Nepal's former King Gyanendra Shah arrives in Kathmandu amidst tight security
The Hindu
Former King Gyanendra Shah of Nepal returns to Kathmandu amidst pro-monarchy activists' support, sparking calls for monarchy restoration.
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 Rastriya Prajatantra Party, started chanting slogans in his favour.
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 country are dearer than our life.”
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 greeted 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 were rumours that Mr. Gyanendra would enter the palace along with his supporters.
However, no untoward incidents occurred as the crowd following Mr. Gyanendra headed towards Nirmal Niwas, the private residence of the former monarch on the outskirts of Kathmandu.
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