(Photo: Reuters)KATHMANDU — Thousands rallied in Nepal's capital on Sunday, demanding the restoration of the deposed monarchy ahead of the elections scheduled for March. The protest took place near the statue of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, where royalist supporters of ousted King Gyanendra gathered to call for the monarchy's return. (Photo: Reuters)With the monarchy abolished in 2008, King Gyanendra became the last Shah king of Nepal as the nation transitioned to a republic after he was forced to step down. Bring back the king,” protesters circled the statue of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the first monarch of unified Nepal. The rally coincided with King Prithvi Narayan Shah's birthday, an event that has previously attracted violence.

Source: Bangkok Post January 12, 2026 18:35 UTC