Again echoed in Nepal ‘Bring the king, save the country’ Slogan: Will monarchy return to the neighboring country?

Former King Gyanendra Shah Return: Nepal’s capital once again ‘republic versus monarchy’ Has become the center of debate. There was chaos at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport when hundreds of supporters gathered to welcome former King Gyanendra Shah. Supporters raised slogans like bring back the king and strongly demanded the restoration of the monarchy.

Supporters gathered despite the administration’s ban

Interestingly, the Kathmandu district administration had imposed a strict ban on the gathering of more than five people around the airport due to security reasons. Despite this, bypassing the deployment of heavy security forces, people reached there since morning carrying posters and banners. This show of strength was led by big faces like senior Rashtriya Prajatantra Party leaders Kamal Thapa, Navraj Subedi and Dr. Durga Prasai.

Demand for Hindu king before elections

Monarchy supporters have increased their activism before the general elections to be held on March 5 in Nepal. During the press conference, Dr. Durga Prasai made it clear that he wants to create a ‘Hindu King’ They want the return of BJP and it will not be possible to hold elections without fulfilling their agenda. Supporters believe that since the end of the monarchy in 2008, the country has been struggling with political instability and economic troubles and without the king, the country is in crisis.

History of monarchy and journey of Gyanendra Shah

The 240-year-old monarchy in Nepal ended in 2008 when the Constituent Assembly declared the country a republic. Gyanendra Shah became king on June 4, 2001 after the tragic incident when Crown Prince Dipendra assassinated his father King Birendra and other family members. Gyanendra Shah’s reign was full of controversies. In 2005, he dissolved the Parliament and imposed emergency, after which the public movement of 2006 shook the foundation of his power.

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Current status and future prospects

At present, former King Gyanendra is living like a common citizen in ‘Nirmal Niwas’ Live in and are interested in works like environmental protection. However, seeing the way public support for him has increased in the last few years, political analysts believe that the return of monarchy in Nepal no longer seems completely impossible.