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Kings endorses end of Monarchy in Nepal
2008-06-11 21:23:15 - Gyanrndra
last king of Shah dynasty in power 240 years . King adieu to the royal
palace with an emotion-charged speech in which he said he respected the
constitution assembly's decision to abolish monarchy and denied that he
was leaving the country.Gyanendra,60 and his wife Komal Shah left for
the Nagarjuna forest retreat near here in an armoured black Mercedes
car at about 8:45 pm (2030 IST), followed by a police and army escort.
Nepal's deposed King Gyanendra today said he "respected" the decision of the newly formed Constituent Assembly to abolish the 240-year-old monarchy and declaration of the country as a republic.
Making a farewell speech before exiting from the Narayanhiti palace, the 60-year-old former king said he respected the will of the people and wanted to contribute in "whatever capacity" he can to promote peace in the country.
"I have assisted in and respected the verdict of the people," he said, but added that he "will not leave this country" and go into exile.
Gyanendra said he had already handed over his crown and sceptre to the government.
"The crown and sceptre used by the Shah dynasty, I have given to the Nepal government," he said in an emotional speech to the nation.
The former king, who will move to Nagarjuna palace, located seven kms west of the capital, said he recognised the Constituent Assembly polls held on April 10 and decisions taken by it on May 28 including declaration of Nepal as a republic.
Gyanendra said he will cooperate with the government in "every way" for the successful implementation of the CA's decisions.
He also clarified that he and his family members were not in anyway involved in the royal massacre in 2001
Nepal's deposed King Gyanendra today said he "respected" the decision of the newly formed Constituent Assembly to abolish the 240-year-old monarchy and declaration of the country as a republic.
Making a farewell speech before exiting from the Narayanhiti palace, the 60-year-old former king said he respected the will of the people and wanted to contribute in "whatever capacity" he can to promote peace in the country.
"I have assisted in and respected the verdict of the people," he said, but added that he "will not leave this country" and go into exile.
Gyanendra said he had already handed over his crown and sceptre to the government.
"The crown and sceptre used by the Shah dynasty, I have given to the Nepal government," he said in an emotional speech to the nation.
The former king, who will move to Nagarjuna palace, located seven kms west of the capital, said he recognised the Constituent Assembly polls held on April 10 and decisions taken by it on May 28 including declaration of Nepal as a republic.
Gyanendra said he will cooperate with the government in "every way" for the successful implementation of the CA's decisions.
He also clarified that he and his family members were not in anyway involved in the royal massacre in 2001
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