| ID | 086678 |
| Title Proper | Nepal and Bhutan in 2008 |
| Other Title Information | new beginning? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Whelpton, John |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In Nepal, the twice-postponed elections for the Constituent Assembly were successfully held in April 2008. The Maoists, who obtained a plurality of seats, took office at the head of a multi-party coalition following the formal abolition of the monarchy. Yet, fundamental issues still remained unresolved, including integrating the guerilla forces into the national army. In Bhutan, elections for the lower house were won decisively by the party led by Jigme Thinley, and the country's new Constitution was promulgated. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 49, No. 1; Jan-Feb 2009: p.53-58 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol. 49, No. 1; Jan-Feb 2009: p.53-58 |
| Key Words | Constituent Assembly ; Democratization ; Maoists ; Tarai ; Nepali Congress ; Nepal ; Bhutan |