Archive · 31 May 2025
Nepal Bans Protests Near Palace Amid Pro-Monarchy Demonstrations
Nepal's government has stopped people from protesting near the old palace in Kathmandu.
This is because some groups want the king back and want Nepal to be a Hindu country again.
These groups, including a political party, have been protesting and causing traffic problems.
The government doesn't want these protests near the palace.
Nepal used to be ruled by a king, but it became a republic (like a democracy) in 2008.
Now, some people want to change that.
Nepal banned protests around the Narayanhiti Palace area in Kathmandu.
The ban is in effect from May 31st until July 8th, 2025.
Pro-monarchist groups are demanding the reinstatement of the monarchy and a Hindu state.
Protests have been organized by groups including the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP).
The monarchy was abolished in 2008, transforming Nepal into a republic.
- Who
- Authorities of Nepal and pro-monarchist groups.
- What
- A ban on protests and public gatherings.
- When
- The ban starts on May 31, 2025, and lasts until July 8, 2025.
- Where
- Narayanhiti Palace area, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Why
- To prevent protests demanding the reinstatement of the monarchy and a Hindu state.
Government
Pro-Monarchy Groups
Political System
Government
The current government supports a secular, federal, democratic republic.
Pro-Monarchy Groups
Pro-monarchist groups seek the reinstatement of the monarchy and a Hindu state in Nepal.
- Location
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Date of Ban
- May 30, 2025
- Ban Period
- May 31, 2025 - July 8, 2025
- Reason for Ban
- Pro-monarchy demonstrations
- Key Protesting Group
- Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP)
- Protesters' Goal
- Reinstatement of Monarchy & Hindu State