KATHMANDU: Former King Gyanendra Shah, who had been staying in Pokhara since February 9, returned to Kathmandu on Sunday afternoon.
He arrived at 3:50 pm via a chartered Summit Air plane, accompanied by his family.
During his stay in Pokhara, the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Kaski organized a farewell program to bid the former king goodbye.
According to RPP leader Arun Giri, the farewell included the presentation of a garland of dubo (grass) and a box of curd as a traditional gesture.
Upon his return to Kathmandu, hundreds of royalists gathered at the airport to give him a special welcome. The royalist supporters are celebrating his arrival with the traditional sounds of panjebaja, a Nepali cultural music ensemble.
The former king’s return has sparked a wave of enthusiasm among his supporters, marking a significant moment for royalist groups in the country.
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