JHAPA: Former King Gyanendra Shah is slated to unveil a full-size statue of Prithvi Narayan Shah at the Eastern Empire College of Hotel Management’s courtyard in Birtamod today.
Though the event is ostensibly organized by the college, there’s an understanding that the driving force behind it is the right-wing Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), advocating for a Hindu kingdom and constitutional monarchy.
RPP Chairman Rajendra Lingden, present in Jhapa for several days, has been actively involved in welcoming the former king during his visit.
Former King Shah arrived in Jhapa yesterday (Friday) as part of his scheduled visit to unveil the statue on Saturday.
He is staying in Mechi Crown, a prominent five-star hotel in Itabhatta, Mechinagar, owned by Balaram Sapkota, known as ‘Bale’, who has close ties to CPN-UML Chairman KP Oli.
Balaram and his wife have faced a money laundering case initiated by the Money Laundering Department in 2077 BS regarding undisclosed wealth acquisition.
Allegations include the possession of approximately one billion worth of assets, including 13 bighas of land in Kavre and Jhapa.
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