Kathmandu: Supporters of former King of Nepal Gyanendra Shah Nepal has so far raised Rs 4.8 lakh (INR 3 lakh) through one. Crowdfonding campaign Recently launched by the sacked government -appointed tourism promoter, which was publicly removed to support former Muniri and criticize the government as corrupt. Money is being collected to help the Kathmandu Metropolitan City imposed by Kathmandu Metropolitan City to help pay a Nepal of Rs 8 lakh (Rs 5 lakh) in Central Kathmandu for damage to public property.
This also came when the government approved Rs 10 lakh (Rs 6.3 lakh) to Nepal, which was for each for the families of two people killed in the violence. Meanwhile, Shah on Thursday denied any role in unrest, stating that the incident was triggered “due to laps and failures within the government”, PM KP Sharma Oli rejected the charge that East-Raja had instigated violence.
A statement issued by Shah’s Secretariat said, “The deficiencies and weaknesses of the government are responsible for this tragic incident.” Shah’s Communications Secretary said that neither the palace nor the former emperor’s supporters would take responsibility for violence, barbarity or looting.
“The Oli government is trying to hide its failures by blaming him for deaths and arson.” Rameshraj BastolaThose who were rejected from their role as a tourism promoter at Lisbon, Portugal on 10 March, after publicly supported Shah, Nepal contributed Rs 50,000 (Rs 31,000) and urged others to join the attempt. Bastola said that he did not wish to serve under “corrupt government”.
He wrote, “If you have any objection to my support for the king and religion, you can keep a post for yourself.”
RPP member Swati Thapa said, “Yes, there is a spontaneous wave of support. People are contributing in small and large amounts to make a statement – that it is not just about a fine or money. It is about solidarity.” On Thursday, the Nepal police said they used shelling and 746 tear gas shells with 20 people in the violence, with 20 people maintained bullet wounds. The Nepal’s Home Ministry said that it had directed the Finance Ministry to compensate Sabin Maharjan’s families, which was shot during the protest, and photo journalist Suresh Raja, who died while covering the event.
