Arjun Narasingha K.C. - Democratic Movement

Democratic Movement

Mr. KC was a Founder Member of Nepal Student Union in 1970–1971 . He was jailed for the first time at the age of 15 while he was a student, for his democratic beliefs. Later on, Mr. KC was put to jail from his party office in Kathmandu on 17 February 2005. Mr. K.C. was detained on the suspicion of being part of a plan to hold a peaceful protest against King Gyanendra. So far, K C has served several jail terms totaling to five years and four months. Mr. KC was the Coordinator of Kathmandu Valley on behalf of Nepali Congress in Seven Party Alliance for People's Movement against the direct and undemocratic rule of King Gyanendra of Nepal which led to 19 days strike and ultimaly power was given back to the people. The ensuing 2006 movement successfully reinstated the parliament and led to the formation of the Federal Republic of Nepal. Mr KC was also the key person under the leadership of Girija Prasad Koirala to bring the Maoist to the government and to hold the Constituent Assembly election in 2008. After the 2008 Constituent Assembly elections, Nepali Congress became the second largest party in the country in terms of the number of seats in the CA.

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