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The monarchy in Nepal has been abolished



A constituent assembly meeting in the capital Kathmandu voted to banish royal rule, ending 240 years of the monarchy in the country yesterday (28.05.08).

The declaration states Nepal is now "an independent, indivisible, sovereign, secular and an inclusive democratic republic nation".

The Maoist party - the largest party in the assembly following elections in April - was intent on ousting King Gyanendra.

Only four members of the 601-person assembly voted to keep the monarchy, and Nepalese people celebrated in the streets of the capital when the decision was announced.

Student Rajesh Subedi, 21, said: "I am overjoyed. This is the most important day of my life."

According to the declaration, royal privileges "will automatically come to an end" and the king's palace must be vacated within two weeks.

It also states the palace will become a museum.

Politicians are suggesting the king be allowed to continue his life in Nepal as a private citizen.

However, some pro-royal citizens are campaigning violently against the decision, which they see as Nepal shedding its official Hindu status.

Three small bombs were set off in the capital on the day of the vote, injuring several people.

The Maoists are expected to lead the new Republic's government, and the assembly has two years to draw up plans for a new constitution.