Thousands of supporters welcomed the Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah at Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Kathmandu: Former King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah visited the Taleju Bhawani Temple on Sunday. Thousands of supporters welcomed the former king at Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

At the special invitation of the people from Bhaktapur, King Gyanendra visited Bhaktapur. The former King’s Bhaktapur visit is significant as the city is under the total control of the Nepal Majdoor Kishan Party led by senior politician Narayanman Bijukche.

A large crowd of supporters had gathered at the Durbar Square to welcome him. While welcoming the former king, they also chanted slogans in his favor.