Long live the king: Why this nation debates the return of monarchy

16 years after the monarchy was abolished, a violent push to restore it reveals a deep hunger for competent leadership

Violent protests took place in Nepal last week as pro-monarchy groups demanded the return of former King Gyanendra Shah to power, 16 years after the monarchy was abolished in the mountainous nation.

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, saw twin protests on March 28. The rally led by the United People’s Movement Committee...