Prachanda Gorkha Explained

The Prachanda Gorkha was a secret society launched to overthrow the Rana dynasty from power in Nepal.^{[1] [2]}

It was founded by Upendra Bikram Shah, Khadga Man Singh, Ranga Nath Sharma, and Maina Bahadur in 1927 in Kathmandu.^{[3] [4]} It is recognised as the first political party of Nepal.

The Prachanda Gorkha had planned to bomb Ranas, however, their plan was exposed to the Ranas who jailed members of the group.^[5]

The Praja Parishad was inspired by the Prachanda Gorkha.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Singh. Chandra Prakash. 2004. Rise And Growth of Anti-rana Movement in Nepal. Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 65. 992–1002. 44144808. 2249-1937.
2. Book: Joshi. Bhuwan L.. Democratic Innovations in Nepal: A Case Study of Political Acculturation. Rose. Leo E.. 8 January 2021. Univ of California Press. 978-0-520-32404-6. 54. en.
3. Web site: Parties in Existential Crisis. 13 November 2021. The Rising Nepal. en.
4. Book: Subba, Tanka Bahadur. Politics of Culture: A Study of Three Kirata Communities in the Eastern Himalayas. 1999. Orient Blackswan. 978-81-250-1693-9. 117. en.
5. Book: Karki. Arjun. The People's War in Nepal: Left Perspectives. Seddon. David. 2003. Adroit Publishers. 978-81-87392-38-5. 5. en.
6. Book: Occasional Papers in Sociology and Anthropology. 2007. Central Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Tribhuvan University. 97. en.