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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The party continues in south London
We asked you to send in your pictures from Crystal Palace's FA Cup victory parade and party at Selhurst Park. Here are some of your images: Jake: Just amazing. The cup run was superb and the joy it has given our supporters is amazing. Oli is a legend. [BBC] Ian: At Selhurst Park with my 90-year-old mother, who went to her first game in 1952 and took me to my first game in 1969. She has her 1976 Fedora on and was at all three finals in 1990, 2016 and 2025. Neither of us can still quite believe Palace have won a trophy in our lifetime! Europe here we come. [BBC] Chris: Just fabulous. [BBC]
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Nepal observes 18th Republic Day as monarchists hold rally
Nepal observed its 18th Republic Day on Thursday as opposing political groups organised demonstrations for and against the federal democratic republic system established in 2008. The government mobilised around 6,000 security personnel to prevent possible clashes between the ruling CPN-UML and pro-monarchist groups led by Rastriya Prajatantra Party in the heart of the city. PM Oli, at the Republic Day celebrations in Bhrikuti Mandap, said the republic was an expression of the will of the people, and a 'Royal call' will have no effect against it. President Ram Chandra Poudel, taking cognisance of the organised anger of the people, called for a change of conduct. On the other hand, pro-monarchists led by the RPP organised a protest carrying the banners of former King Gyanendra's picture. RPP chair Rajendra Lingden and senior party leaders, including Pashupati Shumsher Rana, Kamal Thapa and Prakash Chandra Lohani, participated in the protests. May 29 marks the historic announcement of the federal democratic republic in Nepal, made by the first meeting of the Parliament on Jestha 15, 2065 BS (May 28, 2008), which ended the 240-year-old monarchy. Since then, Jestha 15 has been observed annually as Republic Day across the country. A high-security alert was sounded on Thursday to prevent any untoward incidents. Special security has been provided to key areas such as the Tribhuvan International Airport, Parliament, the Signdurbar Secretariat and the Prime Minister's residence at Baluwatar on the occasion.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Nepal: Two months after deadly violence, pro-monarchy group to hold 'peaceful' protests tomorrow
Nepal's pro-monarchist group have decided to resume its demonstrations on Thursday (May 29) just two months after the protests, demanding the restoration of monarchy and a Hindu state, turned violent in the Himalayan nation. Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chairman Rajendra Lingden has asserted that the street protests and demonstrations will focus on civil disobedience and Satyagraha (non-violent resistance) and will remain "peaceful." Addressing journalists on Tuesday, Lingden said the event will be held at Ratnapark in Kathmandu even if the administration does not permit them. "Our protest will not be violent. It will be completely under our control, and won't be held outside the Ring Road. Even if the administration denies permission, we will hold it at Ratnapark," Lingden said. Lingden alleged that Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is trying to create disruptions during his party's protest programme. Oli, who also chairs the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist), during a party function, warned that from 11 am to 2 pm on May 29, Kathmandu should be under the control of his ruling party, the leading Nepalese newspaper, The Kathmandu Post, reported. "The prime minister is trying to provoke unrest on Thursday. Prime Minister Oli made such an inappropriate statement that he either has to correct it or he should resign. We announced a programme at Ratnapark, and the prime minister's party is summoning its cadres nearby to create a clash. Journalists need to report on this matter impartially," Lingden added. Reports suggest that an alliance of pro-royalist and pro-Hindu groups, demanding the restoration of the Hindu state and monarchy, will join hands in the unified protest. Prime Minister Oli reportedly instructed UML cadres to organise and take charge of the Kathmandu streets in light of the upcoming protest. Meanwhile, Kamal Thapa, chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal (RPP-N), announced that monarchists, who had been fragmented and inactive, have come together to push their common agenda. "We have moved from a state of complete stagnation to a united front among monarchists. There is now a realisation that this is the most suitable time to push for the abolition of republicanism, federalism, and secularism," said Thapa Thapa accused the major political parties in Nepal of trying to undermine the ideological existence of monarchists. He stated that if the monarchy abolished by the Constituent Assembly of 2008 is revived, then Hridayendra Shah, grandson of former king Gyanendra Shah, could be made the king if there is a national consensus. "If there is a national consensus, let's make Hridayendra Shah the king. If people think Gyanendra Shah is too old, then we must be ready to consider an alternative -- based on consensus. If there is consensus on Hridayendra, then Gyanendra must also accept it. Monarchy is not about an individual -- it is an ideology. We believe that the successor should be a descendant of Prithvi Narayan Shah. Who that should be is not the main issue," Thapa added. Earlier, tension ran high in the Tinkune area of Kathmandu on March 28 during the pro-monarchy protests when two people died, and hundreds were injured in the violent clashes between security personnel and pro-monarchy protesters. The violence also caused estimated damages worth Nepalese Rs 460 million.
The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Hridayendra Shah may be king if monarchy is reinstated in Nepal, RPP-Nepal chair Kamal Thapa suggests
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chairman Rajendra Lingden has said street protests and demonstrations that the pro-monarchy outfit is staging in the capital from May 29 will be peaceful. Their agitation for the goal of reinstating the monarchy will focus on civil disobedience and Satyagraha (non-violent resistance), he added. Their activities will be held in the Ratnapark area of Kathmandu, and not outside of the Ring Road. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday (May 27) to inform them about the planned protest and demonstration for the restoration of monarchy and the Hindu state, Lingden said the event will be held at Ratnapark even if the administration does not permit them. He also objected to the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist--CPN-UML) plan to hold a mass meeting nearby the same day, suggesting it was an attempt to create a clash. Justifying the need for 'public pressure', he stressed that change in the political system is not possible through elections alone. Lingden has accused Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli of attempting to incite disruption of his party's protest programme. 'The prime minister is trying to provoke unrest on Jestha 15 [Thursday]. Prime Minister Oli made such an inappropriate statement that he either has to correct it or he should resign,' Lingden said. Speaking at a CPN-UML function, Oli, who also chairs the party, warned that from 11 am to 2 pm on May 29, Kathmandu should be under the control of his ruling party. Lingden accused the government of trying to suppress the freedom guaranteed by the constitution. 'We announced a programme at Ratnapark, and the prime minister's party is summoning its cadres nearby to create a clash. Journalists need to report on this matter impartially,' Lingden pleaded. A loose alliance of pro-royalist and pro-Hindu groups, who are demanding the restoration of the Hindu state and monarchy, have come together for a joint protest. Riled by their plan, Oli has instructed UML cadres to gear up to take Kathmandu streets under their control. Kamal Thapa, chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal (RPP-N), announced that the time had come for abolishing republicanism, federalism and secularism in Nepal. He noted that monarchists, who had been fragmented and inactive, have joined forces to push their agenda. 'We have moved from a state of complete stagnation to a united front among monarchists,' Thapa said. Thapa accused the major political parties of actively trying to suppress the ideological existence of monarchists. He also claimed that the Nepali Congress-UML coalition is attempting to introduce laws that would label opposition to the republic as 'treason'. On reviving the monarchy abolished by the Constituent Assembly in 2008, he suggested that if there is national consensus, Hridayendra Shah (pic, left) could be made the king. Hridayendra is the grandson of former king Gyanendra Shah. Since the former king is old and unable to take the responsibility in case the monarchy is restored, his grandson could be the 'best alternative', Thapa suggested. Thapa also indicated his willingness to consider an alternative to Gyanendra if concerns are raised about his age. 'If people think Gyanendra Shah is too old, then we must be ready to consider an alternative—based on consensus,' Thapa added. 'If there is consensus on Hridayendra, then Gyanendra must also accept it. Monarchy is not about an individual—it is an ideology. Our belief is that the successor should be a descendent of Prithvi Narayan Shah. Who that should be is not the main issue.' Thapa alleged that the major political parties were actively working to undermine the ideological basis of monarchists. Keshar Bahadur Bista, coordinator of the Rastriya Shakti Nepal, urged the people to support their movement, which was called to generate public pressure to ensure political stability and good governance in the country. Navaraj Subedi, coordinator of the Movement Mobilisation Committee, said the protest would be peaceful and non-violent. He said around 2,000 volunteers would be mobilised to maintain order. - The Kathmandu Post/ANN
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Keep Kathmandu under your control: PM Oli asks party workers as pro-monarchists plan indefinite stir
As the top leaders of the pro-monarchy movement began a door-to-door drive seeking public support ahead of launching their 'indefinite campaign' on May 29, Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli Sunday asked his supporters to keep Kathmandu under their control on the day. Addressing a meeting organised by the state committee of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist), which Oli heads, he asked the party members to remain prepared to defeat the monarchists. 'That day Kathmandu must be fully under your control from 11 am to 2 pm. You should remain prepared from this moment to handle the pro-monarchy supporters, for which you don't have to wait for further instructions from the party,' Oli said, literally asking his cadres to physically confront the pro-monarchy activists, if need be. The pro-monarchy leaders are planning to launch an indefinite campaign on May 29, the day the monarchy was abolished in the country 17 years ago. Nepal's political parties through a Parliament declaration abolished the 240-year-old monarchy in 2008 and turned the erstwhile Hindu kingdom to a secular, federal, democratic republic. Oli's appeal is virtual reiteration of his call to party workers on March 26, – you must leap like tiger and attack the monarchist – which culminated on massive repression by the security forces on the pro-monarchy rally on March 28 in which at least two people lost their lives and over 20 people were injured. In another programme on Saturday, Oli had instructed his youth workers to crush leaders who are calling for the monarchy's return. Top leaders of the movement for restoration of monarchy, including its convener Nabaraj Subedi; Kamal Thapa and Rajendra Lingden —both former deputy PMs – and Keshar Bista, a former minister, along with their supporters have been meeting people directly, urging them to participate in their indefinite movement beginning May 29 so that the 'corrupt' regime is ousted and Nepal's 'Hindu Kingdom' identity is restored.
