Nepal was a Hindu kingdom in the past and then a constitutional monarchy in the modern period for many years. Throughout this period, political parties and the common people of Nepal have wanted a more open and responsive system of government. But the king, with the help of the army, retained full control over the government and restricted the expansion of democracy in Nepal.

When did Nepal become a democratic republic by abolishing the Monarchy?

2008

In 2008, Nepal became a democratic republic after abolishing the monarchy.