Loktantrik Samajwadi Party Chairman Mahanta Thakur Hints at Possible Return of Monarchy, Wears Black Attire in Parliament

Kathmandu. Loktantrik Samajwadi Party (LSP) Chairman Mahanta Thakur has hinted at the possible return of monarchy in Nepal, protesting in Parliament by wearing black attire. In the National Assembly meeting on Tuesday, Chairman Thakur symbolically displayed black attire, signaling that the monarchy is about to return to the country.

Chairman Thakur revealed that former King Gyanendra Shah had tried to meet him several times, and commented humorously that he wore black attire for that purpose. Although black is generally used for protest, Chairman Thakur's comment about meeting the former king in a sarcastic style has given significant meaning to his expression and black attire in political circles.

Especially at a time when the issues of monarchy and Hindu nation are being debated from various angles in the country, some have begun to analyze Thakur's hint as a renewed advocacy for the monarchy or a possibility of a new political equation. His expression, connecting his identity with the current situation of the country, has created a new debate in the political sphere.

Speaking in Parliament, he quoted the proverb 'There is no happiness in a dependent dream' and expressed strong dissatisfaction with the current political and social situation. Expressing his feelings, Chairman Thakur said, 'There is a saying that there is no happiness in a dependent dream. Whoever is dependent, there is no happiness even in dreams. What it might be like in a waking state? There is no such state. We are all in this society, what kind of dreams are coming, we are suffering even in dreams.'

He added, 'You may not think so, if you are not suffering, then it is fine. Again, I have various identities, I am also Madhesi, and if you call me Nepali, then I am also Nepali. I have all identities. I have an inner identity, and an outer one too. For that reason, I come to know about some activities, why did I wear this dress today? Because Gyanendra is the king of knowledge, he had tried to meet me many times. Today, by wearing this, does it remind me of him, will he meet me, that's why I came here wearing a black dress. Let's see when he meets.'

Discussing his multiple identities, Chairman Thakur claimed that he is both Madhesi and Nepali and is fully aware of all the political activities inside and outside the country. These statements made by him in Parliament, amidst the ongoing maneuvering between the ruling coalition and the opposition front, have once again brought the issue of relations and dialogue with the former king to the surface in a new way.