Durga Prasai appointed commander of royalist movement
The announcement was made by the committee's coordinator, Nawaraj Subedi, at a press conference held in Kathmandu on Thursday.

KATHMANDU: Durga Prasai has been appointed the commander of the newly formed Joint People’s Movement Committee, which aims to restore the monarchy in Nepal.
The announcement was made by the committee’s coordinator, Nawaraj Subedi, at a press conference held in Kathmandu on Thursday.
Prasai, a medical professional, has been entrusted with leading the committee’s efforts in its push to reinstate the monarchy in Nepal, a move that has gained attention amid ongoing political discussions.
Tomorrow, both republican supporters and royalists are expected to hold demonstrations in Kathmandu.
The Kathmandu administration has designated Bhrikuti Mandap for republican supporters and Tinkune for royalist demonstrators to voice their views on the nation’s political future.
The developments come at a time of heightened debate over Nepal’s political identity, with tensions running high as groups from both sides prepare for their respective protests.