The Man Who Would be King Again? Former Nepal King’s Delusions of Power

The Man Who Would be King Again? Former Nepal King’s Delusions of Power

The rise of Hindu fundamentalist and monarchist groups has made Nepal volatile and could lead to widespread anarchy.

Chaos in Kathmandu as Nepalis Bid to Bring Back Monarch

By: Nava ThakuriaNepal woke up to a political crisis on March 9 that shows little sign of abating. Nearly 10,000 supporters assembled at Tribhuvan International Airport to welcome former king Gyanendra Shah, who was returning to Kathmandu after visiting Hindu religious sites in western Nepal, and to demand that he be restored to the historic Narayanhiti palace, which is now a museum.The country’s ruling coalition, including the Communist Party o…

“Dissatisfaction with Governance Is Growing”: Nepal’s Pro-Monarchy Protests Intensify Amid Former King’s Silence

Nearly two decades after Nepal became a republic, pro-monarchy protests are shaking the nation. Fueled by dissatisfaction with governance and corruption, the movement has reignited debates on the monarchy’s return—while the former king remains silent.

Return of the king? Nepal's leaders face growing royalist demands

Brabim Karki is a businessman based in Nepal. Thousands of supporters greeted Nepal's deposed king in Kathmandu last month to demand the reinstatemen

Kathmandu. The play Bhimsen Thapa, based on the biography of Nepal's first Prime Minister Bhimsen Thapa, is to be staged in Nepal and the UK. The work, based on the epic poem Bhimsen Thapa, composed by the poet Siddhicharan Shrestha, is to be staged on stage as a play. It is being rehearsed in London for staging under the vision and direction of director Sanam Kumar Bairag. The play will initially be staged in the UK and then in various cities i…

Nepali Congress Demands Ban On ‘Monarchy-Supporting’ Indian Media

The Nepali Congress has called for a ban on Indian media outlets that advocate for the restoration of monarchy in Nepal, accusing them of mi...