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Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Vishnu Prasad Paudel’s recent remarks about the reinstatement of the monarchy in Nepal have sparked controversy. At the 27th-anniversary event of the Reporters Club Nepal, Paudel expressed his belief that efforts to restore the monarchy would be futile. He mentioned that since the monarchy itself had ended its relevance in Nepal, there was no possibility of it being reinstated in the country.
Referring to the 2001 royal massacre, Paudel highlighted how questions were raised about the legitimacy of the monarchy, leading to the end of the monarchy after the people’s movement. He emphasized that advocating for the revival of the monarchy was akin to bringing back the dead from the cremation ground.
In response to recent demonstrations, Finance Minister Paudel indicated that the true nature of the monarchy’s supporters had been exposed. He stated that those advocating for the monarchy were associated with looting, violence, and murder, and their real intentions had been unmasked. He stressed the need to correctly identify and deal with such elements in society.
Furthermore, Paudel emphasized the government’s commitment to safeguarding democracy and fulfilling the hopes and expectations of the public. He asserted that the government stood firm in ensuring the protection of democracy and that the contribution of all stakeholders was essential in this endeavor.
Opinion from Ramesh Khatri, a representative of Kansai Nepal News, suggests that Paudel’s stance on the monarchy reflects a pragmatic understanding of Nepal’s political landscape. Khatri commends Paudel for acknowledging the irrelevance of reinstating the monarchy and for highlighting the importance of upholding democratic values in the country.
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Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: March 31, 2025 3:00 am
