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Nepalese royalists demand monarchy restoration ahead of March elections
Supporters of Nepal's former royal family rallied peacefully, demanding monarchy restoration amid ongoing political unrest and upcoming parliamentary elections, officials said.
- Supporters of Nepal's deposed royal family rallied in the capital, demanding the restoration of the monarchy ahead of March elections.
- Protester Samrat Thapa stated, "The last and only alternative for this country is king and monarchy only."
- Participants chanted, "We love our king. Bring back the king," while gathered around King Prithvi Narayan Shah's statue.
- The annual rally has a history of turning violent, often leading to clashes between demonstrators and police.
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Thousands of Nepalese people rallied in Kathmandu, demanding the restoration of the monarchy before the March elections, as the newly formed government faces discontent over its slow response to corruption.
It was the first gathering of the fallen king's supporters since a wave of protests in September.
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Leaning Left11Leaning Right7Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Left
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