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Monarchy resurgence? Former King Gyanendra’s show of strength sparks debate in Nepal

Kathmandu witnessed a significant demonstration of royalist support on Sunday as thousands of former King Gyanendra Shah’s followers gathered to welcome him back from Pokhara. The large-scale demonstration, which began at Tribhuvan International Airport—a highly sensitive area—and extended to Nirmal Niwas, has sparked discussions among ordinary citizens about whether the monarchy could make a comeback in the near future.
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By KOSH RAJ KOIRALA

KATHMANDU, March 10: Kathmandu witnessed a significant demonstration of royalist support on Sunday as thousands of former King Gyanendra Shah’s followers gathered to welcome him back from Pokhara. The large-scale demonstration, which began at Tribhuvan International Airport—a highly sensitive area—and extended to Nirmal Niwas, has sparked discussions among ordinary citizens about whether the monarchy could make a comeback in the near future.

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