Former crown prince Paras Shah says there was international power behind abolition of monarchy Wednesday, 25 August 2010 09:48 Former Crown Prince Paras Shah (File photo) Former Crown Prince Paras Shah has said, monarchy was abolished from Nepal due to the meddling of foreign power centres 'who played in Nepal's internal affairs to realise their interests.' In an interview with Machhapurchchhre FM in Pokhara, Shah said, monarchy would be reinstated in Nepal soon if foreign powers did not intervene. He did not elaborate what he meant by 'foreign powers.' Former Crown Prince Shah's allegations on foreign power centres come at a time when Unified CPN (Maoist) leaders have also been pointing their fingers at foreign power centres for almost all troubles of the country. Shah, who has become active in the social arena lately, made similar remarks in the interview pointing fingers towards the foreign hands for many political changes in Nepal.   Shah said, "foreign forces started meddling in Nepal's internal affairs after 1990. The Nepal I know has 4000 VDCs, but over 150,000 NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations). All of them are run by the foreigners and work on the interest of the foreigners. You can also understand, which NGO is working for the people?" The former Crown Prince, who once held a notorious image as a troublemaker in public, said he feels Nepalis are being inclined towards monarchy lately and the institution was ready to shoulder the responsibility given by the people. "Nepalis have started growing faith towards monarchy. It is not because of us, it is because of the situation," said Shah. However, he conceded that the monarchy needs to update itself according to the changes in the society if it is to be reinstated. "It's the same programme. It has to be updated. We need its 2010 version," said he. "Personally, I don't have the desire to be the king. But, if it is the people's want and the necessity of the nation," Shah further added. Answering a question on various accusations on him in the past, Shah said, "others cannot make accusations without my weakness. I have accepted that and apologized before the people." nepalnews.com Last edited: 25-Aug-10 09:31 AM