2008 in Nepal
The following lists events that happened during 2008 in Nepal.
Incumbents
- Monarch: Gyanendra - monarchy abolished
- President: Ram Baran Yadav
- Prime Minister: Girija Prasad Koirala, Prachanda
- Vice President: Parmanand Jha
- Chief Justice: Kedar Prasad Giri
Events
May
- May 26 - Nepalese authorities ban rallies and mass meetings in Kathmandu prior to the first meeting of the Nepalese Constituent Assembly which is expected to declare Nepal a republic.
- May 28 - The Nepalese Constituent Assembly meets for the first time after the 2008 Nepalese Constituent Assembly election and votes to abolish the monarchy and establish a republic.
June
- June 11 - The last King of Nepal Gyanendra departs from Narayanhiti Palace for the last time after Nepal is declared to be a republic.
July
- July 21 - Nepal's presidential election concludes with Ram Baran Yadav winning with a majority.
August
- August 15 - The Nepalese Constituent Assembly elects former Maoist rebel Prachanda as the first Prime Minister of Nepal as a republic.