Concerns Arise Over Alleged Monarchy Conspiracy in Nepal

Kathmandu, Sep 12 (PTI) A civil society alliance has raised concerns about an alleged "conspiracy" to reinstate the monarchy in Nepal, purportedly occurring "under military mediation," whilst political discussions for forming a transitional government continue following the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli.

The Brihat Nagarik Andolan (BNA), a group representing a wide spectrum of citizens, expressed alarm in a statement on Thursday about the increasing influence of the Nepal Army in national matters, particularly after it assumed charge of nationwide security operations starting Tuesday.

The group accused the authorities of erecting "a grave reactionary conspiracy" over the sacrifices of the Gen-Z movement martyrs. This conspiracy allegedly aims to bring back the monarchy and dismantle secularism, federalism, and the proportional inclusive system, as reported by the MyRepublica news portal.

The BNA deemed such attempts as "completely unacceptable," emphasizing that the anti-government movement was never meant to overturn republicanism and secularism or to escalate what it termed as the "unconstitutional activism of the military."

Nepal, which abolished the monarchy in 2008, has seen a resurgence of pro-monarchy demonstrations this year amidst economic challenges and political instability.

The BNA's statement stressed the importance of advancing the Gen Z revolution’s goals under the guidance of the President, portraying the President as the revolution's constitutional protector.

The group insisted that any new civic government must be deeply anchored in the Constitution, determined to oppose corruption and disorder, and ensure that "counter-revolutionaries" have no foothold within it.

Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday shortly after protestors stormed his office, demanding his resignation over the deaths of at least 19 people during Monday's police action amidst protests concerning corruption and a social media ban. The social media ban was lifted Monday night.

President Paudel accepted Oli's resignation but stated that the cabinet under Oli would continue to manage the government until a new Council of Ministers is established.

The Ministry of Health reported that the death toll from protests on Monday and Tuesday has risen to 34.

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