Nepal witnessed an extraordinary popular movement in 2006 which was aimed at restoring democracy
In Nepal, the king, though, remained the head of State, the real powers are exercised by popularly elected representatives
After the mysterious killing of King Birendra, King Gyanendra became the new king of Nepal who was not ready to accept democratic rule
He dismissed the democratic government which resulted in launching the movement for regaining control over the government from the king
This movement which started as a small one gained momentum in due course of time which gained support from people nation - wide and also from political parties
As a result, parliament was restored and most of the powers of the king were taken away by it in the form of laws