What was the background for the announcement of Referendum in 2036 BS?
There was panchayat rule in Nepal from 2017 BS to 2036 BS.This rule was cruel to the general citizen of the nation.No fundamental rights and freedom had been given tothe people. So, all the citizen were in the opposition ofthis rule on 22nd chaitra,2035 BS. TU studentsorganized ahuge procession. People came out in the street revoltingagainst the government. Realizing the anarchy, in the state,King Birendra declared referendum in 2036 BS.