KATMANDU, Nepal — The world's last Hindu kingdom became its newest secular republic Wednesday as Nepal's lawmakers, led by former communist insurgents, abolished the monarchy that had reigned over this Himalayan land for 239 years.
During the day, thousands of people marched, danced and sang in the streets of Katmandu in anticipation of the vote.
The newly elected Constituent Assembly declared the nation a republic and abolished the monarchy by a vote of 560-4.
King Gyanendra, 61, has 15 days to vacate the palace and move to his private residence in the city — or face the possibility of being removed by force.
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