Supporters of Nepal's former royal family rallied in Kathmandu on Sunday, demanding the restoration of the monarchy ahead of the March parliamentary elections. This marks the first major pro-monarchy mobilization since September's youth-led protests led to an interim government. Protesters cited the need for monarchy to stabilize governance, referencing the country's abolition of the monarchy in 2008. While past rallies have turned violent, this gathering remained peaceful amid a heavy police presence.