Pro-monarchists to launch agitation

In the wake of the declaration by the interim parliament to pass a constitution amendment bill that states Nepal is a federal democratic republic – subject to endorsement by elected Constituent Assembly (CA), - a pro-monarchy party has decided to launch agitation.

The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP-Nepal) has decided to launch agitation against what it calls as 'totalitarian and dictatorial regime of the seven parties.'

The RPP-Nepal led by Rabindra Nath Sharma is known as a pro-monarchy party.

It has decided to kick off its agitation by holding peaceful demonstration in the capital on January 7.

The party has said it opposes the 'hijacking' of people's authority by the seven parties by declaring republic through nominated parliament.

The party has claimed that movement for republic has caused agitation in Terai leading to a situation where the region is on the verge of disintegration.

Sharma has said that people are in favour of monarchy in Terai. He said that the Constituent Assembly (CA) election will not be held even in mid-April.

Sharma said that only revolution or referendum can decide on monarchy. nepalnews.com sd Jan 02 08