What’s Cooking? Former King Shah’s Secret Meeting with RPP Leaders in Bhairahawa!

Former King Gyanendra Shah, who has been residing in Bhairahawa for the past two weeks, stirred speculation as he held a clandestine meeting with five senior leaders of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) on Wednesday morning.

RPP President Rajendra Lingden, accompanied by Buddhiman Tamang, Rabindra Mishra, Dhawal Shamsher Rana, and Deepak Bahadur Singh, answered a call from the former king, converging for an undisclosed discussion. The purpose of this high-profile meeting remains shrouded in mystery, raising questions about the potential implications for Nepal’s political landscape. The cryptic nature of the encounter has fueled curiosity, with political observers eagerly awaiting further developments.

In a Facebook post, RPP Senior Vice President Rabindra Mishra shared a photo of the meeting with Shah and quoted him as saying, “We’ve all seen and understood a lot. I represent a historical organization. My job is to bind everyone in a formula of unity. All Nepalis are equal to me.” The enigmatic statement adds another layer of intrigue to the unfolding situation.

Within the RPP, Chairman Lingden is reportedly inclined towards aligning with the main opposition UML, while some leaders, including Mishra, advocate for participating in the struggle against the current system rather than joining the government.

Former King Gyanendra Shah has been active in informal meetings, attending only one formal event in the past week – the unveiling of a statue of Prithvi Narayan Shah at Shivraj Municipality-3 Kharendrapur Chowk, Kapilvastu. Shah, accompanied by his wife Komal and grandson Hridayendra, has been residing at the five-star hotel Siddhartha Bhilasa in Bhairahawa.

During his stay, Shah has explored the local area, visiting Butwal, going for morning walks, and even indulging in shopping at the Bhatbhateni supermarket in Bhairahawa. The former king is set to continue his exploration, planning visits to notable places such as Jit Gadhi, Nilakantha Dham in Butwal, Pakari Tree in Devdaha, and Narayanpur, highlighting a mix of political engagements and personal activities during his stay.