North India Statesman
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The public has come out on the streets to demand the monarchy and Hindu nation in Nepal. Protests in many areas including Kathmandu took violent form, due to which the government deployed the army and curfew was imposed in many areas. On Friday, there was a clash between the protesters and the security forces, killing two people and injured several.
Disillusionment with democracy, demand for return of monarchy
Democracy was established in Nepal in 2008 by ending the monarchy, but governments have changed 10 times in the last 16 years, which has increased political instability. The people affected by corruption and the politics of the chair are now seen as strong leadership and hopes of stability from the monarchy. For this reason, demonstrations are being held across the country to demand the return of former King Gyanendra Shah.
The slogan of ‘King come back, save the country’
In support of former King Gyanendra Shah, a large number of people took out motorcycle rallies and raised the slogan ‘Raja Aao, Save the Desh’. The protesters say there was stability and good governance during the monarchy in Nepal, while corruption and political instability in democracy have dominated.
Dispute over Nepal being a Hindu nation
Nepal was a Hindu nation during the monarchy, but after the implementation of democracy it was declared a secular nation. The large population of Nepal considers Hinduism, and believes that the protection of culture and traditions is possible only in the monarchy. For this reason, the demand for Hindu nation has also started rising rapidly.
End of Nepal’s political instability and monarchy
The demand for democracy began in Nepal in the 1990s, after which the multi-party system came into force. The people still consider the reign of King Virendra Shah as a symbol of stability. In 2001, there was a massacre in the royal family, in which several members of his family, including King Virendra, were killed. After this, Gyanendra Shah took power and implemented the army’s rule in 2005 by ending democracy, which increased the discontent in the public. Nepal was declared a republic in 2008, but now the public is again looking towards the monarchy.
The situation in Nepal is serious, what next?
How the Nepal government will handle this growing dissatisfaction will be a matter of view. Given the increasing demonstrations of monarchy supporters and public sentiments, this dispute can become more serious in the coming days.
