- The Maoist party emerged as the largest party from Nepal's first elections for a Constituent Assembly, fulfilling a 57-year promise of democracy. - In its first 100 days in power, the Maoist-led government achieved relief for the people by ending the 10-year insurgency, implemented pro-people economic policies, and increased foreign engagement. - Key challenges for the new government include integrating ex-combatants, determining a federal structure to accommodate ethnic groups, and drafting a new constitution within the mandated timeframe.

1. South Asian Studies Association Brown Bag Radio Nischal N. Pandey: Nepal: 100 Days of the Maoist Led Government The following slides accompany a live webcast/podcast and are part of the South Asian Studies Association’s Brown Bag Radio initiative. Information on SASA can be found at http://www.sasia.org . BBR podcasts are archived at http://www.brownbagradio.net . Slide shows are the intellectual property of their respective presenters.

2. Nepal: 100 Days of the Maoist led Government By Nishchal N. Pandey