Three Communist Parties in Nepal are expected to agree to Unify after elections signing a Pact on October 3rd. This would make them the biggest political force in the country and potentially able to form a government. Polls are taking place on November 26th and December 7th, and the Communists have aimed to win a two-third majority of seats under an electoral alliance.
This follows the decade long civil war which ended in 2006 in which the Maoists waged a "people's war" against the monarchy in order to establish a Republic. The Maoists performed well in elections in 2008, but were in a much weaker position in 2013. The country has had nine governments in nine years, under-going successive unstable coalition governments and the move has led to a great deal of speculation as to Nepal's future.
There is some suggestion that the unification is being orchestrated by Beijing, to create a stable political system in Nepal that works in their favour, as the parties are known to be friendly with China. This was a surprise decision that looks set to bring down to current government and is seen as a betrayal by the Nepali Congress Party as it was in coalition with one of the parties. Relations between Nepal and India have been strained, but there are hopes things may improved under a unified Communist government.
I'm assuming that the level of interest on the main forums will be small, so I've put this thread in the Communist only sub-forum. Any thoughts on this new development Comrades?
This follows the decade long civil war which ended in 2006 in which the Maoists waged a "people's war" against the monarchy in order to establish a Republic. The Maoists performed well in elections in 2008, but were in a much weaker position in 2013. The country has had nine governments in nine years, under-going successive unstable coalition governments and the move has led to a great deal of speculation as to Nepal's future.
There is some suggestion that the unification is being orchestrated by Beijing, to create a stable political system in Nepal that works in their favour, as the parties are known to be friendly with China. This was a surprise decision that looks set to bring down to current government and is seen as a betrayal by the Nepali Congress Party as it was in coalition with one of the parties. Relations between Nepal and India have been strained, but there are hopes things may improved under a unified Communist government.
I'm assuming that the level of interest on the main forums will be small, so I've put this thread in the Communist only sub-forum. Any thoughts on this new development Comrades?
UPDATE: Three communist parties of Nepal agree for unification after polls – OnlineKhabar
Major parties in Nepal announce to merge and launch new communist party - Xinhua | English.news.cn
CPN-UML and CPN-Maoist Centre form alliance in Nepal
Nepal Communist Parties to Merge
Is Nepal headed towards a communist state?
Major parties in Nepal announce to merge and launch new communist party - Xinhua | English.news.cn
CPN-UML and CPN-Maoist Centre form alliance in Nepal
Nepal Communist Parties to Merge
Is Nepal headed towards a communist state?
**Please Note this is in the Communist Only Sub-forum**