Kathmandu, Jeth 13 (Yes Nepal News) —As Nepal’s political climate heats up, influential Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) leader Karn Bahadur Shahi has issued a bold declaration: the royalist movement will enter a decisive phase starting Jeth 15 (May 28). In an exclusive interview with S Nepal News, Shahi asserted, “This movement is returning to the streets — peacefully, but powerfully.”
Call for the Home Minister’s Resignation over Visit Visa Scandal
Shahi has demanded the immediate resignation of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, citing the recent “visit visa” scandal as a symbol of systemic political and administrative failure. He warned that the RPP will raise this issue in Parliament and on the streets, turning it into a national agenda.
Warning to Prime Minister KP Oli: “Nepal is Not a Private Property”
Taking direct aim at Prime Minister and UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, Shahi denounced the notion that “Nepal must be under UML control.” He labeled such views as dangerous for democracy and accused Oli of exhibiting autocratic tendencies under the guise of democratic governance.
“This is not Mahendra’s monarchy, nor Oli’s republic — this country belongs to the people,” he declared emphatically.
Mass Royalist Mobilization Announced for Jeth 15
Shahi has pledged a massive, peaceful but determined nationwide protest on Jeth 15, intended to escalate the campaign for the restoration of the constitutional monarchy and reinstatement of Nepal as a Hindu nation.
“This is no longer about slogans. We’re moving to a decisive front, led by people’s sentiments, built on truth, and aimed at reclaiming national identity.”
Key Demands of the Royalist Movement:
- Reinstatement of the Constitutional Monarchy
- Re-declaration of Nepal as a Hindu Nation
- Strict Anti-Corruption Policies
- Reevaluation of the Open Border Policy
- Resistance to Foreign Influence and Political Opportunism
Visit Visa Controversy: “A Symptom of Deeper Conspiracy”
Calling the visit visa racket a collusion between political power and bureaucratic corruption, Shahi alleged that foreign nationals are being brought in, naturalized, and politically mobilized — a process he described as a deliberate and dangerous conspiracy against Nepal’s sovereignty.
RPP’s Strategic Plan Moving Forward:
- Launching nationwide awareness campaigns
- Mobilizing media and social media outreach
- Forming monarchy-support committees at the local level
- Organizing peaceful mass protests in major cities
- Encircling the Ministry of Home Affairs in symbolic protest
“We Will Surround the Home Ministry”
Shahi emphasized that protestors will physically surround the Ministry of Home Affairs, demanding accountability for what he called the Home Minister’s moral collapse.
“People have lost trust in the Home Minister. His stay in office is now untenable,” Shahi said.
Direct Confrontation with PM Oli
Shahi’s tone turned fiery as he directly accused PM Oli of attempting to turn Nepal into a one-man autocracy.
“He dreams of dictatorship wrapped in democratic jargon. But the RPP and the people will never let that happen.”
Final Message: “Nepal’s Future Door Is the Monarchy”
Concluding the interview, Shahi passionately proclaimed:
“The republic has turned this country into a private estate for political elites. The monarchy is our symbol, our heritage, our unity. We will restore it — with public support, moral strength, and the will of the nation.”
Jeth 15: A Day That May Redefine Nepal’s Political Map
Whether this royalist push becomes a turning point in Nepal’s history or fades into another wave of dissent remains to be seen. But one thing is clear — Shahi’s firestorm of statements has sent tremors through Nepal’s political establishment, forcing both government and opposition to take notice.
