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In Nepal, the crisis is about the system not just the government

May 23, 2025 7:31 pm

At the core of the movement to restore the monarchy is anger over the failure of the government to provide political stability and economic prosperity while preserving democratic principles

Nepal’s Oli warns ex-King of action over pro-monarchy protest violence

April 01, 2025 6:27 am

Speaking in the House of Representatives, Oli accused the former king of aligning with individuals refusing to repay bank loans and stirring social unrest for his ambitions

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Pro-monarchists give former Nepal King Gyanendra Shah a grand welcome in Kathmandu

March 09, 2025 8:51 pm

Top leaders and cadres of the pro-monarchy Rastriya Prajatantra Party welcomed the former King at the airport.

Arrest former King over remarks, says Nepal’s Bhattarai

Arrest former King Gyanendra Shah over remarks, says Nepal’s Bhattarai

February 21, 2025 5:36 am

Gyanendra, on the eve of 75th Democracy Day, on February 19, expressed concerns over the plight of the country and gave a call for public support to take Nepal to the path of prosperity and progress.

Former monarch joins campaign to reinstate Nepal as ‘Hindu State’

February 14, 2023 1:40 am

The campaign was launched on a day the Nepal government led by Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal 'Prachanda' declared a public holiday to mark 23 years of the Maoist war.

Former Nepal King Gyanendra Shah’s Kumbh visit sparks political debate

April 16, 2021 12:09 am

On April 11, Shah was welcomed by the Niranjan Peeth head as well as Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri. He was also projected as the “Vishwa Hindu Samrat”.

Former king says Nepal needs monarchy

February 19, 2021 8:06 am

Gyanendra Shah’s assertion comes at a time when infighting among political parties that had worked together to dethrone the monarchy is leading to political instability in the country. This has resulted in an upswing in the former king’s popularity.

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Royal lessons

October 17, 2018 1:28 am

The Windsor model of staying relevant may hold lessons for Nepal’s erstwhile king.

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Nepal puts crown on show 10 years after end of monarchy

October 16, 2018 12:35 am

The government has not explained why it took so long to put the crown and the sceptre on display in the museum, which is located on the premises of the erstwhile royal palace.

Gyanendra Shah: My sacrifices for Nepal have been undermined

February 19, 2016 1:00 am

In his address to the Nepalese people on the eve of 66th National Democracy Day, the former king said: “I stepped aside for the sake of the nation, nationalism and movement forward, but I never separated myself from the supreme aspiration of the nation.”