Shivsena Nepal (Nepali: शिवसेना नेपाल; translation: Shiva's Army of Nepal) is a political party in Nepal. It was founded in 1990 by Arun Subedi, in response to the growing demands for secularism following the Jana Andolan movement.[2]
Shivsena Nepal शिवसेना नेपाल | |
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| President | Anil Baba Basnet[1] |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Lainchaur Kathmandu,Nepal |
| Ideology | Hindu nationalism Constitutional monarchism Hindutva |
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Unlike the Nepal Shivsena, Shivsena Nepal mainly identifies as a religious organisation. While Nepal Shivsena has ties to the Indian Shiv Sena, Shivsena Nepal denies such affiliations.[3][4]
The party was registered with the Election Commission of Nepal ahead of the 2008 Constituent Assembly election.[5]
When the Taliban began destroying ancient Buddhist artefacts, both Nepal Shiv Sena and Shivsena Nepal strongly condemned the attacks.[6]
Organization
editThe party claims to have an organisation in 36 out of 77 districts of Nepal, with its main base, according to Subedi, being in the Terai region.[2]
Advocacy for Monarchy
editAfter the abolition of the monarchy on 28 May 2008 by the 1st Constituent Assembly election, Shivsena Nepal has consistently advocated for Monarchism.
The party strongly criticises the current constitution of Nepal. Shivsena Nepal's president, Anil Baba, along with its members, continues to call for the restoration of Constitutional Monarchism.
On occasions such as Ashoj 3rd, Shivsena Nepal and its sister organisations in districts like Rupandehi and Sunsari organise rallies in opposition to Nepal's current constitution. The party favours reinstating the 1990 Constitution of Nepal.
Despite their political stance, the party has remained loyal to the former king, Gyanendra.
Sister Organizations
edit- Shivsena Nepal Rupandehi
- Shivsena Nepal Sunsari
- Shivsena Nepal Achham
- Shivsena Nepal Purbanchal
- Shivsena Nepal Rautahat
References
edit- ^ United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) : Activities » Activities Update » Activity Details Archived 2008-05-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b Pocket Gita to fight for king Gyanendra-Rest of World-World-The Times of India
- ^ Nepal Shiv Sena launched Archived 2009-09-11 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ BBC NEWS | South Asia | Hindu fears over secular Nepal
- ^ पार्टीको सूची — Election Commission of Nepal Archived 2013-11-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ P. 38 Religious Freedom in Asia By Edward P. Lipton
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