IS THE RETURN OF MONARCHY POSSIBLE IN NEPAL? Courtesy: Amrit Vichar Until 16 years ago, Nepal was the only Hindu nation in the world. But after a Maoist movement and an alleged leftist revolution, the 238-year-old monarchy in this neighboring country of India was abolished, and Gyanendra Shah had to vacate the throne. But once again, the wind of change is blowing in Nepal. Recently, there has been a ruckus on the streets of Kathmandu over the demand for the restoration of monarchy and a Hindu nation. This movement became so violent in some parts of Kathmandu that 53 policemen, 22 Armed Police Force personnel, and 35 protesters were injured. Fourteen buildings were set on fire. Nine buildings were vandalized . Dozens of private and government vehicles were set on fire and smashed. Curfew had to be imposed in many areas. This movement is an attempt to restore the old monarchy, which shows that the attraction...