Former Nepal King Gyanendra Shah Begins Madhesh Pilgrimage Amidst Political Buzz
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News18•27-01-2026, 02:00
Former Nepal King Gyanendra Shah Begins Madhesh Pilgrimage Amidst Political Buzz
- •Former Nepal monarch Gyanendra Shah commenced a pilgrimage in Madhesh, performing Pooja at Janaki Temple ahead of March elections.
- •Shah's visit, accompanied by family, saw enthusiastic supporters and RPP activists chanting pro-monarchy slogans.
- •The pilgrimage is perceived as an attempt by Shah to consolidate influence and revive the demand for a constitutional monarchy.
- •Shah has resumed using full royal honorifics, reversing his earlier use of 'former king', a title not recognized by Nepal's constitution.
- •This shift in terminology and the pilgrimage carry political significance as Nepal approaches parliamentary elections.
Why It Matters: Former Nepal King Gyanendra Shah's pilgrimage and renewed use of royal titles signal a push for monarchy revival.
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