{"id":127126,"date":"2025-05-30T11:00:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T08:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/uncategorized\/127126-massive-pro-monarchy-protests-erupt-in-nepal\/"},"modified":"2025-05-30T11:06:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T08:06:01","slug":"massive-pro-monarchy-protests-erupt-in-nepal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/world\/asia\/nepal\/127126-massive-pro-monarchy-protests-erupt-in-nepal\/","title":{"rendered":"Massive Pro-Monarchy Protests Erupt in Nepal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tens of thousands rallied in Kathmandu on Thursday, demanding the restoration of Nepal\u2019s abolished monarchy and Hinduism as the state religion, Arab News reported. Protesters, waving flags and chanting slogans like \u201cBring the king back,\u201d called for former King Gyanendra Shah\u2019s reinstatement. The march coincided with Republic Day celebrations by Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli\u2019s supporters nearby, prompting riot police to separate the groups to prevent clashes.<\/p>\n<p>Nepal abolished its 239-year-old monarchy in 2008 after mass protests against Gyanendra\u2019s authoritarian rule. Royalist groups, accusing current leaders of corruption, argue the monarchy would stabilize the nation. The protests follow a violent March rally where two died, including a journalist, during clashes with police.<\/p>\n<p>Despite growing public frustration with politicians, analysts deem an immediate royal return unlikely. Gyanendra, now a private citizen, has remained silent on the movement. Authorities permitted staggered rallies to maintain order, but tensions persist as organizers vow to continue demonstrations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tens of thousands rallied in Kathmandu on Thursday, demanding the restoration of Nepal\u2019s abolished monarchy and Hinduism as the state religion, Arab News reported. Protesters, waving flags and chanting slogans like \u201cBring the king back,\u201d called for former King Gyanendra Shah\u2019s reinstatement. 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