Rajendra Prasad Lingden Calls for Return of Monarchy and Hindu State in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal – Rajendra Prasad Lingden, the chairman of the right-wing pro-monarch Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), has stated that Nepal should return to a monarchy and be declared a Hindu state to achieve stability. Lingden, who is also the parliamentary leader of the fifth largest party in Nepal’s parliament, believes the current political system has failed and needs reform.
Lingden argues that the federal structure is costly and ineffective, and that dismissing it in favor of a monarchy and Hindu state would bring peace and stability. He claims that the RPP is working to raise public awareness and support for these changes through both parliamentary and public efforts.
He also mentioned that the RPP aims to convince other political parties to agree on constitutional changes, highlighting the failures of the current system. Lingden pointed to recent large pro-monarch protests as evidence of growing public dissatisfaction with the current governance.
Lingden emphasized that the proposed Hindu state would be inclusive and tolerant of all religions, aiming to preserve Nepal’s heritage and identity while preventing religious conflicts.
Nepal abolished its monarchy in 2006 after a violent movement known as “People’s Movement II,” which led to the establishment of a democratic republic. Despite this, Lingden and the RPP continue to advocate for a limited monarchy with a directly elected Prime Minister holding executive powers.
The RPP has been a consistent supporter of the monarchy and Hindu state since its formation in the 1990s. The party has seen fluctuating success in elections, currently holding 14 seats in the parliament.
