Poster Politics: Yogi Adityanath’s Image Sparks Controversy at Nepal’s Royal Rally

 

This political drama sounds straight out of a Netflix thriller — only this time, the plot thickens with a poster! Imagine this: Nepal’s former king, Gyanendra Shah, makes a grand comeback rally in Kathmandu, and amid the crowd, there's an unexpected guest — a larger-than-life image of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Cue the gasps!

Supporters of Nepal's struggling PM, K P Sharma Oli, were quick to cry foul, accusing the rally of being influenced by "foreign hands." Pro-monarchy voices fired back, claiming the poster was nothing but a sneaky plant by the Oli camp. The rally organizers, meanwhile, swore they never sanctioned Yogi’s face to grace their banners — their instructions were simple: bring Nepal’s national flag and Gyanendra’s portrait, that’s it.

Adding fuel to the fire, former minister Dipak Gyawali hit back with a spicy rebuttal — “We’re not so desperate as to need a foreign face,” he shot back, taking a jab at Communist groups for flaunting Marx, Lenin, and Mao portraits at their meetings.

Looks like Nepal’s political landscape isn’t just turbulent — it’s turning into a full-on soap opera with twists, turns, and yes… a surprise cameo!