Kathmandu-The political climate in Nepal continues to stir as the monarchy debate intensifies. Rajendra Lingden, Chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), has fiercely responded to recent comments made by Maoist Centre Chairman and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’. The debate centers around allegations of paid participants in recent rallies supporting the reinstatement of monarchy.
Prachanda’s Comments Ignite a Political Firestorm
During a speech in Nuwakot, Prachanda remarked that the rallies conducted by royalists were filled with “rented crowds” and “a few hundred people can’t change the system.” He also dismissed RPP’s push to restore monarchy as unrealistic, pointing to their consistent failure to win recent elections. Prachanda’s statement—”Those with money bring people to rallies, but they have no real public support”—quickly went viral across Nepali media.
Lingden’s Sharp Rebuttal: “Prachanda Is Speaking from Experience”
In a bold counter, Rajendra Lingden addressed journalists at a protest site in Babarmahal. He stated, “It seems Prachanda is speaking from his own experience—how the Maoists once organized pro-republic events by transporting people from remote areas, offering them meals in party palaces, and distributing cash.”
Lingden emphasized that the current dissatisfaction with the republican system is growing, and this fear is most visible in Prachanda’s nervous reaction. “As one of the founders of the republic, it is natural for him to feel the most threatened when that foundation shakes,” he added.
Political Tensions and Public Sentiment
The RPP has been actively organizing pro-monarchy rallies across the country. While mainstream political parties accuse them of regressive politics, the RPP maintains that the current republican system has failed to deliver good governance.
Lingden stated, “The people are not just joining us for spectacle—they are genuinely disillusioned with the rampant corruption and dysfunction in the name of democracy and republicanism.” The party vows to continue its campaign until the current system is replaced with what they call a “people-backed governance model,” hinting at a referendum on monarchy.
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The Bigger Picture: Monarchy or Republic?
The monarchy debate in Nepal is no longer confined to party manifestos—it’s spilling into the streets. Experts suggest that the rising visibility of royalist rallies signals a deeper frustration among the population, especially the youth, over unmet promises of the republic.
Quick Summary:
Issue Pro-Monarchy (RPP) Pro-Republic (Maoist Centre)
Protest Strategy Mass rallies, public outreach Dismissive, critical of opposition
Key Argument Republic has failed Monarchy is regressive
Allegations Prachanda used paid rallies in the past RPP hiring people for protests
Final Words Monarchy Debate in Nepal
The monarchy debate in Nepal reflects more than nostalgia or political rivalry—it is about public trust, broken promises, and the future direction of governance. As the RPP gears up for more campaigns, and Maoists respond with counter-narratives, Nepal’s political discourse is set for a dramatic season.
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