Demand for monarchy once again arose in Nepal, where is the last king?

The 1st day of June, 2001. A family dinner was organized in the palace. As the evening approached, Deependra started taking intoxicants and by nightfall the atmosphere of the palace changed completely when Deependra, holding a gun in his hands, started firing bullets at his family members in anger. One by one, Prince Deependra killed nine people including his father Raja Birendra, mother Aishwarya and then shot himself. This sensational murder case shocked the entire country. The funeral pyre of King Birendra Veer Vikram Shahdev was decorated in sandalwood on the Badmati coast of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Along with it were the bodies of Queen Aishwarya, Princess Shruti, Prince Niranjan and other members of the royal family. The whole of Nepal was crying and slogans were being raised ‘Hamrao Raja Hamro Dekh Pran Se Pyaara Se Pyaara Ch’ which means that our king and our country are dearer to us than life. Then with the changing times, democracy was declared in Nepal in the month of May 2008. With which the monarchy of two hundred years also came to an end. But thousands of Nepalese are currently protesting in Kathmandu, demanding the end of the republic, reflecting growing frustration over enduring political instability that has seen 13 government changes in 16 years. The re-emergence of voices advocating the return of the monarchy in Nepal is indicative of a change in sentiment towards the democratic process. The implications of this trend on the country remain to be seen, as it potentially indicates a lack of confidence in the existing democratic system among some segments of the population.

Call for return of monarchy amid growing despair in Nepal

Sixteen years ago, massive protests in Nepal forced the then King Gyanendra Shah to abdicate the throne, paving the way for the establishment of a republic. Now, a resurgence of protests seeks to reinstate him. The capital of the Himalayan nation has been engulfed by protesters advocating the return of the Shah to the throne and the restoration of Hinduism as the state religion. Allegations of corruption and failed governance against major political parties are fueling the demands of these royalist groups. Along with this, it shows the public’s disappointment towards the politicians. Come back king, save the country at a recent rally in Kathmandu. Long live our beloved king. Slogans of ‘We want a monarchy’ were seen echoing. Pro-monarchy sentiments are rising, reflected in large rallies and an increasing number of homes and businesses displaying portraits of the former king and his ancestors. Gyanendra, who served as constitutional head of state with limited powers until 2005, when he seized full authority, dissolved the government and parliament, and imposed a state of emergency, using the military to rule. Gave.

In Nepal the king is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

In Nepal the King is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. After the assassination of King Birendra, his brother Gyanendra is declared the king. During this period, Nepal remained under the new king but Gyanendra could not achieve the popularity like his ancestors and brother Birendra. Later the demand for democracy started gaining momentum in Nepal. At the same time, the rebellion movement of Maoists also intensified. After massive protests the king was forced to relinquish power to Parliament. Subsequently, Parliament voted to abolish the monarchy in 2008, causing Gyanendra to leave the Royal Palace and pursue civilian life. However, disillusionment with the republic has grown among many Nepalese, attributing it to failure to achieve political stability, economic struggles, and rampant corruption.

support the monarchy

Polls and surveys are rarely conducted in Nepal, leaving the level of support for the monarchy unclear. Gyanendra, although an unpopular king, presided over a monarchy that enjoyed widespread popularity before he assumed absolute power. Narayan Prakash Saud of the Nepali Congress, the largest party in Parliament, said the possibility of the king returning to power has been rejected by the country’s major political parties. The monarchy will never be restored. Nepal is a republic that led a rebellion against the king in 2006. Any possible restoration would require constitutional amendments, which are highly unlikely.