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After the massive Kathmandu road show by the pro-monarchy forces on Sunday, the political leaders have criticised the activities of the former king but in a low tone. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was the first republican leader to question the activities of the former king. Minister Lekhak who was touring Sudurpashchim and Karnali during the rally of Sunday said that the political parties had provided all facilities to the former head of the state and he was allowed to enjoy all rights. As such, his recent activities were against the spirit of the political change of 2006.

Likewise, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli also criticised the rally stating simply that the country could not backtrack from republicanism and democracy while NC president Sher Bahadur Deuba said that there was no need to worry about the activities of the former king.

Likewise, while addressing the House of Representatives on Tuesday, former Prime Minister and leader of the opposition, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda,’ raised concerns over the growing activities of the former king. His party even postponed the ‘Jagaran’ campaign citing the increasing activities of the pro-monarchical forces.

He warned that the achievements of Nepal’s democratic struggle were under threat and accused the ruling parties of providing the platform for the former king by resorting to anti-people and pro-corrupt activities.

“The achievements of the people gained through martyrdom are now being threatened with the sword of regression and counter-revolution,” he said, urging all political forces to come together against any attempt to undermine democracy.

Prachanda pointed out growing public dissatisfaction with governance, citing protests across various sectors, including metered taxi drivers, cooperative victims, and community school teachers. “The people are raising their voices. From dairy farmers to construction entrepreneurs, from Dalits to women, all are in the streets today,” he said.

 “The history of Nepal’s republic was written with exceptional generosity, without violence against the former monarchy. But if generosity is mistaken for weakness, history can take a cruel turn,” he said. He urged monarchists to participate in democracy rather than seek unconstitutional means to restore the old system.

Criticising the government’s approach to governance, Prachanda alleged that key policy decisions were being influenced by vested interests rather than democratic principles.

Although the top leaders criticised the king, other leaders blamed the leadership of the parties for inviting the present situation. Even Gagan Thapa said so stating that the parties failed to work as per the aspirations of the people, which resulted in frustration and the frustrated people have supported the former king.