RPP Lawmaker Gyanendra Shahi Calls for Restoration of Constitutional Monarchy and Hindu State

Kathmandu. Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) lawmaker Gyanendra Shahi has stated that a constitutional monarchy and a Hindu state must be restored to preserve the country's sovereignty, national unity, and historical continuity.

Speaking at the first meeting of the House of Representatives on Thursday, lawmaker Shahi claimed that Nepal was built by the monarchy and the people, not by any political party or leader. 'This country was not built by Congress, UML, RSP, or Maoists. It was built by the monarchy and the people,' he said, adding, 'Therefore, serious deliberations should begin to reconsider the constitutional monarchy.'

Presenting data that over 93 percent of the population belongs to the Omkar family—including 81 percent Hindus, 9 percent Buddhists, and 3 percent Kirats—he demanded that Nepal be declared a 'Hindu Kingdom' instead of a secular state.

During his address, Shahi expressed strong dissatisfaction with the MCC agreement and demanded its repeal. He emphasized that to maintain geopolitical balance, the government must strictly adhere to a non-aligned foreign policy based on the Panchsheel principles and must not fail in its effective implementation. He also demanded that the Nepal Army be deployed in border areas to monitor the activities of neighboring nations and that Nepal's borders be verified through the United Nations.

Lawmaker Shahi expressed concern over the current state of the country, highlighting the reality that over 8 million youths are forced to go abroad and the nation is sustained solely by remittances.

Furthermore, he questioned the justice system, citing the failure to secure justice in cases ranging from Nirmala Panta to Insaf BK.