
Hindu king's portrait behind Nepal Army chief. Is there a message?
Published on: Sept. 10, 2025, 2:02 p.m. | Source: India Today
When Nepal Army chief, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, addressed a restless nation on Tuesday, it wasn't just his call for peace that was important. A portrait of King Prithvi Narayan Shah hung prominently behind him. Is there a message behind the image of the Hindu king, founder of Nepal's Shah dynasty?