On Sunday, Gyanendra Shah, Nepal’s former king, arrived in Kathmandu with heavy security. As he landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport from Pokhara in a helicopter, many supporters showed up to welcome him. They were shouting slogans like “We want our King back!” and “Bring back the monarchy!”
Gyanendra, who is 77 years old, came back to Kathmandu after visiting religious sites. Supporters on motorbikes lined the streets holding his pictures and waving national flags.
The police were present near the old royal palace to keep order because of rumors that Gyanendra might go there with his supporters. But everything went smoothly as the crowd made their way to his private home, Nirmal Niwas, outside the city.
For several days, many people have been rallying for the monarchy to return since it was removed in 2008 during a movement for democracy. Popular Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, who is related to a famous former prime minister, asked everyone on social media to welcome the former king at the airport.
The pro-monarchy supporters have gained attention since Gyanendra said, “It’s time for us to help protect the country and create unity.”
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