Movement Grows as Preparations For Constitution Proceed and Nepalese Strike Paralyses Nation

Protests cripple Nepal as peace deadline looms

A 48-hour strike brought much of Nepal to a standstill on Friday, two weeks ahead of a deadline for the country to complete its first peace-time constitution. Protest groups have been making various claims for their rights ahead of a May 27 deadline for parliament to complete its new constitution. | Democracy, elections, and voting at Democracy Chronicles