Ex-king extols multiparty democracy, constitutional monarchy in Nepal


(FILES) Nepal's former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev waves as he arrives at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu on March 9, 2025. He has issued his second message within two months. - AFP

KATHMANDU: Former king Gyanendra Shah has ‘reaffirmed his belief in multiparty democracy and a constitutional monarchy’.

Releasing a video message on the eve of Nepali New Year, Shah said, “We have consistently upheld the tradition of multiparty democracy under a constitutional monarchy, based on the will of the people.”

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