According to King Gyanendra of Nepal, the cabinet had failed to bring peace to Nepal, which has faced a Maoist rebellion for years. So he dismissed the government and declared a state of emergency-phone lines were cut, flights were cancelled and the press was censored. His act was met with worldwide protest. India said the development was a serious setback to democracy in Nepal. Under pressure, the King later lifted the emergency. But the power struggle between him and the political parties still continues.
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