Durga Prasai, a character unnecessarily elevated to the state’s priority
Summary
Durga Prasai leads a controversial campaign for monarchy restoration in Nepal, frequently arrested yet politically engaged by government and military figures. Despite his divisive rhetoric and illegal acts, he remains a key figure influencing national discourse around the upcoming elections.
Key Points
- Durga Prasai is a controversial political figure campaigning for the restoration of Nepal's monarchy and the abolition of federalism.
- He has been repeatedly arrested and released but continues to influence national politics through negotiations with the government and the army.
- Prime Minister Sushila Karki and Chief of Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel engaged Prasai as a strategic stakeholder despite his unlawful and divisive demands.
- Prasai shifted from close ties with Maoists and UML to a monarchist stance, leading campaigns against current election processes and promoting a Hindu state.
