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The non-violent movement to restore democracy in Nepal was led by-

Options

A

Socialist Democratic Alliance

B

Pro-Democracy Initiative

C

All Nepal Democratic Party

D

Seven Party Alliance

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Correct Answer :

Option D

Seven Party Alliance

Solution :

The correct answer is Seven Party Alliance.

Explanation:
The provided image captures a historic moment of popular protest during the democracy movement in Nepal, showing a dense, expansive crowd of citizens demonstrating. In the center, a woman stands above the crowd with her arms raised in solidarity, symbolizing the collective public resistance, while a flag carried by the demonstrators is visible in the bottom-left corner.

The historical context of this movement is explained below:
1. The Crisis of Democracy: In February 2005, King Gyanendra of Nepal dismissed the prime minister and dissolved the popular government, taking absolute control of the country and suspending fundamental civil rights.
2. Formation of the Alliance: In response to the king's autocratic takeover, all the major political parties of Nepal formed a coalition called the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) to lead a unified struggle to restore democracy.
3. The Popular Struggle: In April 2006, the SPA initiated a non-violent, country-wide movement (known as the second People's Movement or Jana Andolan II). This led to massive daily rallies, strikes, and civil disobedience campaigns joined by millions of ordinary citizens.
4. Successful Outcome: Due to the relentless pressure exerted by the SPA-led non-violent protests, King Gyanendra finally conceded on April 24, 2006, reinstating the parliament and paving the way for the creation of a democratic republic in Nepal.

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