Overview
- Nepal’s ruling CPN-UML held a Republic Mahotsav at Bhrikutimandap to mark 18 years since the monarchy was abolished
- Rastriya Prajatantra Party supporters staged a Satyagraha at Ratnapark demanding the reinstatement of a Hindu monarchy
- Nepal Police estimated 5,000 to 7,000 royalist protesters in the capital, contrasting with RPP claims of 25,000 arrivals
- Inspector General Deepak Thapa and AIG Tek Bahadur Tamang ordered officers to open fire if demonstrations turned violent
- Special security measures were enforced at sites including Tribhuvan International Airport, Parliament Building and the Prime Minister’s residence