King of Nepal Stripped of Power

Changes are happening in Nepal to bring about a solution to this troubled nation. Today the newly convened parliament has voted to curb King Gyanendra’s power. It has removed his power over the armed forces.

It will also tax the royal family and will even give Parliament the right to decide on the royal succession. The king’s unpopular rule over recent times has caused many demonstrations over the last month or so.

You can read about my adventures in Nepal last January by going to the Archives section of this blog.