On May 28, 2008 (April 24, 2008 in the lunar calendar), the Constitutional Assembly of Nepal announced the abolition of the monarchy. On May 28, 2008, the Constituent Assembly of Nepal announced the abolition of the monarchy and the change of the state to a federal democratic republic. At this point, the 239-year-old Shah Dynasty in Nepal came to an end. Remove King Gyanendra's special treatment and turn him into a civilian. King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dewa will leave the palace within a certain period of time. Girija Prasad Koirala became interim head of state.