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Hundreds greet Nepal’s ex-king on his birthday

Updated on: 08 July,2025 12:54 PM IST  |  Kathmandu
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Gyanendra Shah, who makes very few public appearances, allowed his supporters inside his house for three hours. Supporters lined up with flower garlands, bouquets, cards, gifts and various food items which are traditionally offered during special occasions in Nepalese culture

Hundreds greet Nepal’s ex-king on his birthday

Supporters with King Gyanendra Shah (right) on Monday. PIC/AP

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Hundreds of supporters of Nepal’s former king lined up outside his residence to greet him on his 74th birthday on Monday as support for the ousted monarch grows in the nation.

Gyanendra Shah, who makes very few public appearances, allowed his supporters inside his house for three hours. Supporters lined up with flower garlands, bouquets, cards, gifts and various food items which are traditionally offered during special occasions in Nepalese culture.


“Bring king back to the throne and save the country. We love our king more than our lives,” chanted the loyalists, many wearing traditional attire.



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