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What is the present form of government in Nepal?
Federation
RepublicParliamentary systemFederal republicParliamentary republic
Nepal/Government
When did Nepal first win the democracy?
On May 28, 2008, the newly elected Constituent Assembly declared Nepal a Federal Democratic Republic, abolishing the 240 year-old monarchy.
How many national political parties are there in Nepal?
It has seven political parties mainly recognised in the federal parliament Nepali Congress (NC), CPN (UML), CPN(Maoist-centre), CPN(Unified Socialist), PSP-N, Loktantrik Samajbadi Party and Nepal Socialist Party.
Who are all the political leaders?
Parties with 100 thousand – 1 million members
| Rank | Name | Claimed number of members (Year) |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Komeito Justice Party | 465,074 (2015) |
| 57 | Ecologist Green Party of Mexico | 460,554 (2020) |
| 58 | Cidadania Citizenship | 453,638 (2021) |
| 59 | United Sabah Party |
Who is the current Prime Minister of Nepal?
The position of Prime Minister (head of government) is held by Khadga Prasad Oli. Executive power is exercised by the Prime Minister and his cabinet, while legislative power is vested in the Parliament. Until 28 May 2008, Nepal was a constitutional monarchy.
What type of political system does Nepal have?
Politics of Nepal. The politics of Nepal function within a framework of a republic with a multi-party system. Currently, the position of President of Nepal ( head of state) is occupied by Bidhya Devi Bhandari. The position of Prime Minister ( head of government) is held by Khadga Prasad Oli.
How is executive power exercised in Nepal?
Executive power is exercised by the Prime Minister and his/her cabinet, while legislative power is vested in the Parliament. It has four political parties mainly recognised in the federal parliament Nepali Congress (NC), CPN (UML), CPN (Maoist-centre) and Janata Samajwadi Party (JSPN).
Where can I find more information about Nepal?
More information about Nepal is available on the Nepal Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. The United States recognized Nepal in 1947, and the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1948.