of power-sharing discussions and deliberations, CPN (M) Chairman Prachanda was elected as Prime Minister in August 2008. Due to its failure in drafting a new constitution, the CA was dissolved on 28 May 2012 after its original and extended total tenure of 4 years. The Election Constituency Delimitation Commission recommended these numbers and distribution of seats: 335 members would be elected through

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2860-648: Was issued against him and his son by the Kathmandu District Court. The custody of eight people arrested for their involvement in the scam was extended on May 7. 2008 Nepalese Constituent Assembly election Girija Prasad Koirala Congress Pushpa Kamal Dahal CPN (Maoist) Executive: Federal Parliament : Judiciary: Constituent Assembly elections were held in Nepal on 10 April 2008, having been postponed from earlier dates of 7 June 2007 and 22 November 2007. The Constituent Assembly

2915-421: Was planned to draft a new constitution and therefore decide, amongst other things, on the issue of federalism . The number of eligible voters was around 17.5 million. The Constituent Assembly was originally set to have a term of two years. The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) (CPN (M)), placed first in the election with 220 out of 575 elected seats, and became the largest party in the Constituent Assembly. It

2970-443: Was reported that the CPN (M) had won in three of the five constituencies where vote-counting had been completed. The Nepali Congress and the CPN (UML) each won one constituency. Early results also appeared favorable to the CPN (M) in 55 other constituencies where counting was continuing. A complete count in all 240 constituencies was expected to take several weeks. Results from later on the same date showed that CPN (M) has won five of

3025-479: Was shot and killed. An activist was killed in clashes in Sunsari district. Despite such incidents, the election was deemed generally peaceful although held in a 'general atmosphere of fear and intimidation.' Although voting was called off at 33 polling stations, the overall national voter turnout stood approximately at 60%. In many places, there was applause at the beginning and ending of voting. On 12 April 2008, it

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