SOCIALISM IN NEPAL

Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

It has seven national political parties recognised in the federal parliament: Communist Party of
Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), Nepali Congress, Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist
Centre), Rastriya Swatantra Party, Rastriya Prajatantra Party, People's Socialist
Party and Janamat Party.[

The formal establishment of a party with a distinct socialist agenda, the Communist Party
of Nepal, occurred in 1949, laying the groundwork for the spread of socialist and communist
ideologies in the country.

To prevent the establishment of a communist government, the Nepali government

implemented a multifaceted approach that included the suppression of communist parties
during the monarchy through the Panchayat system, integration of communist parties into a
multiparty democracy following the 1990 People's Movement, and the absorption of Maoist
insurgents into mainstream politics after the 2006 Comprehensive Peace Agreement. This
strategy was complemented by constitutional safeguards established in the 2015 constitution,
fostering a federal democratic republic that balanced political forces. Additionally, Nepal
pursued economic policies encouraging foreign investment and market liberalization, alongside
maintaining a balanced foreign policy. These measures collectively ensured that Nepal
navigated its complex political landscape without transitioning to a communist government, by
integrating communist ideologies within a broader democratic framework and promoting
economic diversity.

References: Communist Party of Nepal. (2023, April 19). Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communist_Party_of_Nepal