US EditionThousands rally in support of Nepal’s former king and call for monarchy’s return
Supporters blame the republican government for economic failures and back a constitutional monarchy as nearly 19 million voters prepare for Nepal's March 5 parliamentary election.
- Thousands of supporters of Nepal's former king rallied in Kathmandu on Friday to greet the last monarch Gyanendra, ahead of the first election since anti-graft unrest by Gen Z young people.
- Seventy-Seven people were killed in anti-corruption unrest led by Gen Z youths in September and Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli was forced to resign.
- A group of royalists who favour the restoration of a constitutional monarchy is among 65 parties running for the 275 seats in the assembly in the fresh election set for March 5.
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Thousands rally in support of Nepal's former king and call for monarchy's return
Thousands of supporters have gathered outside Kathmandu airport to greet former king Gyanendra Shah and demand Nepal restore the monarchy.
‘Bring Back the Hindu King’: Pro-Monarchy Protests Intensify in Nepal as Supporters Push for Royal Comeback Ahead of 2026 Elections
Nepal is witnessing a renewed push for the return of the monarchy just weeks before its scheduled general elections on March 5, 2026. Thousands of supporters gathered in Kathmandu to welcome former king Gyanendra Shah, demanding the restoration of a Hindu monarchy and calling for sweeping political change. The demonstration, held near Tribhuvan International Airport, highlights growing dissatisfaction among sections of the population over econom…
“Bring Back The King”: Supporters Demand Monarchy’s Return In Nepal
Thousands of supporters of Nepal’s former monarch Gyanendra Shah gathered outside Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Friday, demanding the restoration of the monarchy abolished nearly two decades ago. The dramatic show of royalist support comes amid political uncertainty and public frustration with the country’s republican system. Gyanendra, who ruled Nepal until the monarchy was scrapped in 2008, waved to cheering crowds from the s…
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