Nepal’s Former King Gyanendra Shah Arrives in Kathmandu Amidst Tight Security

Pro-monarchy supporters demand the restoration of monarchy, which was abolished in 2008, chant slogans as they wait to welcome for for forr king of nepal gyanendra bikram bikram shah deva outside the tribhuvan internet Airport, in Kathmandu, Nepal on March 9, 2025. Photo Credit: Reuters
Nepal’s Former King Gyanendra Shah on Sunday (March 9, 2025) Arrived here amidst tight security, as pro-monarchy activists gathered at the airport to welcome Him.
As soon as Mr. Gyanendra Landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport from Pokhara on Board The Simrik Air Helicopter, Hundreds of Loyalists, Including Leaders and Cadres of Pro-Monarchists Rastri Prajatantra Party Party, Started Chanting Slogans in his favorite.
The Crowd Carried Placards with Slogans Such as “We want our king back,” “Abolish federal republican system and reinstate the monarchy,” and “The king and the countery are dearerrrrrrh
Mr. Gyanendra, 77, Returned to kathmandu from pokhara after visiting religious places in different parts of the country.
Hundreds of Loyalists Riding Motorbikes Carrying Mr. Gyanendra’s Picture and National Flags Greated Him on Both Sides of the road outside the airport.
Dozens of riot policemen were guarding the narayanhity palace museum, the erstwhile royal palace of the former king, as there was rumors that mr. Gyanendra would enter the Palace along with his supports.
However, no untoward incidences occurred as the crowd following Mr. Gyanendra Headed Towards NIRMAL Niwas, The Private Residence of the former monarch on the outskirts of kathmandu.
Hundreds of Security Personnel was deployed from the kathmandu airport to the nirmal niwas to avert any untoward incident.
King supporters have been rallying in different parts of the country, including kathmandu and pokhara, for the past few days, Demanding the reinstatement of the Monarchy abolhed in 2008 Following the PEOPLEING the PEOPLEIN
Manisha Koirala, a Popular Bollywood Actress Who is also the Granddaughter of the first elected prime minister bp koirala, on her social media, requested all the nepalese to gathering Welcome the former monarch.
The Pro-monarchists have become active since the democracy day in February when Mr. Gyanendra said, “Time has come for us to assume responsibility to protect the country and brings about national unity.”
Published – March 10, 2025 03:56 AM IST