NEW UPDATE NEPAL PERLIMANT

NEPAL PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS

NEPAL KING
GYANANDRA SHAH

Public Demonstrations for Monarchy Restoration

Over the past week, Kathmandu witnessed substantial public demonstrations advocating for the reinstatement of the monarchy and the reestablishment of Hinduism as the state religion. Approximately 10,000 supporters gathered to welcome former King Gyanendra Shah upon his return from a tour of western Nepal. Protesters expressed dissatisfaction with the current political system, citing persistent corruption and economic challenges as reasons for their support of the former monarch. Despite these demonstrations, Gyanendra Shah has not publicly commented on the calls for monarchy restoration, and the likelihood of an immediate political shift remains uncertain.

Parliamentary Dynamics and Leadership

In the aftermath of the 2022 general elections, the Nepali Congress emerged as the largest party in the House of Representatives, securing 89 seats. The Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) (CPN (UML)) followed as the second-largest party with 78 seats. Initially, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, leader of the CPN (Maoist Centre), assumed the role of Prime Minister in December 2022. However, following shifts in coalition dynamics, K. P. Sharma Oli, leader of the CPN (UML), was appointed Prime Minister for the fourth time on July 14, 2024, as part of a rotational government agreement with the Nepali Congress. This arrangement stipulates that the two party leaders will alternately serve as Prime Minister for 18 months each until the next general elections in 2027.

Legislative Activities

On March 12, 2025, the House of Representatives convened for a scheduled session. During this meeting, several key legislative agendas were discussed, focusing on national development and governance reforms. The specifics of the bills deliberated and their outcomes are pending official release from parliamentary records.

These events reflect the evolving political dynamics in Nepal, highlighting public sentiment, leadership transitions, and ongoing legislative processes.

PM KP SHARMA OLI
SHER BDR DEWA

Former King Gyanendra Shah of Nepal has recently been at the center of significant public demonstrations advocating for the restoration of the monarchy. On March 9, 2025, approximately 10,000 supporters gathered in Kathmandu to welcome him upon his return from a tour of western Nepal. The demonstrators expressed dissatisfaction with the current political system, citing persistent corruption and economic challenges, and called for the reinstatement of the monarchy and the reestablishment of Hinduism as the state religion.

Despite the growing public support, Gyanendra Shah has not publicly commented on the calls for monarchy restoration, and the likelihood of an immediate political shift remains uncertain.

These events underscore a notable shift in public sentiment, reflecting a desire for change amid ongoing political and economic challenges in Nepal.