Is there a ‘chance’ of restoring the monarchy in Nepal?

Pro-monarchy supporters rally to welcome former king in Kathmandu

Supporters of former monarch Gyanendra Shah gather during a pro-monarchy rally in Kathmandu, Nepal. Source: EPA / NARENDRA SHRESTHA/EPA

As the disposed King Gyanendra Shah returned from the tourist city of Pokhara to the Nepali capital Kathmandu last week, thousands of Nepali people were seen in the streets in his support. However, one journalist says the whole act is motivated by the idea that some things can be achieved by creating chaos. Nepal correspondent Prayas Dulal spoke to journalist Durga Khanal about the chances of the monarchy being restored in the Himalayan state.





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Pro-Monarchists Welcome Nepal's Deposed King: Is There a Chance of Restoring the Monarchy?

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