Thousands welcome Nepali king's first walkabout
Nepal's King Gyanendra called on all Nepalese to join nation-building efforts as thousands turned out to welcome his first public walkabout in the Kathmandu valley since his power grab almost eight months ago, witnesses said.
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of the ancient capital Lalitur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, on Thursday to greet the royal couple.
"Some foreigners are spending a large sum of money to create a chaotic situation in the country," Gyanendra told the Kathmandu Valley Development Council after strolling with Queen Komal through the streets.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. "You should be aware of this fact and cooperate in restoring peace in the country and in nation building," the king said. He did not identify the "foreigners" he accused of trying to undermine the world's only Hindu kingdom.
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