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Former King Gyanendra Shah Welcomed By Local Unveiling, Returns To Political Scene
Former King Gyanendra Shaha receives a warm welcome from local people during the unveiling ceremony of a statue dedicated to his late father, King Birendra Shaha. Over a thousand people gather to greet the former king. Now politically active, Gyanendra's return to public life comes after a tumultuous period. In 2006, mass protests involving hundreds of thousands of people force him to relinquish his power to parliament. Two years later, the parliament votes to abolish the monarchy, and Gyanendra leaves the Royal Palace to live as a common citizen. (Photo by Yunish Gurung/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #12128658 |
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| Photographer | Yunish Gurung/NurPhoto |
| Category | Politics |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Yunish Gurung/NurPhoto |
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