Nepalese royalists demand monarchy restoration ahead of March elections
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Key Points:
- Supporters of Nepal’s deposed royal family held a peaceful rally in Kathmandu demanding the restoration of the monarchy ahead of March elections, marking their first public demonstration since September's violent youth protests.
- The rally coincided with the birth anniversary of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the founder of the Shah dynasty, and participants chanted slogans in favor of reinstating the monarchy, which was abolished in 2008.
- Protesters argue that the monarchy is the only viable solution for Nepal’s current political and social challenges following the Gen Z movement's push for change.
- The interim government, led by Nepal’s first female prime minister Sushila Karki, was established after youth protests against corruption and poor governance, but K
