Peaceful elections in Nepal: An achievement of democratic practices for 75 years

On March 29, 2008, a bomb explosion at a mosque in Biratnagar killed two and injured several. The responsibility for the explosion was taken by a group called Nepal Defence Army. Why did they do it? To create havoc in the country before the 2008 constituent assembly elections.

Likewise, on March 31 of the same year, a pressure cooker bomb exploded at the Nepali Congress’ Sunsari office. On April 2, three people were injured when a bomb was thrown at a passenger bus in Siraha. The same week, candidates from smaller parties in Nepal were kidnapped. This terrified people so much that many decided to stay home until the elections were over.