Nepal, King Gyanendra

Two decades after ousting their king, Nepalese protesters want him back
Two decades after ousting their king, Nepalese protesters want him back - ‘I was in the protests that took away monarchy, but I was mistaken’
16 years on, why thousands in Nepal are calling for return to Hindu monarchy under an ousted king
Nearly 10,000 crowded the streets outside Kathmandu International Airport, where King Gyanendra Shah landed in a chartered jet after 2 months away in Pokhara.
Thousands in Nepal want monarchy back, decry government corruption
Protests in 2006 forced the king to give up his authoritarian rule, and two years later the parliament voted to abolish the monarchy.
Former Nepal King Gyanendra returns to hero’s welcome as thousands rally for monarchy’s revival
Thousands welcome former King Gyanendra Shah in Kathmandu, sparking renewed calls for the restoration of Nepal`s monarchy. Protests highlight dissatisfaction with the current political system.
Thousands in Nepal want monarchy back as public frustration with politics grows
Thousands of supporters have greeted Nepal’s former king in capital Kathmandu and demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated and Hinduism brought back as a state religion.
Thousands gather to welcome former Nepal king
KATHMANDU: Nepal's former king Gyanendra Shah was welcomed back to Kathmandu on Sunday (March 9) by thousands of supporters who have been staging pro-monarchy demonstrations in the Himalayan republic.
Nepal: Protests erupt in Kathmandu as ex-king Gyanendra’s supporters demand monarchy’s return
An estimated 10,000 supporters of Gyanendra Shah blocked the main entrance to Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport as he arrived from a tour of western Nepal.
Thousands of supporters greet Nepal’s former king in Kathmandu
Thousands of supporters greeted Nepal's former king in Kathmandu on Sunday and demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated.
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Why many in Nepal want monarchy to return
Nepal abolished its 239-year-old monarchy in 2008, two years after massive street protests forced Gyanendra to step down from ...
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Nepal’s former King Gyanendra Shah arrives in Kathmandu amidst tight security
Nepal’s former King Gyanendra Shah on Sunday arrived here amidst tight security, as pro-monarchy activists gathered at the ...
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Monarchists swarm capital’s road with demonstration as former King arrives
Monarchists followed the former king’s vehicle in a huge number of two-wheelers and four-wheelers, causing traffic congestion ...
Does Nepal want its monarchy back?
Nepal’s deposed king got a royal welcome in Kathmandu on Sunday with thousands of supporters turning up outside Tribhuvan International Airport. Gyanendra Shah, 77, was greeted by a large crowd that ...
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Political leaders take jibe on pro-monarchists
In the wake of former king Gyanendra Shah's recent participation in numerous public events, as well as the increasing public ...
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RPP pays Rs 100,000 fine slapped by Kathmandu Metropolitan City
KATHMANDU, March 10: The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has paid a fine of Rs 100,000 to the Kathmandu Metropolitan City ...
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Nepal PM Oli challenges former King Gyanendra to contest election, alleges attempt to disrupt harmony
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has challenged former King Gyanendra Shah to enter mainstream politics, alleging him of ...
Change of winds in Nepal? Former king receives grand welcome amid growing monarchy call
Thousands of supporters welcomed former King Gyanendra Shah at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport upon his return ...