Nepal: Pro-Monarchy Rally Demands King's Return Ahead of March Elections
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Firstpost•12-01-2026, 14:44
Nepal: Pro-Monarchy Rally Demands King's Return Ahead of March Elections
- •Supporters of Nepal's deposed royal family rallied in the capital, calling for the restoration of the monarchy.
- •This is the first pro-monarchy rally since violent September demonstrations led to an interim government and March elections.
- •Protesters chanted 'We love our king. Bring back the king' around the statue of King Prithvi Narayan Shah.
- •The monarchy was abolished in 2008, making Nepal a republic, after King Gyanendra was forced to step down.
- •The rally, held on Prithvi Narayan's birth anniversary, was peaceful, unlike past events that saw violence and deaths.
Why It Matters: A significant pro-monarchy rally in Nepal demands the king's return amidst political instability and upcoming elections.
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