Two decades after ousting their king, Nepalese protesters want him back

Thousands of supporters of Nepal's former King Gyanendra Shah have rallied in Kathmandu, demanding the reinstatement of the ...
The Diplomat

The Man Who Would be King Again? Former Nepal King’s Delusions of Power

A protest in Kathmandu demanding the restoration of King Gyanendra Shah to the throne and declaring Nepal a Hindu state turned violent on March 28, 2025. The protest left two dead and several injured, ...
THE WEEK

Why Nepal wants to see the return of the king

Almost 17 years ago, Nepal's King Gyanendra Shah "bowed to the inevitable" and stepped down from the throne, handing over a crown made of "yak's hair and emeralds", said The Times. After "widespread ...
CNN

Nepal’s authoritarian king was ousted 19 years ago. Now many want the monarchy back

Thousands of supporters greeted Nepal’s former king in capital Kathmandu on Sunday and demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated and Hinduism brought back as a state religion. An estimated 10,000 ...