Opinion | Authoritarianism with a new face
Summary
Nepal's royalists are repackaging the monarchy with a new face, Hridayendra Bir Bikram Shah, to appeal to the youth and promote a return to a Hindu state amidst frustrations with current leaders.
Key Points
- Nepal's royalists are promoting Hridayendra Bir Bikram Shah as a youthful, relatable face for monarchy restoration.
- The pro-monarchy agenda is linked with restoring Nepal as a Hindu nation, challenging secularism.
- Frustration with current political leadership and corruption fuels support for monarchy restoration.
- Restoring the monarchy threatens Nepal's democracy and pluralism despite its softened public image.
