Expressing deep concern over sorry state of affairs, former king Gyanendra Shah has hinted that he may be active in politics to “gain the glory of the past” which his ancestors have left.

Issuing a statement on Tuesday on the eve of the Nepali New Year, the former king said: “The nation should get rid of the power-hungry leadership that is only focused on personal gains. With such leadership, the state has but weakened.” 

The very concept of the state has weakened, he added in the statement that mostly focused on criticising the leadership in Nepal.

“Nepalis are losing their patience due to the mismatch between power-hungry leadership and people’s aspirations,” he said. “So there is a need of a new patriotic leadership which believes Nepal’s existence and sovereignty are prime.”

He also urged the political leadership to bear in mind the geopolitical sensitivity of South Asia. 

“Our national values like religion, culture, language, history and civilisation are under attack,” he warned.