Pro-Monarchy Protests in Nepal Call for Return of Former King Gyanendra Shah

Why a Yogi Adityanath poster at rally for King Gyanendra is causing a stir in Nepal

The UP CM is a known supporter of the Nepal monarchy, and signs are being read in his ‘presence’ at the biggest challenge thrown by the deposed Gyanendra to Oli govt.

US institution returns ancient Buddha sculpture to Nepal

The statue, which depicts Buddha protected by a snake king during a storm, has been on display at the museum since 1997, and the return acknowledges that the 12th century sculpture was stolen from Guita Bahi in the Kathmandu Valley. “This return reflects the importance of provenance research, as well as the Art Institute’s proactive outreach and collaboration with countries and communities,” said Jacques Schuhmacher, the museum’s executive resea…

NDTV Explains Nepal's 'Return Of The King' Movement. A Hindu Monarchy Again?

Nearly seventeen years ago - on May 28, 2008, to be exact - Nepal abolished a 239-year-old Hindu monarchy, with Gyanendra Shah as king, and brought the curtain down on a decade-long civil war that had killed over 16,000 people. The Hindu-majority nation was reborn as a federal, secular republic. On Sunday, thousands (over 10,000 by some accounts) campaigned to turn back the clock, demanding the return of Shah amid concerns over political instabi…

'Abolish monarchy': Commonwealth Day service held amid anti-monarchy protest in London

Chanting slogans, protesters from anti-monarchy group Republic rally near Westminster Abbey - Anadolu Ajansı

Former Nepal Monarch Eyes Return Amidst Controversy

Facing potential legal action and public embarrassment, the ex-monarch is suspected of aligning himself with various groups seeking to reinstate the monarchy

Why Nepal is seeing a churn for Hindu monarchy

Thousands of people welcomed former king Gyanendra to Kathmandu amid a rise in calls to reinstate Hindu monarchy in Nepal. This is what is fuelling these pro-monarchy calls in Nepal, which was the last Hindu kingdom till 2008, when it became a secular republic.