The History of Nepali Congress
Nepali Jana Sampark Samiti Australia is proud to carry forward the legacy of Nepali Congress, Nepal's oldest democratic party. The milestones below trace the party's history in Nepal — the movement our organisation continues to support from Australia.
History
Key Milestones
1947
Nepali Congress founded
Nepali Congress was founded to lead the struggle for democracy against Rana autocratic rule.
1947
Nepali Congress founded
Nepali Congress was founded to lead the struggle for democracy against Rana autocratic rule.
1950–51
Struggle against Rana rule
Nepali Congress led the movement that ended over a century of Rana autocracy.
1950–51
Struggle against Rana rule
Nepali Congress led the movement that ended over a century of Rana autocracy.
1959
First general election
Nepal held its first general election under a multiparty system; Nepali Congress formed government.
1959
First general election
Nepal held its first general election under a multiparty system; Nepali Congress formed government.
1990
Restoration of multiparty democracy
The People's Movement restored multiparty democracy after decades of the Panchayat system.
1990
Restoration of multiparty democracy
The People's Movement restored multiparty democracy after decades of the Panchayat system.
2006
People's Movement
The second People's Movement restored parliament and paved the way for a federal democratic republic.
2006
People's Movement
The second People's Movement restored parliament and paved the way for a federal democratic republic.
2015
New constitution promulgated
Nepal promulgated a new constitution establishing it as a federal democratic republic.
2015
New constitution promulgated
Nepal promulgated a new constitution establishing it as a federal democratic republic.