In Nepal, Movement to Restore Monarchy Gains Traction amid Disenchantment with Politicians
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Mass protests in 2006 forced Nepal's King Gyanendra to give up absolute power and clear the way for a republic.
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Now a new protest movement aims to reinstate the monarchy, accusing politicians of corruption and failed governance.
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Supporters believe the king brought stability, protected values and identity, while critics say he was unpopular and the movement is still small.
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Political parties reject restoring the monarchy, which would require changing the constitution, but a royalist party has growing influence.
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Gyanendra became king after his brother was killed in a 2001 massacre, and has avoided politics since being forced to abdicate in 2008.