Archive · 29 May 2025
Kathmandu Braces for Competing Rallies on Republic Day
Imagine it's like a big birthday for Nepal, called Republic Day.
Two groups are having parties in the capital city, Kathmandu.
One group is the current leaders, and they're having a parade.
The other group wants the old kings back and is having a protest.
Both groups are planning to be peaceful, but the government has sent in lots of police and security to make sure everyone stays safe.
The groups have agreed to have their events at different times, to avoid problems.
The government is worried about potential problems between the groups, so it's important everyone stays calm.
CPN-UML is holding a cultural parade to celebrate Republic Day.
Royalist groups are protesting, calling for the restoration of the monarchy.
Authorities are deploying 4,500 security personnel to manage potential unrest.
The events are planned at different times to avoid conflict.
The rallies are expected to cause traffic disruptions in Kathmandu.
- Who
- CPN-UML party and Royalist groups.
- What
- Competing rallies and protests.
- When
- Republic Day, Thursday.
- Where
- Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Why
- CPN-UML to celebrate Republic Day; Royalists to protest for monarchy restoration.
Ruling Party Perspective
Royalist Perspective
Government vs. Monarchy
Ruling Party Perspective
The ruling party is celebrating Republic Day with a parade.
Royalist Perspective
They are protesting for the restoration of the monarchy.
- Location
- Kathmandu
- Event
- Republic Day
- Key Participants
- CPN-UML and Royalist groups
- Security Personnel
- 4,500
- Royalist Demand
- Monarchy restoration