In a surprising turn of events, Nepal is witnessing a resurgence of pro-monarchy sentiment, with demonstrators taking to the streets of Kathmandu to demand the reinstatement of former King Gyanendra Shah and the designation of Hinduism as the state religion. The current wave of protests reflects growing frustration with the country's political system, which many perceive as corrupt and ineffective.
Gyanendra Shah, who ruled Nepal as a constitutional monarch until 2005 when he briefly seized absolute power, has become a focal point for those disillusioned with the republic that was established in 2008. Critics of the current system point to the lack of political stability, economic struggles, and widespread corruption as reasons for advocating a return to monarchy.
