Pro-monarchy protests are gaining traction in Nepal, but can they really undo the secular republic?

In this episode, I sit down with Sajun Lawoti, spokesperson for the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), to discuss the movement’s goals, its chances of success, and why he believes Hindu Republicanism would be a mistake.

I push him on the skepticism many Nepalis have toward his party, the RPP’s struggle to convert frustration into votes, and whether the political center-right has a future in Nepal.

Tune in for a candid conversation about the country's shifting political landscape. Guest book recommendations:

📖 Seto Bagh by Diamond Shumsher Rana
📖 Imagined Communities by Benedict Anderson
📖 Mero Desh Mero Parivesh by Padma Sundar Lawoti