Overview

• Pro-monarchy protests in Kathmandu turned violent, prompting authorities to impose a curfew after incidents of arson and clashes with police.
• Demonstrators, supported by the Rastriya Prajatantra Party, demanded the restoration of the monarchy and Hindu statehood, citing dissatisfaction with governance.
• Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters who threw stones, breached security barricades, and torched a house in the Tinkune area.
• Counter-demonstrations by anti-monarchy groups, backed by major political parties, underscored the ongoing tension between monarchist and republican factions.
• Former King Gyanendra Shah’s recent public appearances have energized royalist supporters, though the likelihood of restoring the monarchy remains uncertain.